TRADITIONAL 🅵🅾🅾🅻🅸🅶🅰🅽 - 1930s Elgin Oriole

[kingfish254]

I was about to post that I don't believe I will use the RatFink head anywhere, but I went out to the bike and tested one more spot that didn't look right, but then I held it just behind the tank, still no good. Then I slid it back to the seattube and it physically nestled right in. So, I rolled the bike out to the courtyard with a light and took some mockup pics. Worth looking at further in the morning daylight.

 

[kingfish254]

I like it better on the fork but the bike doesn't really need it now. I think that mirror fits the build and has functionality but makes the bars too busy. A smaller round mirror on a shorter stem with appropriate rust might work better. I really like that mirror though. Maybe it's ok after all.

Possibly, if you had 2. The symmetry is thrown (in a bad way) with one mirror, whereas the single asymmetric element of the shifter knob is a highlight. Weird how one element can tip the balance.

I think yes.

I'll take another look at the mirror tomorrow. There are certain angles that I like it, but then other angles I hate it. I'll bring it with me on a ride (haven't tested it on a ride yet).

Awesome Art Ride. The Forsyth park shadow shot is cool

It's always fun hunting and playing around with different backdrops or photo layouts.

 

[BobbyStillz]

I've had these old light for many years, and decided to try them on the fender the old fender brace holes. I love the shape of them with clear jewels in front and red jewels in back. I think they blend well and give me some rear bugeyes to match the front ones. I'll work out the mounting tomorrow since I need to remove the wheel anyway to add a spacer and mount the fender to the seatstay crossover.

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Will they fit here (on both sides)?

 

[kingfish254]

Will they fit here (on both sides)?

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Yes, I've tested them there and elsewhere on the skirts. In some ways that seems like a natural spot for them, but they really get lost in the mix down there (especially on the other side with the shifter housing). Elsewhere on the skirts, they just detract from it too much.

 

[Pondo]

I picked up this STOP reflector from my friend Lee Pua when we where in Manila seven years ago.

Very cool. An interesting accessory with a memory attached is really good.

How does it look floating in the space between the seattube and the fender?

I dig it. But I'm a HotWheels nut.

I've had these old light for many years, and decided to try them on the fender the old fender brace holes. I love the shape of them

That's a nice touch, I think they're cool.

Great build KF. You always turn out something kool!!

 

[kingfish254]

I decided against the cockpit speedo idea.

 

[BobbyStillz]

I decided against the cockpit speedo idea.

Me too!
I like those bullets on the fender. Any way to put a wedge (rubber washer mayabe?) that will tip them up so they're level? I like the vibe either way.

 

[kingfish254]

Tested my idea for making a mounting base for the floating HotWheels. Test is with folded paper, but I would make it with folded sheet metal.