Eddie´s Board Rat Racer

[Gdcast]

Ladies and Raters, I present, Eddie´s bike:

















Head Badge in place, now she´s finished!


I learned a lot with this build, ( viewtopic.php?f=37&t=20727&start=0 ) my first bends, my first welds...

Best thing, Dad likes it and he is very happy with it!
Thanks for watching!

 

[chimichanga]

man thats a sweet looking bike. I love everything about it.

 

[deorman]

8)I think that lever-less skewers on the front wheel and seat post binder would complete the sweet retro vibe. :wink: Shave the horn bolt. :|

 

[karfer67]

i dig the checkers on the insides of the fenders well done

 

[Boardtrack fan]

Really nice job! Great attention to detail.

 

[Rodland]

Sweet. I also like the checkered inner fender. Nice touch.

 

[Graylock]

The whole thing is awesome. I'm glad you stuck it out for the deadline. Now relax and enjoy your weekend.

Graylock

 

[Gdcast]

Thank you all so much for the kind words!
There are a few details I´m not so happy with, but time was against me. I´ll be able to dedicate more time to it when I get back, but for the time being she´s staying like this. (I really never finish a bike).

Couple of friends asked me why number 14. In case you also wonder, it was dad´s number when he played Basketball for a local team.

Thanks again guys!

 

[Galtbacken]

Oh yeah! I liked the black/yellow sketch but I like this paint scheme is even better! Gives it a nice vintage look! Nice looking headbadge too! On to build the next bike, you must know more people who need a bike!! :wink: Looking forward to your next build!

 

[necessaryevil]

Great looking bike. Aside from the quick release levers, it looks like it was built in the 1920's. 8)

 

[stretch]

very nicely finished!! love thne checkers on the underside of the fenders!

 

[SSG]

It turned out very nice! Love the color too.

 

[Gold Street Customs]

Well done !!!!!

 

[Dman]

That is a sweet ride Man! Top job, and definitely one of my favourites

 

[Gdcast]

Thanx everyone for the kind words, I´m glad you like it.

Galt: I decided this colour combo is less flashing and goes better with my "building style".
I´m trying to figure out the way to make that design of head badge in metal, maybe coper or stamped aluminum, we´ll see... I´ve been looking at yours as a guide.

Necessaryevil: in regard to levers, I´ll be replacing the seat post one with something more appropriated (basically cause I found the original one among the parts box :wink: ) The front wheel is the best one I´ve been in contact with, so I wont be messing that up. :?

I´m glad you like the checkers detail, but truth is I would have never tried that without the inspiration given to me by the members of this great site, so I can´t take credit for it.

Thanx again for your support!

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

that came out really great. Classy.

 

[jezusjonz]

Well if I was your Dad and you made me this bike I would have to say....(with a tear in my eye) Thanks son......it beautiful
excellent work Gd..
Terry

 

[johnp.smith]

Aside from my bike, This has to be my favorite. Nicely Done

 

[Gdcast]

Thanx guys, really apreciated!!!

 

[Skipton]

Looks so good