ENIGMA

[kingfish254]

Just don't do any bunny hops or you'll lose that back wheel!

 

[fordsnake]

Just don't do any bunny hops or you'll lose that back wheel!

Why hop bunnies when you can leave road kill?.

 

[fordsnake]

So I spent the entire day working out the stance of the bike, now I can begin designing and creating the direction for the build. I just threw on a couple of seats and a Spaceliner tank I had lying around.

 

[fordsnake]

I want this direction to feature many of the characteristics of a Rat Rod automobile...what I've observed in looking at multiple images Rat Rods cars & trucks, that there are 5 key elements seen on almost every 4-wheel Rat Rod:

1. Patina & Rust
2. Low Stance
3. Wheels & Tires
4. Front Grill
5. Header Pipes

I'm going to try and use these elements as a bench mark to achieve my desire result. Of course all of this may change over the next three months?

 

[dragnusa]

now just put a pivot at the top and a small air cylinder on the bottom and have air ride

 

[Gold Street Customs]

Nice Co-Op , Looking good on the stance.

 

[fordsnake]

Initially, I wasn't sold on the tank because of the light line (facing upward) So I attempted to lower it...I just added a chrome bezel for the time being. I'm not sure yet if this is the right solution? I also added a cardboard scimitar to tie together the design flow of the bike.

 

[Funkme]

The one builder to watch...

Eye popping creations ,always his bikes come out like a work of art...

Good luck maybe 3 in row...

 

[Skipton]

Love the look of the last photo... Killer work as always!

 

[fordsnake]

I spent most of the day finessing the rear. I'm going to wait before coming up with the bracket to attach to the frame. I also added a small 1895 chainring with crank arms for a 20", to help with the ground clearance. Lastly, I pounded out my seat to wrap around the top tube (it's a motorcycle seat pan).


Bicycle seat (rust color). Motorcycle (silver color).


I'll head over to storage tomorrow and pick up these Cadillac chrome fins I bought last year. I had considered using them for Remix. They could be perfect for this build???


This is my grill from my Dodge Magnum, it might work also? I no longer need them, I swapped them out in 2005 for a black set...


I found these unique pedals last year also for Remix (but they arrive too late, after the voting)...who knows they might find there way on to this build?

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Long and low...

Luke.

 

[fordsnake]

Long and low...

Luke.

Yes sir, "slow your roll", is my mantra

 

[tvc15]

Amazing as usual!!!

 

[fordsnake]

Here's a preliminary rendering of the direction I'm going to take. I think my dodge grill will fit the tank opening...I'll start cutting it tomorrow to see?

 

[Randythe Rat]

Look's cool.
Like it a lot.

 

[kingfish254]

I like the sketch better with the grills. I wasn't feeling the spaceliner tank, but I know whatever parts end up sticking will rock.

 

[LukeTheJoker]

That mock up is beyond awesome! Just don't forget to check your chainline as you go!

Luke.

 

[fordsnake]

I like the sketch better with the grills. I wasn't feeling the spaceliner tank, but I know whatever parts end up sticking will rock.

As you know it's a process when creating, experimenting and trying out parts. The spaceliner tank could work...but it would take too much restyling to make it ACE? I'm not sure if the car grill will work yet...I took measurements and it should work?

 

[junknutz1975]

You , sir , ARE THE MAN!

 

[Kroozerdave]

The mockup grille certainly heads more in the direction of the listed rat rod features you listed. Previous years have lead us to expect amazement at the final result, so I would certainly trust your final feel more than mine though.