Re: H.R. Puff-N-Stuff (name changed to Stream-Flex)
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Re: H.R. Puff-N-Stuff (name changed to Stream-Flex)
thats some truly awesome engineering! cant wait to see it finished :mrgreen:
+1KOTA said:
thats some truly awesome engineering! cant wait to see it finished :mrgreen:
Re: H.R. Puff-N-Stuff (name changed to Stream-Flex)
+2 :wink:.....Great Job!texasbigjon said:+1KOTA said:
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Ok, today's the day and I'm starting with this! :shock:
Ok, today's the day and I'm starting with this! :shock:
Re: H.R. Puff-N-Stuff (name changed to Stream-Flex)
you better stay off the computer and stay up until its finished(fingers are still crossed!)
you better stay off the computer and stay up until its finished(fingers are still crossed!)
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mmm..... gettin close...
mmm..... gettin close...
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well the bike was done on time but the photos took too long to load so here they are. if you look at the image properties of the last photo you can see how close it was. is it legal, you decide. I'll get better photos tomorrow! :lol:
painted the basic black yesterday, masking for the pin stripes.
it's a ratrod, gotta have red pins!
a little striping tape co mask off the pins.
add a little cream for contrast.
while I was at it I thought I would add a little red on the front pulley. I thought it looked good.
took a little time getting everything aligned just right but most of the mechanism is on.
gotta make sure stuff is on straight.
now for the best part, man I love the look of the rear end!
a little string to keep it from falling
it's almost spring time in the middle of Summer.
Ok, I got busy and forgot to take photos for a bit, here's stringing up the front pulley system, notice it's getting dark?
the back half is just about done.
finally it's looking like a bike.
a little epoxy and a little duct tape and the ornament is on and drying
well there it is all together, can't wait to ride it... tomorrow, I'm too tired tonight.
some more detail shots sorry about the blurry ones.
1941 Cadillac hood ornament, too much? I don't think so!
I had this cool Firestone Warrior badge without a home, so I thought I'd use it.
shiny moving parts!
well the bike was done on time but the photos took too long to load so here they are. if you look at the image properties of the last photo you can see how close it was. is it legal, you decide. I'll get better photos tomorrow! :lol:
painted the basic black yesterday, masking for the pin stripes.
it's a ratrod, gotta have red pins!
a little striping tape co mask off the pins.
add a little cream for contrast.
while I was at it I thought I would add a little red on the front pulley. I thought it looked good.
took a little time getting everything aligned just right but most of the mechanism is on.
gotta make sure stuff is on straight.
now for the best part, man I love the look of the rear end!
a little string to keep it from falling
it's almost spring time in the middle of Summer.
Ok, I got busy and forgot to take photos for a bit, here's stringing up the front pulley system, notice it's getting dark?
the back half is just about done.
finally it's looking like a bike.
a little epoxy and a little duct tape and the ornament is on and drying
well there it is all together, can't wait to ride it... tomorrow, I'm too tired tonight.
some more detail shots sorry about the blurry ones.
1941 Cadillac hood ornament, too much? I don't think so!
I had this cool Firestone Warrior badge without a home, so I thought I'd use it.
shiny moving parts!
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unless it is decided to allow them, under no circumstances are you to look at these photos when deciding which bikes to vote for. :wink: :mrgreen:
unless it is decided to allow them, under no circumstances are you to look at these photos when deciding which bikes to vote for. :wink: :mrgreen:
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Re: H.R. Puff-N-Stuff (name changed to Stream-Flex)
one more bit of info, yes that is an actual original 1941 Caddilac Fleetwood hood ornament. I figured since it was a 1941 Huffman made Firestone and Firestone's badge name was Fleetwood and my handle is 37fleetwood, it would only be fitting to have it on the bike.
one more bit of info, yes that is an actual original 1941 Caddilac Fleetwood hood ornament. I figured since it was a 1941 Huffman made Firestone and Firestone's badge name was Fleetwood and my handle is 37fleetwood, it would only be fitting to have it on the bike.
