Mash Banger "Last Act"

[Kuttnhack]

A heck of a lot incredible builds already this year! The evolution of the RRB build off is amazing. In six short years all of you who compete keep raising the bar and pushing the limits. I'm humbled to be welcomed into this family and props to Steve for this monster he has created. It's alive!

I'm in with a cantilever frame but stuck on which one to build. Anyone who would like to suggest their favorite have at it. I've narrowed down to five. #1 FS Elite #2 Murray #3 Grand Champion #4 Jamis and #5 a 1961 Schwinn Corvette. Each one has it's own coolness or history. But keep in mind that this is a competition and one of these frames will be thrown to the dogs. And I would be that dog. If you are confused? Remember, I am Kuttnhack, a metal grinding spark throwing wire feeding fool. On with the competition my good friends...

[herr_rudolf]

Use the grand champion and build a Brittish themed bike!

Good luck and have fun!

[vibr8shun]

Use the grand champion and build a Brittish themed bike!

Good luck and have fun!

+1 I agree, pretty sweet collection of frames ya got there, but the Grand Champion is verrrrry nice.

[Peatbog]

Those "faces" on the work table are really, really cool!

[Kuttnhack]

Two votes for the Grand Champion. One vote for the shovelhead tribe. Thanks guys. What would be a British bike theme? Other than a Union Jack, I'm not seeing it.

[bighit]

can i work on my bike at your shop. man there looks to be tons of cool stuff buried in there.

[gowjobs]

I like that lugged beastie as well... I'm picturing a British Racing Green bike with one of those license plates on the front fender, maybe some Vincent or Norton touches?

[Skrufryder]

Yeah use the Champ English style. O and those tikki mask are Awesome! I guess you could do a dark grey or gun metal and call him Earl Gray LOL

[herr_rudolf]

I like that lugged beastie as well... I'm picturing a British Racing Green bike with one of those license plates on the front fender, maybe some Vincent or Norton touches?

My first thought were indeed British Racing Green. Go dive into British racing history. Lotus. Formula 1.
And ofcourse them motorcycles... BSA?
Or a Royal Airforce build...

[greg66]

I LIKE THE SCHWINN.MAN THE SHOVEL TRIBE IS REAL COOL.IF YOU DON'T USE THE SCHWINN DO YOU WANT TO SELL IT ?

[Dr. Tankenstein]

While I like the rake on FS Elite, if you're building a chopper-style bike.
The Schwinn is just 'classic'
But, I must say I'm mostly drawn to the lugged Brit, those rear facing dropouts are different for that style of 'Schwinn-influenced' canti frames.

I'd go with the Brit.

Cheers,
Dr. T

[motopsyco]

Absolutely do not use the Grand Champion. It is way too cool. It's so cool you might get frostbite handling it.You should put on really thick gloves, pack it in an insulated container and ship it to my house.

Now every other cantilever frame in the build off is going to seem ordinary.
Best wishes,
Floyd

[frameteam2003]

I'd save the english frame for a later kustom.It is very cool,and could be done on an english car theme--maybe A/C roadster(AKA FORD CORBA)but for this I'd go with one of the other frames and give some though to the GC frame

[blackdiamond]

Is that english one a lugged cantilever?????????????????
use it just cause it is so unusual!

[Kuttnhack]

Thanks all, for your suggestions and help. I like the British vibe you guys have going so... The Grand Champion will enter the ring. I am going to try to save the original graphix on the top tube "Made In England" and the seat tube "Grand Champion" so I'm pretty sure no repaint mate. Looks like I better get busy scrounging some bloody parts together. Anyone with cool Brit racing, aero history or ideas that might push this project along please cut loose. Pictures always have a great impact.