I've never done a ratrod bikes before but have always appreciated them. I picked up an amazing tank on ebay and the correct fenders are extremely hard to find so I fiqured....what the heck? He's the inspiration.
Ratty Elgin Robin
- Thread starter Robertriley
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I was able to track down a frame and fork. It's a shame but that OG paint on the fork will have to go. Take it easy, the steer tube was cracked so, I feel it was meant to be.
Glad I twisted your arm.
This bike needed to be in the Build Off!!!
Rust on brother!
This bike needed to be in the Build Off!!!
Rust on brother!
Very cool starting point. There is a lot of "grail bikes" this year.
I'm sitting wondering how you will ever be able to make a cool bike out of those parts?? I do think that you could keep the og paint on the fork and not distract from the rat rod theme at all. Heck, at this point, just make it rideable and you have a contender!!
I still have some ideas for some changes but here it is so far.
I always thought that Elgin tank was one of the coolest ones ever made. 
I'd love to have one but they're not cheap. Some day. The bike looks great!! What is that chain guard from?
I'd love to have one but they're not cheap. Some day. The bike looks great!! What is that chain guard from?
I found a Deco fender ornament on eBay. I changed the "K" to a "R" for Robin and sanded of the brand name
Leather, but made some brackets today. I'm thinking about wrapping 1 inch leather straps around it.Looks great!
What did you mount the tank with? Wire, leather, string ...?
What did you mount the tank with? Wire, leather, string ...?
Today, I made Metal straps for the tank and and also made leather belts to wrap around it. Also, I changed, painted and added a fender ornament plus added a little color to the tank.
