TRADITIONAL SHAOLIN SPITFIRE (Wu Tang Forever)

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Some parts for the 'secret project'.

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Part 2 of 'secret project' parts. Part one was unsucessful, so...check and adjust.

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Hmm, gasser ratrod valves? 🤩
I'm going to listen some Wu-Tang at my work today, you got me inspired. The Wu-Tang reminds me of that 90's DOS game "Shadow Warrior".
 
Received my rear tire yesterday. Didn't have time to mount it before work, but I am ecstatic about the color. I was worried it would be a really bright red, but it is almost a perfect match to the burnt red of the guard and seat.

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Those tires rock with the saddle and guard!!!
Big score right there.
 
I'd like to run a bobbed rear fender. Debating running the Schwinn fender (most likely) or digging out a peaked chrome fender. I mocked up the front fender as a rear fender, then sprayed it with oven cleaner so it will match the frame. We'll see how it looks tomorrow.

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I also flipped the mounting bracket on the seat, so it sits a little higher (for fender clearance).

Still messing with handlebar setup. It may be the last thing I nail down. I want to mount a light (or two), and possibly a speedo. I may just build out all the accessories, THEN see how bars work with everything in place. I def need proper stanchion brackets for solid mock ups. Here's one idea...

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I'd like to run a bobbed rear fender. Debating running the Schwinn fender (most likely) or digging out a peaked chrome fender. I mocked up the front fender as a rear fender, then sprayed it with oven cleaner so it will match the frame. We'll see how it looks tomorrow.

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I also flipped the mounting bracket on the seat, so it sits a little higher (for fender clearance).

Still messing with handlebar setup. It may be the last thing I nail down. I want to mount a light (or two), and possibly a speedo. I may just build out all the accessories, THEN see how bars work with everything in place. I def need proper stanchion brackets for solid mock ups. Here's one idea...

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Very cool stance!
 
Looking great. I like the stance as well as the riding geometry
 
Underslung apes are still a solid option. Fender turned out well, just need to give it a bronzing. Depending on how solid the mounting ends up, I will likely remove the braces.

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I mocked up a speedo, for looks, and I think I like it.

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I kind of like the newer grips, Bobby. Rub some acrylic paint on a rag and rub them a bit for patina. They have a funkier look, and your build is definitely funky!
 
Hit the fender with 0000, then cleaned it with alcohol and dusted it with the glitter treatment. Forgot I was out of clear coat. I'll pick that up tomorrow so I can set the first layer, sand, then dust again.

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Now that I've worked out fittings and bracing, I tightened everything down on the fork and headtube. I can trim the cross bolt as well.

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Debating using an acorn on the end, or keeping the standard nut to keep the aesthetic of the rest of the hardware.

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