Playing around with a coupe of deep Monark fender tips and reflector. Don't know if I am feeling it for this build, but I thought it would be cool to have a suspended rear fender section for some build
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I can see that, cool idea.
Decided to play with skirts (fender skirts that is, I'm not Caitlyn Jenner).
Here are some mockups.
First I just mocked an upper skirt in place. In my earlier mockup I had the skirts butting against each other in the middle, but I have been thinking they would be better if both were on the same arc as the tires.
I was thinking I could fabricate a middle section that tapered to a point. Then I saw a ratty tank that I had and gave it a try in the spot.
As I was looking at the Monark fender refelctor I liked the look of the chrome wrapping the fender and thought how it would be cool to continue that around. Then I remembered I bought this trunk lid trim from a 52 Pontiac. If I slice it in half long ways, it just might work. I placed the cardboard there to try and visually cut off half the trim.
Here are some mockups.
First I just mocked an upper skirt in place. In my earlier mockup I had the skirts butting against each other in the middle, but I have been thinking they would be better if both were on the same arc as the tires.
I was thinking I could fabricate a middle section that tapered to a point. Then I saw a ratty tank that I had and gave it a try in the spot.
As I was looking at the Monark fender refelctor I liked the look of the chrome wrapping the fender and thought how it would be cool to continue that around. Then I remembered I bought this trunk lid trim from a 52 Pontiac. If I slice it in half long ways, it just might work. I placed the cardboard there to try and visually cut off half the trim.
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Don't know what I'm doing, gonna do it anyway.
I like the way the trim seems to wrap around,gives the bike the look of having a big American iron bumper.
Cool tire cage 
Took the bike in the courtyard for a bigger picture view (still using the cardboard as visual barrier).
I liked it enough to take the next step and cut the 52 Pontiac trunk trim in half. I used my table saw and used the trick of turning an old saw blade around backwards to cut metal. It did a pretty decent job. Just had to clean up the edge on the grinder afterwards.
I liked it enough to take the next step and cut the 52 Pontiac trunk trim in half. I used my table saw and used the trick of turning an old saw blade around backwards to cut metal. It did a pretty decent job. Just had to clean up the edge on the grinder afterwards.
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Loving that. Looks awesome.
Here is what the trim would have looked like on 52 Pontiac running down the middle of the Hood and Trunk. It's stainless, so it should polish up nicely.
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Old automotive trim. Lots of works of art
Got back in the shop and did a few test shots with the Monark reflector.
Whenever I see your photos in the courtyard, I just want to step into the picture and sit for a while… it looks so tranquil. 
Loving the rear end treatment.
I thought it might detract from the coolness of the frame, but it actually enhances it I reckon.
Glen.
Loving the rear end treatment.
I thought it might detract from the coolness of the frame, but it actually enhances it I reckon.Glen.
Whenever I see your photos in the courtyard, I just want to step into the picture and sit for a while… it looks so tranquil.
Loving the rear end treatment.
Glen.
It is an urban oasis. Queenfish does a wonderful job keeping it lush and tidy. She hates it when I junk it up with a bicycle.
Trust me I have had the same worries about the rear end detracting from the frame. I still haven't decided 100% yet. But I am liking the way everything still seems to flow together. We'll see.
wow those skirts and Pontiac trim look soooo cool
Its gonna be killer once you polish them up
Its gonna be killer once you polish them up
I think the tank half idea flows better with the rest of the bike
I actually liked that mock up too, but I think I am feeling the Pontiac wraparound more.
What do you guys think about chainguard? Do I need one? It would have to one that I cut short. It also would probably block more of the BB Shroud
I am thinking that most any guard I try wouldn't blend very well into the skirts. I am leaning towards leaving it guardless
I am thinking that most any guard I try wouldn't blend very well into the skirts. I am leaning towards leaving it guardless
With all of the 40s-50s cars that I am drawing inspiration (and now parts) from, I might have to change the build name to "Harley Earlginaction"
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Don't know what I'm doing, gonna do it anyway.
Maybe a Columbia guard would fit well with the big hole in the middle,but I'd only mock it up to see. Don't think I'd actually use one tho,it looks good with the openness (is that a word) of the frame.
Yeah, I've even shied away from fenders because I want to keep that openess or void where a normal frame would have a seat tube.
Might be able to work a piece of that longer trim to go from chain to back of tire
