this makes me think of those vintage tin metal small diameter map containers... wonder if one could be found small enough to fit in the tank area of a two tube bike as a "gas tank" like on the very early motorcycles.
faux oil bag / storage
- Thread starter ifitsfreeitsforme
- Start date
Help Support Rat Rod Bikes Bicycle Forum:
^^^^ :lol: :lol: :lol:
I'm laughing with you as I've been known to spend much time on a similar quest.
I got those tin cans yesterday. They are really nice.
I'm laughing with you as I've been known to spend much time on a similar quest.
I got those tin cans yesterday. They are really nice.
ya they are - thanks for mine.
Thanks for sticking another idea in my head to obsess about! :shock:
Your idea is too cool not to weigh in. One thing I'd like to see is a container that has the same look on both ends, like the mooneyes gas tanks. Both sides are slightly curved outward or rounded. The containers shwonn here being cans, look like either one or both sides are flat, designed to sit on a table.
Another thought would be to use a piece of industrial black or galvanized pipe (say, 3" OD) Get a piece like 4 or 5" long, have both ends threaded, then get scew-on end caps. You'd get that equal look on both sides, and it wouldn't look flattish on the ends.
Spin
Your idea is too cool not to weigh in. One thing I'd like to see is a container that has the same look on both ends, like the mooneyes gas tanks. Both sides are slightly curved outward or rounded. The containers shwonn here being cans, look like either one or both sides are flat, designed to sit on a table.
Another thought would be to use a piece of industrial black or galvanized pipe (say, 3" OD) Get a piece like 4 or 5" long, have both ends threaded, then get scew-on end caps. You'd get that equal look on both sides, and it wouldn't look flattish on the ends.
Spin
^^ agreed, the moon spun aluminum end cap look would be ideal. something's out there, we just have to find it. i'll be scanning flea markets for cool stuff i can use. if you find two, then maybe you'd have identical caps for both sides. the possibilites are endless.
I was at an antique shop today and almost bought an empty can of Prince William Tobacco. I just wasn't sure if it was too big a diameter, so I left it there.
CCR
Mouth-Breather
it would be sweet to either adapt a lid to an old oil can or get a decal or something to make it look like an old one .... im thinking a Wolfs Head or D.A. Speed Oil can would look sweet on BOBBACHOPS 
CCR said:it would be sweet to either adapt a lid to an old oil can or get a decal or something to make it look like an old one .... im thinking a Wolfs Head or D.A. Speed Oil can would look sweet on BOBBACHOPS
Nice Cans!!!
like someone else mentioned, the tea can is not rounded at both ends, for a simulated moon tank. but if you take the lid off,then press it into the bottom of the can, it fits perfectly! it looks balanced. so i ordered another one,just for the lid! i`ll post a pic when finished, or possibly stomp them flat, if it does not work! :x
i`ll post a pic when finished, or possibly stomp them flat, if it does not work! :x
Great idea. I mounted one of the Ebay tea cans on this frame yesterday.
I found this site in my search for a suitable can for this project. I haven't purchased one yet, but looks like they would work well and the price is right.
https://www.specialtybottle.com/index.a ... ProdID=411
https://www.specialtybottle.com/index.a ... ProdID=411
I've made a couple of them. If anynone is interested i can make them one. i have 2 different types of pleather let me know. 8 bucks plus shipping
let me know. 8 bucks plus shipping
I used some tin caps that came with the tubes. I'm gonna make some more out of pvc pipespinman said:
here`s my version of the `ol ebay tea can,that i finally used. mounted it on my spaceliner build,but looks better on a twin bar frame,as there is more open space to see it. who would have thought you could have so much fun, with a $5 tin can! :lol:
Ian, I don't care how many "innovative" forks, chopped or custom frames, fat tires, schmancy wheels, blah, blah, blah, THIS has got to be the COOLEST idea of 2008!..........I'll be using it..........Thank you very much.
