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  1. LeMad Hatter

    TRADITIONAL Is that a HAWThorne?

    Gawldangit! Just got the taillight I actually want to use and it's sharp looking! And they even sent two of them, when it was listed as a single. There is a slight issue in that it's even bigger than the seller described. It's 4" long and 2.5" wide, where it was supposed to be 3" long and 2"...
  2. LeMad Hatter

    TRADITIONAL Is that a HAWThorne?

    Even the 1.5" dimple dies can be found for less than $50 each
  3. LeMad Hatter

    TRADITIONAL Is that a HAWThorne?

    They're pretty inexpensive. I got a set of 3 from Amazon for less than $50. 1/2", 3/4", and 1"
  4. LeMad Hatter

    TRADITIONAL Is that a HAWThorne?

    It's gonna be tight, but she'll fit
  5. LeMad Hatter

    TRADITIONAL Is that a HAWThorne?

    A friend just sent me this pic from last weekends ride. The Mad Hatter in the wilds.
  6. LeMad Hatter

    UNLIMITED Singularity

    There's a class similar to that already. They're called Klunkers. They don't usually have fenders tho
  7. LeMad Hatter

    Schwindecisive

    I'd definitely vote for this one. Maybe add the Schwinn script S or a slightly more stylish version on the brown?
  8. LeMad Hatter

    TRADITIONAL Is that a HAWThorne?

    Got it welded onto the fender and a good chunk of the metal work done. It definitely adds to the look I'm going for.
  9. LeMad Hatter

    TRADITIONAL Is that a HAWThorne?

    I had a moment of down time at work, so I popped the light bezel in the press and made it pretty
  10. LeMad Hatter

    TRADITIONAL Is that a HAWThorne?

    Are you sick of brawny bullies picking on you? Got batting practice at 4 and a rock concert at 6? Can't choose between tactical outfits and high fashion? Well look no further! The answer to all your problems is the Tactical Cod Piece! Made of only the finest materials with the strictest...
  11. LeMad Hatter

    TRADITIONAL Is that a HAWThorne?

    I'm making a hole, baby! Well, lots of holes. And they're going to have some cute dimples soon. Because speed holes make everything better!
  12. LeMad Hatter

    TRADITIONAL Is that a HAWThorne?

    Man, I can't remember the last time I got to use my Nibbler! He was a little upset about being disturbed after such a long nap. This power shear makes such quick work of sheet steel! Used it to quickly cut out the main shape, then tidied up the rest with the angle grinder and a 120 grit flap...
  13. LeMad Hatter

    TRADITIONAL Is that a HAWThorne?

    I got home just as the skies turned overcast, which was perfect for my sunburn. Didn't have to deal with the sun today😎 Got to do some C.A.D. work on the taillight bezel. It wasn't as difficult as I thought it would be to get the look I wanted. That should do nicely once it's cut out and...
  14. LeMad Hatter

    TRADITIONAL Is that a HAWThorne?

    Had to wait until later in the day to get started. After yesterday's ride with Uncle Shish, I'm more fried than an extra crispy KFC chicken wing dunked in extra strength CBD oil Did some testing to see which tires would work best. Stretched some balloon tires onto the rims and tested fender...
  15. LeMad Hatter

    UNLIMITED Brutus

    I got to hang out with my friend @Uncle Shish today and he gave me a new direction to take this bike. Went over to his place to meet up for a bike ride and he gave me a pre war ladies Elgin frame, along with a few others. I saw his pre war men's bike and was awestruck by it. I've never seen...
  16. LeMad Hatter

    TRADITIONAL Is that a HAWThorne?

    Went for a ride on The Beast to clear my head today. Hopefully after next week my shop will be done with overtime so I can make some progress on the Hawthorne. The paychecks on these 60 hour weeks is okay-ish, but I feel like a zombie most of the time
  17. LeMad Hatter

    TRADITIONAL SHAOLIN SPITFIRE (Wu Tang Forever)

    I didn't realize I was going to start an Easy Off trend 🤣 It almost sounds like something you'd find on Tik Tok or the adult section
  18. LeMad Hatter

    TRADITIONAL Is that a HAWThorne?

    The decision to switch frames was completely because of a lack of motivation. It has nothing to do with the stripped out and seized quill type seat post that somehow got jammed in the seat tube. Nope, nothing at all
  19. LeMad Hatter

    TRADITIONAL Is that a HAWThorne?

    As much as I want to build the Olympic through to the end, I've lost the mojo. I'll still build it into a ridable bare steel bike, just not for this build off. I was moving stuff around in the garage for a photo session to show off the springers I've collected when I threw this Beehive springer...
  20. LeMad Hatter

    UNLIMITED Stacey’s Mom aka the Tall-Goose

    My man's coming in HAWT! Can't wait to see the progress on this build. I've also had that transforming chopper/tall bike video saved for years
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