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Well OK guys... let's take a look at what was around for influences: Late 60's to mid 70's: George Barris, he's at peak popularity, every TV show seemed to have a car he designed Hot Rod Magazine, even my Dad had a subscription! Cars that didn't have complex suspension... the easiest thing to do...

I'm telling you all... Blame it on "American Pickers"! That show has people going so mental:crazy:, just look at Evilbay. I really wish they would show the whole episodes so they could see all of the stuff they walk by and don't even give it a glance to get to that one rusty chunk of treasure...

Are you set on a metal tank? There's all kinds of videos on Youtube for doing fiberglass tanks. Did the tank on my BTR build, first time ever doing anything with fiberglass, just watched a couple of YT vids. I built mine with no intention of ever putting fuel in it but it only would have taken...

Even before the first flannel shirt clad northern Californian thrill seeker contemplated barn storming his way down Mt.Tam, rumors of a top secret skunk works type operation designing a better front suspension for bicycles were being whispered of in dark barroom corners. That company, which...

Ok so I've read the thread on using BLO on rusted frames, but I'm still not clear on some aspects and there seemed to be varying opinions. From what I've gathered from the previous thread... - BLO will basically preserve a rusted patina and prevent further rust in the case of raw metal frames...

This forum folks, could actually make me a Star Wars convert:thumbsup:... just hope he never does a Trekkie themed bike... I draw a line in the sand when it comes to Star Trek!:eek: Like to see you guys pull off an Alien:android: theme bike... Get that H.R. Giger airbrush going!!!

LMFAO!!! Blue one looks like somebody skinned a SMURF! And I'd love to crash a PETA party on that raccoon bike! Saw a shirt here on the beach about a week ago, I support PETA... People Eating Tasty Animals I have to make one of those raccoon bikes with one of my neighbors noisy poodles:thumbsup:

Hey, call it what it is! "Rat", Rockers/Mods, even those weirdo's that dress up in furry animal costumes and wife swap... It's not mainstream it's a subculture. I mean we all have an appreciation for all the true rat rides that get posted here, but I would be willing to bet that most aren't...

Hey Rat Rod, I would think a decently produced e-zine could support itself at least financially through subscriptions and advertising... Is that enough to back a small staff? I don't know. There is obviously a nitch that's not covered in print... and as you stated it's a lot of work and for a...

Yes, digging the re spec'd truss rods too...

That's one ratty BTR you got going there! Man you better be really happy with you bar position going that route, but now I know what to do with those truss rods that came off girl's bikes!!!

What is the scary remote possibility of somebody having an exploded view of an ND "D" Rear hub, like from a service manual? That was an exploded view... not an exploded hub!:rofl: NEVERMIND, I FOUND THE POST...

Hey another trick I've been using is generic Real Lemon juice. I like the vinegar trick too but I found the dollar store had the big bottles of the lemon juice... stinks awfully after the parts have been in there! Now with the vinegar are you using "cider" or "white" vinegar? Dollar store only...

Well the Lead Sled is currently wheel less (I currently only have the one set of all black, hubs, rims), this is the wheelsets current home, Ok, so I got this Elgin frame, fork and truss rods over on the CABE ($140 shipped, seemed like a good deal coming from over there?), the plan was to...

Look man you have a problem:confused:... You might be in denial, but you are a "Junky" my friend. Fortunately I can help! Following this post I will be sending you a PM, it will contain my address. Pick out any two bikes that you have posted, box them up and send them to me. Admitting you have a...

Yea ditto what RobertK said! Hey thanks for the hanger pic, cleared up what was a confused mind on the use of that...

:rofl:I'll be gentle, he has actually been a help on other items and is more of a skate shop... but he will get a little ribbing:acute: As I was checking around though it would appear that this is the norm for these ST chains, Diamond's have the same set up. Hadn't tried any side to side action...

It's currently on a Wards Hawthorne frame, not that I know that that makes a difference. Here's a pic of it...

Would that be a normal master link set up on one of these skiptooth chains (obviously I'm sure it would be determined by manufacturer)? Just use a needle nose? I did take a pic of it, I can post it tomorrow (still in the camera). Thanks!

Alright guys, Mikey here is about to take his first venture into the skip tooth realm:crazy: Bought a rough looking Hawthorne figuring it'd be about my best chance of getting parts I want, ND hubs, drop center rims in pretty nice condition, truss fork, nice long spring lobdell/troxel (no marking...