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I took an old MTB a few years ago cut it and added a couple inches just for fun and added a power boost! People think it really does something ? :lol:

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Take your'e average garden hose holder that someone wants to throw out
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Here is another hint....
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AND......
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REAR BOBBED FENDER :shock: :shock: :shock: :D
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I haven't cut or sized it yet, but it will be my fender. :idea: :arrow: :mrgreen: 8)
 
Here is some stuff from Flexy.

Tea pitcher lid for headlight lense (headlight is a 50s fire/police spotlight)
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Flask used as number plate as well as battery pack for chainguard lights, Switch is under the cap)
Jigger below too.
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Bottom half of cocktail shaker cut to form rear springer cover
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Hood ornament from 54 Chevy with the wings cut off and jet wings from 53 Ford hood ornament JBWelded
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from my build off bike 8" 2 barrel air cleaner covers as number plates
of course that was before i had seen paint can lids for the same purpose (we need to see some of those listed here)
Side Note: some of the larger 4 barrel air cleaner covers could be used for 20" bikes as moon style wheel covers


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I put a dragon head in the brake bridge
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Mafe a shift knob2
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threaded the end to screw onto whatever i want old glass door knob
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I must say, I LOVE this thread. I don't have anything on any of my bikes that would qualify them worthy of this peticular thread but man...the ingenuity of the builds shown are incredible. You guys are a inspiration. 8) 8) 8) 8)
 
My rat headlight, copper bowl, copper mould, insulator, LED light.
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My taillight, copper and brass match holder, insulator, taillight lens, LED flashlight.
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Hammered Higgins had a few non bicycle specific parts. Hammers, copper mug, cast iron scroll work were used.
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This is Sopan (garbage) that we used to haul trashbags from the workshop to the bin.... a small garden hand trolley and a worthless bike. Small embedded pic is a friends skate bike i made useable for him, skateboard wheels in front, standard rear wheel. fun to ride after i find out how to steer it :roll:

 
Tinkerbull said:
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This is Sopan (garbage) that we used to haul trashbags from the workshop to the bin.... a small garden hand trolley and a worthless bike. Small embedded pic is a friends skate bike i made useable for him, skateboard wheels in front, standard rear wheel. fun to ride after i find out how to steer it :roll:


That worthless bike has a pretty cool chainguard.
 

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