1970 Malvern Star 'Dragstar' turned RAT ROD

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Hi all,

picked up this 70 or 71 M.S Dragstar, just like I had as a kid...

had plans to full restoration back to OG, but got bitten by the RAT bug!

here's what i started with a few months back...


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and after lots of trial and error, and brain racking....

We now have this!

mods... wider rear rim&tyre, 22" front wheel on 27" forks, leather 'Bell' aussie sadle, a heap of cool extras, flipped cruiser bars, 'faux' chain oiler.....you get the idea!


Thanks for looking, would love to get your thoughts on this one...

Torks.



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thanks for the comments guys.

springer isn't functional, just for the look. Will get some more pics for you :)
 
Dr. Tankenstein said:
That's a mean little bike, do you have any more pics of that springer. I'd like to see how it's attached.

Cheers!
Dr. T
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Here you go!

Hope this helps.. remember its just for the look...

Top mount is a modified reflector bracket...
(welded 2 penny washers onto it, the ground it smooth)

Legs are a removable seat stay section from a 1950's Malvern Star road bike

Springs are off the shelf compression springs

Light mount is a cut off coaster brake arm
(please, don't look at the welds..LOL)


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I would not have looked at that original bike and had the vision to see what you made, but I love it, much better than stock. I have a "muscle bike" and I'm not really a fan of the look, but what you did with one is great.
 
gday torkerman, check out my rat dragstar in my just some of my bikes post, i dont know how to put a pic here for you or i would. ive also built my son a drag bike but not from a dragstar frame its some other brand.
 
suparoospeedway said:
gday torkerman, check out my rat dragstar in my just some of my bikes post, i dont know how to put a pic here for you or i would. ive also built my son a drag bike but not from a dragstar frame its some other brand.
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I'll check it out!

Hey, do a Ratty Skid Kid bike :D
 
Nice work, I like the way everything goes together, all the parts, the paint and the stance all work to compliment each other and the front end looks great! BTW, I think we went to the same welding school!!! :lol:
 
well I thought I knew ya all. I went to the same welding school.lol. oh, very nice bike. like the look of it. great job.

Outlaw 8)
 

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