Build Off 17 Highlight Thread

[MattiThundrrr]

There's a lot going on out there, is is easy for stuff to get overlooked. This thread is for sharing cool stuff that's happening in the Build Off. If you see something, say something.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Kicking it off with the cool hub @ingola is rebuilding from a 1937 CCM. Check out how the name is stamped/machined into every piece.

Definitely don't make em like that anymore

 

[kingfish254]

Glad you created this thread Matti! Are we keeping the tradition that we can't toot our own horns here? Only post highlights from other peoples builds.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Sounds like a good idea. If I start tooting my own horn, I'll never get the bike done!

 

[OddJob]

Sounds like a good idea. If I start tooting my own horn, I'll never get the bike done!

You've got a horn already for your build?

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Uncle Stretch showed up!!!
https://ratrodbikes.com/forum/posts/1209986/

 

[MattiThundrrr]

ReallyBigTim is taking requests on his channel!

Okay! Here ya go, Matti. A quick mock-up of what you requested:

 

[Reallybigtim]

ReallyBigTim is taking requests on his channel!

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Okay Matti, it's your turn! Let's see a FREAK mock-up of Sweet Marie. Call her Sweet Marie's evil twin sister, "FREAK Marie". DO IT!


And it has to roll up-side-down!

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Le Mad Hatter is getting violent with an Elgin
https://ratrodbikes.com/forum/threads/nightmare-on-elgin-street.115697/latestSparks fly in post #35!

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Haha didn't know if I should put this in the Laffs thread, but MazdaFlyer is doing awesome stuff in his garage, so it goes here!

"I noticed that making sparks fly is considered a highlight…
In making my new fork pivot bracket, I used a cutoff wheel and grinder to fab the rusty steel angle into shape. I just didn’t record any video of all the sparks I generated. I even drilled three holes and made metal chips.".

https://ratrodbikes.com/forum/threads/basket-case.115728/page-2#post-1211159
All that, and a basket of chips!

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Moar sparxxx here:
https://ratrodbikes.com/forum/threads/willi-witch.115742/page-2#post-1211309

That just fits perfectly

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Ooooh @Couch tater I love me some speed holes!

And thems some purdy holes!

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Couch Tater coming through again!

Want that for every bike that's not QR!

 

[MattiThundrrr]

That fit is highlight worthy. @KeithFab21 proving him's name

 

[MattiThundrrr]

@handyandy1100 starting out with some cool details


Digging the fins, Andy!

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Omigawsh. I don't think I've ever seen plate steel stays tabbed to extend the drops.

And as if that's not enough, @LeMad Hatter is opening up the goodie bag!

We're getting somewhere now...

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Really cool tank made from finned aluminum, @kram

 

[MattiThundrrr]

More dimpled holes.

Impressive. Want one of those tools. Now!

 

[LeMad Hatter]

I got my set from Amazon. Around $79

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Impressive. Want one of those tools. Now!

More dimpled holes. View attachment 193666
Impressive. Want one of those tools. Now!

I got my set from Amazon. Around $70 for 1/2", 3/4", and 1" dimple dies

 

[Frankie plekhand]

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That fit is highlight worthy. @KeithFab21 proving him's name

Look at what he did next

If he starts brazing those joints i'm thinking of sabotaging him...