(MBBO#05 Class 2) Pumpkin King

[josh_from_ga]

Hey, everyone. After quite a bit of procrastination I've decided to go ahead with an idea I've been kicking around in my head for a while now. No cutting or welding required (most likely) so I should complete this one. Combining 3 of my favorite things: old bikes, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and Halloween; I wanna turn my rusty old Cycle Truck frame into a harbinger of doom and candy.

2" wide rims and orangewall tires will give it a pop of color.

Hopefully this turns out like the picture in my head.

 

[josh_from_ga]

The back rim is getting laced up to a coaster hub with 10g spokes from a Worksman wheel.

 

[KJV]

 

[OneHorsePower]

Sweet! nice cycle truck , love the tire combo!

 

[josh_from_ga]

Sweet! nice cycle truck , love the tire combo!

Seeing these tires while browsing is what sparked the concept of Pumpkin King.

 

[deven_science]

If no welding or mods, why is it class 2?

Either way, I'm watching.

 

[RustyGold]

This years rules have changed a bit...

"Class 1: Will now be only for rebuilt and refurbished original muscle bikes or accurate reproductions of an original muscle bike in their original sizes. Period correct accessories are encouraged."

You'd think it would be class 1, as it came with big n' littles from the factory

Jason

 

[josh_from_ga]

There may be some cutting and welding, but it's too early to tell. I don't know how to weld, so that's the treat if things go well.

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Welcome aboard Josh!

Luke.

 

[OddJob]

Like your concept! RaT oN!

 

[josh_from_ga]

Work, work, work...
Gets in the way of building. But at least I got the rear wheel done. Gonna try and get some done on the frame as well.

 

[RustyGold]

Very pumpkin-y

Jason

 

[josh_from_ga]

Quick mockup now that both wheels are done. I'll probably go with crustier handlebars on the final version.

 

[Fv2]

Watching

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Orangewalls... COOL!

Luke.

 

[OneHorsePower]

Yeah! Looks great already

 

[OddJob]

How's the pumpkin chariot coming along Josh?

 

[josh_from_ga]

How's the pumpkin chariot coming along Josh?

Slow, the hurricane threw my timetable off. No power at my house until 2 days ago, and been busy as heck at work. I'm gonna try to get it sanded down today, painted tomorrow, and assembled later this week. I want it rideable by Halloween, any extras after that will happen in November

 

[kingfish254]

Love how those tires and wheels turned out. Show an angled shot of that rear wheel to show off how fat it is.
Sorry to hear about the tree and the power loss from Matthew. We only lost power for 1 day. Good luck getting everything back in order.
Have fun with Pumpkin King on Halloween.

 

[OddJob]

Ditto the King ^ on the well wishes for hurricane recovery. And, if there's a camera handy, grab a couple shots on the goblin night...