BO15 Mudd (my name is)

[kingfish254]

This is the final step to having my chick magnet done and I'm starting to get antsy.

Maybe a name change is in order?

 

[Couch tater]

Naw, the chick magnet part is obvious. I'm rounding up parts for my next build that I've named Toad. My garage is getting a little swampy.

 

[metalchewy]

Cool Build. Love the name, I sing Primus every time I see the title. My wife thinks I've lost it at times....

I Always love an off road changeover. Coming together nicely. [emoji106][emoji106]. Very cool[emoji41]

 

[Couch tater]

I looked outside this morning and there weren't whitecaps on the pond, so quick as a sugar buzzed bunny I headed out to the painting tree. One coat of clear has been applied so if the wind keeps down my paint work will be done in a couple of hours. It is early mulberry season here so there is a real possibility of avian added artwork. On a sad note, the J.C. Higgins water slides liberated themselves from the frame. I attribute that to the frame having a whole bunch of "texture" as the artsy folks would say. Here is a photo of the first coat of clear for the extra super discerning eye.

 

[sandman]

Any fish in that there pond ?

 

[Couch tater]

Bass, crappie, bluegill, catfish. It's 9 acres of forget the world and relax.

 

[Couch tater]

Two coats of clear are laid down now, which would be the equivalent thickness of 14 coats done by somebody that knows how to paint. Moments before the clouds covered the sun for the next three weeks, I looked out and saw glint. Yowzahh.

 

[Captain Awesome]

I looked outside this morning and there weren't whitecaps on the pond, so quick as a sugar buzzed bunny I headed out to the painting tree. One coat of clear has been applied so if the wind keeps down my paint work will be done in a couple of hours. It is early mulberry season here so there is a real possibility of avian added artwork. On a sad note, the J.C. Higgins water slides liberated themselves from the frame. I attribute that to the frame having a whole bunch of "texture" as the artsy folks would say. Here is a photo of the first coat of clear for the extra super discerning eye.

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I see we have similar paint booths

 

[Couch tater]

You would think at my age that I would have learned not to touch the frame until the paint has dried. And I have! I left Mudd hanging in the painting tree overnight. I placed a single drop of blood on Mudd to attract the she-devils from yonder woods to secure their blessings so I'm hoping they visited. Saturday is when it will all come together. No fancy-schmancy bike repair stand for the final assembly either, Mudd is going to be assembled on the ground like a proper BMX'er. Stay tuned for more action.

 

[Couch tater]

Bolted everything up this morning, adjusted it for riding position, and skeddadled around my neighborhood. Initial impressions are mostly good. The gearing is too low so the drive cog is going to get replaced by one that is wee-er. The front tire has a little bit of a side hop so that will be looked into, but it isn't a deal breaker. The chain adjusters have the hind tire in perfect alignment with little room to spare. Smoooooth ride so I'm pleased.

Most importantly, the chicks approve!

 

[SurfKlunk]

Bolted everything up this morning, adjusted it for riding position, and skeddadled around my neighborhood. Initial impressions are mostly good. The gearing is too low so the drive cog is going to get replaced by one that is wee-er. The front tire has a little bit of a side hop so that will be looked into, but it isn't a deal breaker. The chain adjusters have the hind tire in perfect alignment with little room to spare. Smoooooth ride so I'm pleased.

Most importantly, the chicks approve!

Just read this straight through and this is awesome! FYI I live right up the street from Morro Strand State Beach, 3 hours north of Southern California! This post is missing something though...

 

[kingfish254]

The gearing is too low so the drive cog is going to get replaced by one that is wee-er.

 

[Couch tater]

Just read this straight through and this is awesome! FYI I live right up the street from Morro Strand State Beach, 3 hours north of Southern California! This post is missing something though...
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It's been raining again so I haven't gotten out for the final photo session, I'm going to try today, I think I know a good spot.

 

[Couch tater]

Mudd is officially d-u-n.

 

[SurfKlunk]

Mudd is officially d-u-n.

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[OddJob]

Let's see the whole enchilada!

 

[Couch tater]

Let's see the whole enchilada!

It's in the finished threads.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Nice job!
I also enjoyed reading through the journal. Very entertaining.