Electra Ratrod Extended

[BartRidesEternal]

Hi guys!

I decided to create a separate topic for the final bits and assembly of my Electra Ratrod bike which I decided to lengthen 18 centimetres.
This was a great tryout in my new welding JIG that I designed. Topic about the JIG and lengthening the frame here:

https://ratrodbikes.com/threads/building-a-welding-jig-first-design-process-and-thoughts.118825/

Right now I decided to 'clean' the welds with an angle grinder. This is a great test to see if the welds have good penetration!
And I am also looking to reposition the rear bracket of the chaincover, since the frame is lengthened.

A little introduction and then the update pictures!

Picture above: Cutting and placing it in the jig.

Picture above: Ready to clean paint and weld!

Finishing welding job.

Done! Now time to prepare for a powdercoat!

Relocation the rear chaincover bracket since the frame is lengthened.

Bottom bracket serial number.

Work in progress. Looking very good!!

I will round it with flexibele sandpaper, but this looks very good.

Only top tube grinding left. No gaps or spots in the welds except for one little gap. One tap with a brush after paint and its gone.

 

[BartRidesEternal]

I can take the frame, fork and chaincover to the coater next week for a powdercoat.
Can't choose all RAL colours, it depends what he has in stock.

I also want to re-print these original stickers since I love the style and lettering:

What frame colour would be great combined with these wheels?:

Wheels are refurbished!


Regarding the frame/fork colour I am thinking in a more timeless classic direction, since the lengthened frame reminds me of the old motorcycles, just like @Pondo mentioned in the previous topic.

I am also considering to not put fenders on this bike.

Its more like a boardtracker/hotrod/ratrod look then, just how I like me bikes

A colour example I do like, but its not my bike:

 

[Kevin B]

This build is awesome.

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

a dark blue like that picture would be nice rather than the usual flat black.

 

[BartRidesEternal]

A quick mockup and check before the parts go to the powdercoater.

Matte black is just simply awesome. So no bad choice there.
If the coater has another colour in stock then I'll go with my gut and choose.
Dark red, Army green, Dark blue, Dark brown, are colours I'm open to.

I sanded down the joints. Quality is great, but you can still see it a little bit.

 

[68z27]

A quick mockup and check before the parts go to the powdercoater.

Matte black is just simply awesome. So no bad choice there.
If the coater has another colour in stock then I'll go with my gut and choose.
Dark red, Army green, Dark blue, Dark brown, are colours I'm open to.

I sanded down the joints. Quality is great, but you can still see it a little bit.

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this is such a cool build - great tubing/jig work and vision. Love the flat section on the top bar. If you do consider fender(s), maybe a short one on the back wheel and nothing up front? Track racer vibe? While you're taking pictures, take that door handle behind your bike. It may make a good shifter or something......

 

[Pondo]

Love it! I don’t think you can go wrong with the colors you’re considering. I think it would also look good in satin dark maroon or taupe.

 

[BartRidesEternal]

this is such a cool build - great tubing/jig work and vision. Love the flat section on the top bar. If you do consider fender(s), maybe a short one on the back wheel and nothing up front? Track racer vibe? While you're taking pictures, take that door handle behind your bike. It may make a good shifter or something......

Appreciate that, thank you. I have been thinking about fenders. Maybe some Ratrod drillium plate A speedholed version of the 'Conteq Flat Fender'.
Now that you mention the shifter: I left the cable guides on the down tube there on purpose, since the rear wheel has a Nexus 3 hub. I wanted to fabricate a freaky shifter that works with the original Nexus 3 shifter. I tried a shifter underneath the seat... looked great, but didn't work out for me.

Love it! I don’t think you can go wrong with the colors you’re considering. I think it would also look good in satin dark maroon or taupe.

Taupe or earth colours, also very nice!

After work today I intend to drop off the parts at the powdercoater.
I quickly threw in the aluminium cruiser bars I had in mind for this project, since it might be very cool to have the frame, fork, chainguard and bars in one colour!

Can't wait

 

[BartRidesEternal]

I went to Michael the crazy coater and he had few colours in stock.
Flat black yes, but we chose something different.

Bronze was an option....


But with the red n' whitewall wheels I chose this:

The colours name is: Canal Green.

 

[BartRidesEternal]

I just received pictures

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

great color choice.

 

[BartRidesEternal]

great color choice.

Thank you!

I picked up the frame and parts.
Already put some grease in the frame here and there.
I might use this sprocket, I'm not sure yet.
All parts are green except for the sprocket, which is satin black.
The bars are green also.

Instagram link with little video

Thanks for watching!

 

[BartRidesEternal]

Busy week, got a few things done. I spray painted the little damages on the black parts.

???

No, I'm choosing a black BB bearing on this one!

This will be sweet!

There is a small possibility I can assemble the bars and, wheels tomorrow. That would be awesome!
Green/black with red n' whitewall wheels!!

 

[BartRidesEternal]

Nothing is really secured, but this looks pretty cool.
Unfortunately you can see a bit of the points where the bike is welded and extended.

 

[BartRidesEternal]

Testride today! I got some hours of work done in my shack!
Nexus 3 shifts and rolls like a dream. The original shifter cable was long enough! Only just.

I'm going to extend the bars a little bit and assemble some neat grips. Then the bike is nearly done!

Interesting thought: If Electra extended their frame with 18 centimetres (or a little bit less) they would have a very neat custom cruiser bike (competing with?) like the Basman or other Ruff Cycles bikes/frames.

 

[68z27]

Cool ride, great proportions ..........you do wonderful work!.........