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i personaly dont see what is aganst the rules of this bike. yea u did an extended swing arm to the back but that is not altering the frame structure and that is what the rules state. this is a killer bike very outside the box and as far as i see it the only reason it would not be allowed is if u missed the dead line. amazing piece u built there good luck i support you
i personaly dont see what is aganst the rules of this bike. yea u did an extended swing arm to the back but that is not altering the frame structure and that is what the rules state. this is a killer bike very outside the box and as far as i see it the only reason it would not be allowed is if u missed the dead line. amazing piece u built there good luck i support you
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Yeah, mine doesn't break any rules. all parts can be unbolted from the frame and it is a stock Huffman frame, nothing on the frame is altered. there are a few that push the limits but mine isn't one of them. I posted the finished post in time and have photos to prove it was done. the only issue, which the rules don't really prohibit, is that I've posted better photos the day after the finished threads were closed. I'm thankful for the opportunity to join the build here and have the superior competition. I may not win (again) but it was a kick being a part of the build-off! :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
Yeah, mine doesn't break any rules. all parts can be unbolted from the frame and it is a stock Huffman frame, nothing on the frame is altered. there are a few that push the limits but mine isn't one of them. I posted the finished post in time and have photos to prove it was done. the only issue, which the rules don't really prohibit, is that I've posted better photos the day after the finished threads were closed. I'm thankful for the opportunity to join the build here and have the superior competition. I may not win (again) but it was a kick being a part of the build-off! :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
Thats what I call thinking outside the box , And I don't see any reason not to allow the photo's ,as the bike was done in time....and thats the bottom line.
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I didn't get a chance to type anything with the photos last night so I went back and edited to add a little story to them so it would make more sense.
Wow! Your suspension system is amazing! And the fabrication is awesome! I am thinking it's a winner! I do have to ask, are you a machinist by trade?
I do have to ask, are you a machinist by trade?
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I'm a photographer by trade and my friend Randy works for Northrop, not exactly sure how you would describe his talents, he's kinda like McGuyver on steroids. I suggested a basic outlay and he drew the plans, I suggested a few artistic refinements and he grumbled and redrew a few times, I provided the artistic vision, he provided the technical knowhow, I provided the bike parts, he provided the machine shop, I did the cutting and filing, he did the precision machining, then we both did the frantic assembly.
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went to the park today and got the photos I would have taken if I had had time. I'll post the requested videos as soon as I get them uploaded.
a bit better shot of the whole bike
a shot from the front
a close up of the front.
a few detail shots
a bit better shot of the whole bike
a shot from the front
a close up of the front.
a few detail shots
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the ride video, it rode well, the seat was a bit low and some fine tuning on the springs are still needed, but that's about all.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuUbobmS5Bs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuUbobmS5Bs
Well I had the GREAT pleasure of getting to ride this fine work of art this weekend out in Newport Beach - thanks 37fleetwood!!!
This thing rides amazingly smoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooth. I cannot say enough about how well the suspension works. It works so well that when I first got on it, I didn't notice it whatsoever - I had to find a couple good bumpy spots in the road to see if it was working at all. And even on these little bumps (going across a driveway, bumpylumpy manhole cover, cement/asphalt/cement bumps) it was like riding on a cloud. Well done 37fleetwood and thanks again for the little test ride
This thing rides amazingly smoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooth. I cannot say enough about how well the suspension works. It works so well that when I first got on it, I didn't notice it whatsoever - I had to find a couple good bumpy spots in the road to see if it was working at all. And even on these little bumps (going across a driveway, bumpylumpy manhole cover, cement/asphalt/cement bumps) it was like riding on a cloud. Well done 37fleetwood and thanks again for the little test ride
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I made a post but here are the photos of the swap and the ride in case you missed it. we had a great time, check it out. it was quite a feat that in a ride like this, a lowly ratrod was one of the most looked at and poked at bikes there. the bike may have been ridden more by other people on rides around the building than I rode it on the ride!
I'm going to guess that I have coming up on 50 miles on the bike so far and I plan on riding it often. I bought a set of red tires for it, which I should have done for the build-off but I ran short of time and money. I'll take a photo or two when I get them on it.
thanks for all the complements it means a lot to have a fellow builder appreciate the bike.
here's the link:
http://classicbicyclefanatics.com/forum ... fa0be1c388
I'm going to guess that I have coming up on 50 miles on the bike so far and I plan on riding it often. I bought a set of red tires for it, which I should have done for the build-off but I ran short of time and money. I'll take a photo or two when I get them on it.
thanks for all the complements it means a lot to have a fellow builder appreciate the bike.
here's the link:
http://classicbicyclefanatics.com/forum ... fa0be1c388
