Big John

[motorbikermark]

Wasn't going to enter this year, but as it turned out I've been working off and on on this stretch for the last 2 months. The frame and many of the parts came from a friend of mine Tim Moore. The frame was welded up using 3 different frames by a good friend of his George Henry. I faux patinaed it, modified the fenders, recovered the seat, modified the bars, cut and bobbed the front fender, and added a few accessories. Not my biggest build to date but a great look and a great rider! I'm dedicating this build to a Buddy of mine who recently went home to His Father, I call it "Big John".

 

[KOTA]

Ya got about three hours left!..This will definitely be the "fastest" bike built for a build off.

 

[motorbikermark]

The original mock up, just didn't work.

 

[motorbikermark]

Ya got about three hours left!..This will definitely be the "fastest" bike built for a build off.

I have been working on it for the last two months. Wasn't sure I'd have it finished in time.

 

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Taking shape

 

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Almost done

 

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The finished product

 

[KOTA]

I have been working on it, for the last two months. Wasn't sure I'd have it finished in time.

Never doubted it for a minute...Get some pics in the "Finished Bikes" before 10:00PM central time.

I would've followed this bike daily...Absolutely COOL.

 

[motorbikermark]

Never doubted it for a minute...Get some pics in the "Finished Bikes" before 10:00PM central time.

I would've followed this bike daily...Absolutely COOL.

Thanks Brother!

 

[Fv2]

Honestly doesn't quite fit the parameters of the build off rules, but I like it.

 

[motorbikermark]

Honestly doesn't quite fit the parameters of the build off rules, but I like it.

I wondered about putting it up at the last minute, but had seen that others also had so I figured it was allowed. Have been posting the entire time on Facebook site. And the build was not started before May 1st. If the admin decide it's not allowable than I will withdraw it. Thanks for the kind words

 

[Fv2]

I personally have no issue with it, I mean there's a bike that was started before the build off in the finished thread.
No one cares about it, but it's not on my list of possible vote getters because of that.

I figure if there's a "paper trail" on this that doesn't start before May first, then you're good.

 

[kingfish254]

Welcome to the fray Mark. Always cool to see your builds on FB. You should post them over here more often.
Cool stretcher!

 

[motorbikermark]

I personally have no issue with it, I mean there's a bike that was started before the build off in the finished thread.
No one cares about it, but it's not on my list of possible vote getters because of that.

I figure if there's a "paper trail" on this that doesn't start before May first, then you're good.

I purchased the frame from a friend about 2 months ago he had it welded up previously but never built it. It would be the same as purchasing a frame and building it up. Pretty much unless you're a frame builder all frames would have been produced before the May 1st start. But I do understand your concern.

 

[JD Rebel]

Very nice looking build. I love the patina paint job. Great work

 

[jamie296]

Dude, that's not too bad. I like the stretch on it for sure. It has that rat rod, low ride look and all stretched out too. That's really nice. I would like to ride that on some of our bike roads down here in SC.

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[motorbikermark]

Dude, that's not too bad. I like the stretch on it for sure. It has that rat rod, low ride look and all stretched out too. That's really nice. I would like to ride that on some of our bike roads down here in SC.

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Where in S.C.? I'm just over the border in Hendersonville NC and my daughter lives in Charleston.