E-Rat-Icator- On the move again

[garagegoon]

Re: FUBAR UNDONE

Jeeze... gonna say... I have not even torn mine down yet.... took it for a ride in its still original form last night.... still trying to gather up parts and decide a direction... think i will give this a last min build....

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Re: FUBAR UNDONE

Looks great Cameron Your builds always have that "WOW" affect :mrgreen: Keep it coming :wink:

 

[udallcustombikes]

Re: FUBAR UNDONE

I spent the evening at work training a new crane operator. While he was practicing I had lots of time to brood about this build. The vision has changed. I got home from work and attacked the frame with some 400 grit wet/dry. After about an hour of work (in the living room while the wifey sleeps :wink: ) I drug the frame back to the cellar to repaint. I am super stoked about my new vision.

I will throw some new pics up in the morning. I have two different directions I may take the bike from this point. But I will not share my visions until I make a decision. 8) 8) 8)

 

[udallcustombikes]

Re: FUBAR UNDONE

Thank You, I'll go check them out on Facebook. I didn't know you were up by Wichita. I'm from Arizona, I don't know Kansas all that well.

I passed through Medicine Lodge for the first time Saturday. My wife's cousin got married in Coldwater. If you need anything, there are quite a few rat rodders in the Wichita area. Check out the Coasters site for upcoming events (if you haven't already).

 

[udallcustombikes]

Re: FUBAR UNDONE

High gloss black lacquer. The frame, the triple tree forks, perhaps the bars as well. well. I am going to buff it out to a mirror finish. The only color I foresee will be on the rollers- either bright wheels and black tires or black wheels and bright tires. Guess I need to find a wheel set to help me decide.

 

[herr_rudolf]

Re: FUBAR UNDONE

High gloss black lacquer. The frame, the triple tree forks, perhaps the bars as well. well. I am going to buff it out to a mirror finish. The only color I foresee will be on the rollers- either bright wheels and black tires or black wheels and bright tires. Guess I need to find a wheel set to help me decide.

Changing vision after 3 days... We still have 3 MONTHS to go!!! :shock: :wink:
But I like that new vision... VERY MUCH!
Gloss black is beautiful... With just the wheels as accents will make it look very cool, I'm sure.
(Be careful though... Polishing a bike can be tricky. I went through a three coat paintjob in just a few minutes...)

 

[udallcustombikes]

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(Be careful though... Polishing a bike can be tricky. I went through a three coat paintjob in just a few minutes...)

It will be ok, we are only 3 days into a 3 month build! :wink:

 

[pick]

Re: FUBAR UNDONE

Slow down Bro! I ain't even started yet! Give us all a chance to catch up! :lol: Seriously, it looks great so far! Knowing you, who really knows what color the finished product will be. I personally think the black looks killer! 8)

 

[udallcustombikes]

Re: FUBAR UNDONE

Slow down Bro! I ain't even started yet! Give us all a chance to catch up! :lol: Seriously, it looks great so far! Knowing you, who really knows what color the finished product will be. I personally think the black looks killer! 8)

My other bike projects take priority over this one. I am focusing on getting as far on this one as I can before the parts on the others start rolling in. This one will be coming to a stand still before you know it.

 

[udallcustombikes]

Re: FUBAR UNDONE

I spent some time before work today wet sanding the frame and fork pieces smooth again. Followed that up with another coat of lacquer before I begin the tedious process of really making this shine. Here are the parts on the paint rack. Sorry about the haze in the air, glad I don't smoke any more!

 

[udallcustombikes]

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Why do I always think up good ideas while I am at work and can't act on them right away? I just remembered a nice pair of stainless steel fenders in the parts bin that didn't sell at the swap meet. Hmmmmm....

 

[garagegoon]

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i gotta stop thinkin so much... always think of shtuff when im at work and cant jump on it.... :|

 

[udallcustombikes]

Re: FUBAR UNDONE

Another idea strikes while at work. But this I cannot share until I get home to investigate.

Note to self: Rim-ception

 

[Spokeshave]

Re: FUBAR UNDONE

Another idea strikes while at work. But this I cannot share until I get home to investigate.

Note to self: Rim-ception

Hmmmm?

 

[pick]

Re: FUBAR UNDONE

Why do I always think up good ideas while I am at work and can't act on them right away? I just remembered a nice pair of stainless steel fenders in the parts bin that didn't sell at the swap meet. Hmmmmm....

Stainless steel fenders??? How did I miss that? :?: 8)

PS: I'm on the verge of doing some catch up this weekend, will update with progress! I'll let you know if I need some stainless fenders LOL! :lol:

 

[SSG]

Re: FUBAR UNDONE

Looks good. Your moving right along.

 

[udallcustombikes]

Re: FUBAR UNDONE

paint, wait, paint, wait, paint, work, sand, paint, wait, paint, wait, paint, work, sand, paint, wait, paint, wait, paint, working now. Guess what I will be doing when I get home tonight.

 

[udallcustombikes]

Re: FUBAR UNDONE

Started the hand buffing process today. As is the case with most of my builds, blood is demanded by the bike and I have no choice but to deliver.

Back to buffing with a bit of a headache.

 

[Strings_and_steam]

Re: FUBAR UNDONE

Ouch! looks a little like a V for "victory!" :mrgreen:

In all seriousness though, I hope you're okay

 

[udallcustombikes]

Re: FUBAR UNDONE

Ouch! looks a little like a V for "victory!" :mrgreen:

In all seriousness though, I hope you're okay

No worse for wear. I finished buffing and shining the lacquer on the forks. Up next is the frame.