jolly rancher trike (now with video)

[cream corn]

Got this trashy trike off of craigslist. This is my first build, my first weld, my first wheel lace, my first pro paint job, my first trike. As you can tell I am an amateur at this. But, with the knowledge of Tony, Lori, and Christian at http://www.litmusindustries.com for the lessons, tips, and use of their facility, I think I can do this.
Thanks to all you builders who inspired me with ideas and sometimes parts.
Here we go.

 

[cream corn]

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Took it apart, stripped paint, and started the design.

 

[masterpoop63]

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that fork is jacked up!

 

[cream corn]

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Fork being replaced by this sweet thing I got from oggydoggy on ebay.

The chopping begins. Cropped the seat post and back end for the stretch.

Made a bent top tube and attached.

 

[cream corn]

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New seat tube, top tube, and gusset. First glance of the body together.

 

[nosferatum15115]

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it will be soo killer, im watching this :shock:

 

[cream corn]

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The first mock up.

 

[stretch]

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looks killer! id drop it though, as in push down on the frame/trike piece at the bolt-together point.

 

[cream corn]

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Thanks for the advice Stretch, but I can't drop it because I have a huge trunk build coming. I need it to be flat.

 

[stretch]

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ah yes, makes sense. but if you ever decide to ditch the trunk, you know what to do. :wink:

 

[ratina]

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Wow what a difference! I'll be watching this one.

 

[cream corn]

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Thought about converting it to the Starship Enterprise, but couldn't figure out how get it into hyperspace.

So I worked on the seat post instead.

 

[stretch]

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:lol: nice ship! i think the cabin needs some work though, it looks a bit too much like a trash can lid.

 

[Galtbacken]

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Cool build, looking good!

 

[WildCard]

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Very cool! Love the forks!

 

[user 135]

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I dig the " Enterprise" look.

 

[Gold Street Customs]

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That's the bomb !!! I am getting a trike soon , I just hav'nt seen it yet but I told my buddy pick it up for $20 ....anticipation

 

[cream corn]

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Thanks guys for all the positive comments.
Got some new bars, fat tires, and seat. So this is the mock up 2. It also includes my first wheel build with a with a S.A. drum brake.

 

[cream corn]

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Added some new trunk braces to the back end and started cleaning up the gussets.

 

[cream corn]

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What you gon' do with all that junk?
All that junk inside your trunk.

I'm gon' get get get you drunk
with all my junk inside my trunk.