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Good to hear from you! I was wondering where you were. That picture is uncanny. I have never seen it before. Total coincidence.
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Since tomorrow is my birthday (and it seems that I have gone all-out OCD on this build)..........today I bought a rustier torrington motorbike stem, the correct chainring and cranks (also rusty), and rusty meteor 3 pedals. I also found a Dayton-style chainguard. Should all be here next week.
No more shiny parts!
No more shiny parts!
Almost identical! Thanks for sharing this, Kingfish! I was thinking about using a headlight also. Should I put the skull and cross bones on the tank???
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I know, that is what makes it even cooler!!!! I am signed up on watching this build.
I was considering doing a low mount headlight. But after seeing the cool drawing Kingfish sent me, I had to see what this would look like. I am still looking for the perfect rusty headlight, but I found this cool little light at Memory Lane. I also had this modified headlight bracket that looks like it was modified to be used on this type of stem. Anyway, here is the mock-up. Not sure if I like it or not.
I was thinking more along the lines of something like this...........
Tucked in there tight. Very clean and cool looking. Just need to find the right rusty headlight.
Tucked in there tight. Very clean and cool looking. Just need to find the right rusty headlight.
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I like the high one! 
I usually like a lower position, but I think those tusks on the fork take away from the headlight.
I also like the rounded more. Really cool, matches the rounded tank. The other one is a bit too shiny maybe.
I also like the rounded more. Really cool, matches the rounded tank. The other one is a bit too shiny maybe.
That blue light is killer but not on this bike. No color add ons, faded chrome and rusty patina'd are fine but the blue is distracting. I do like the second one, adds to the build without drawing your eyes away.
Carl.
Carl.
The blue does distract but it is the correct type of headlight for the bike (just need to find a rusty one). It would not fit in the stock location because of the differently shaped strut rods. The smaller headlight was just used to show the lower location. I would not use a 70's headlight on this build. I do like the lower location but it would have to be a smaller headlight. More research and development needed here.
I like that idea but it wouldn't fit inside the strut rods and I don't think it would look good out in front of the strut rods.Or maybe... round and low?
I couldn't agree more! I'm sure you will find the perfect headlight for that spot. [emoji106]
Luckily there are still a few days left in this build off... [emoji23]
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The fork does have its original screw and thick square washer to hold a headlight bracket (and it turns!).
And I have a couple of different headlight brackets to play around with.
But none of my ideas are the look I am after. Might not have a headlight at all. Just have to see what kind of other ideas I can come up with. Hopefully, I will have that "eureka" moment. But I am going to shelf the idea for now. Cheers!
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It's FAT FRANK FRIDAY!
This is not permanent. But I just had to do it.
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Tim, I know I sound like a broken record, but this is RAT ROD BIKES. Not the CABE. 
The Fat Franks wouldn't have been found on that type of frame, but you'll use them. But you won't use a cool old front headlight, like a tractor light with a rusty patina, because that wouldn't have been found on that bike?
Or try a 'rust-ina process?
If it feels right, do it. No holds barred.
The Fat Franks wouldn't have been found on that type of frame, but you'll use them. But you won't use a cool old front headlight, like a tractor light with a rusty patina, because that wouldn't have been found on that bike?
Or try a 'rust-ina process? If it feels right, do it. No holds barred.
