My Ratcruiser build

[Dirty_Vinylpusher]

I like the paintjob and effect with the brown/green, but I must say those welds around the tank plate are a bit.......



Are you MIG welding BTW?

 

[CBURKE]

Sorry guys, got super sick for a few days!
I wet sand with 1000 to get that effect. You could get away with 800, but be carful!

The welds do look a little off, but that's because the plate I got was galvanized and I tried to get it off the best I could, but no luck. I tacked welded it so it wouldn't warp to death. At least it's a Rat Rod so it fits anyway lol.


All done! Might play with the seat a little, not sure if I like how it sits, but LOVE how the bike turned out for my first build. Can't wait to get started on the next one!
20141120_103511 by cburke.industries, on Flickr
20141120_112033 by cburke.industries, on Flickr
20141120_113533 by cburke.industries, on Flickr
20141120_113549 by cburke.industries, on Flickr
20141120_113603 by cburke.industries, on Flickr
And last, from what it was to what it is!
10003924_326117147567188_3920206209556823847_n by cburke.industries, on Flickr
Thank you everyone for looking... Now onto my next build!

 

[Dirty_Vinylpusher]

You should ride that bike with a big grin on your face.
It's awesome.

 

[CBURKE]

Thank you man, I do!
I now have 2 bikes to build for other people!

 

[g-ratter]

The kick stand was looking perfect. Nice Job.

 

[Dirty_Vinylpusher]

Hey what happened with the rear guard (fender)?

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Thin Galvanised sheet is awful to weld, you really need to sand the gal coating off to get a decent weld, hard to do with the thin stuff.

Great bike, looking forward to seeing your future builds!

Luke.

 

[just rats]

Came out great .

 

[CBURKE]

Hey what happened with the rear guard (fender)?

Decided not to use it. Maybe on future builds or maybe add it later.

Thanks guys! This was a great first build for me to get my feet wet!

 

[CBURKE]

Added a fender!
20141225_190607 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

 

[LukeTheJoker]

That finishes it nicely!

Luke.

 

[seangee]

Awesome and inspirational build

 

[CBURKE]

Last pictures I'll post of it. Broke out the good camera!
IMG_9931 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

IMG_9936 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

IMG_9937 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

IMG_9940 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

IMG_9941 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

IMG_9945 by cburke.industries, on Flickr