★★ Hot Rod Deluxe ★★(DONE!)

[Jake Sensi]

Re: ★★ Hot Rod Deluxe ★★(UPDATE 3)

That looks really good! Nice work, I love it so far! Straight bar frames are super cool!

I NEED TO GO GET MINE OUT NBW! YOU DOING IT BIG TIME. PEACE

 

[yoothgeye]

Re: ★★ Hot Rod Deluxe ★★(UPDATE 3)

Oh NOES! Your springer doesn't spring!

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Re: ★★ Hot Rod Deluxe ★★(UPDATE 3)

Oh NOES! Your springer doesn't spring!

It should still spring because I have to add a piece :wink: This is only a mock-up

 

[MplsCoaster]

Re: ★★ Hot Rod Deluxe ★★(UPDATE 3)

Looks Cool! Interesting fork idea

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Re: ★★ Hot Rod Deluxe ★★(UPDATE 4)

UPDATE 4

Finally finished sanding! :shock: A total of 13 hours just in sanding :shock: :shock: I left the front with some paint because it's getting painted :wink: I did a quick polish with Mother's Mag and Aluminum Polish and it came out pretty shiney :mrgreen:

 

[kingfish254]

Re: ★★ Hot Rod Deluxe ★★(UPDATE 4)

That fork really throws me off.
It aint my build, but I actually like the full springer better.
Just my opinion, but build your bike for you.

 

[Xcruiser]

Re: ★★ Hot Rod Deluxe ★★(UPDATE 4)

I thought that complete springer was wild man!! Dont see hardly any of them.
Looks like your on your way to bringing it all together man!good work

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Re: ★★ Hot Rod Deluxe ★★(UPDATE 4)

Thanks for the feedback :wink: I'm going to leave the fork like that, I think it looks cool 8) Kind of looks like Monark fork :wink:

 

[MplsCoaster]

Re: ★★ Hot Rod Deluxe ★★(UPDATE 4)

I'm going to leave the fork like that, I think it looks cool 8)

I do too plus it's unique! Sure like that bare metal frame... Nice job
I'm sure you already know this, but be sure to clean off the polish (waxy) before starting to paint, Good Luck

 

[jaysmo]

Re: ★★ Hot Rod Deluxe ★★(UPDATE 4)

im diggin the fork as is.. looks wierd cool if that makes sence... :mrgreen:

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

Re: ★★ Hot Rod Deluxe ★★(UPDATE 4)

I know you're not using them, but I like the wheel and tire combo. On some sorta bike, they'd look cool.

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Re: ★★ Hot Rod Deluxe ★★(UPDATE 4)

Thanks for the positive feedback guys!

Ian, I like the wheels too, but I have differnt plans :wink: I may put them on my Firestone...will see :mrgreen:

 

[pick]

Re: ★★ Hot Rod Deluxe ★★(UPDATE 4)

Lookin sweet buddy! Just keep doing what you are doing. Build it like you want it! I am impressed with your progress so far! 8) As Jake would say...."GTB" :lol:

 

[Xcruiser]

Re: ★★ Hot Rod Deluxe ★★(UPDATE 4)

Cant wait to see some paint buddy!!! Keep it up. After 13 hours of sanding you got props from me man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Re: ★★ Hot Rod Deluxe ★★(UPDATE 4)

Lookin sweet buddy! Just keep doing what you are doing. Build it like you want it! I am impressed with your progress so far! 8) As Jake would say...."GTB" :lol:

Thanks Pick! 8) I appreciate the positive feedback

Cant wait to see some paint buddy!!! Keep it up. After 13 hours of sanding you got props from me man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks! Can't wait to start painting 8)

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Re: ★★ Hot Rod Deluxe ★★(UPDATE 4)

Yeah it's a rocker arm :wink: It's there but covered in RUST :mrgreen:

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Re: ★★ Hot Rod Deluxe ★★(UPDATE 4)

don't take it wrong , a true friend will tell you the truth !! that fork will work properly if you fix it ,which will give you more tire clearence ,and it will add to the value of the bike when finished , its a very easy fix , just cut away the old fork and have a welder mig or braze a replacement to the original coller and reinstall , then it will work properly !!! don't take it wrong buddy ..just my 2 cents :wink:

Yeah it's a rocker arm :wink: It's there but covered in RUST :mrgreen:

I appreciate the advice, but I have a tight budget on this build :wink: Last year I built my bike for under $100, and I'd like to do that again :wink: And I want to buy a Felt El Guapo! :shock:

I'm not worried about tire clearence because I'm going to put a 26x1.75 up front! 8)

 

[mitchelangelo]

Re: ★★ Hot Rod Deluxe ★★(UPDATE 4)

Way cool build with some nice parts choices. Can't wait to witness more!

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Re: ★★ Hot Rod Deluxe ★★(UPDATE 5-Fork Sanded)

UPDATE 5

Put 3 hours into sanding the fork this afternoon and finished it :wink: The top will be gloss black and the bottom bare metal. I was hoping to put primer on this weekend, but t-storms are predicted

Also cleaned these few parts :wink: They were extremely rusted and pitted.

 

[Skipton]

Re: ★★ Hot Rod Deluxe ★★(UPDATE 5-Fork Sanded)

Looking Great! :mrgreen: