Naked 41

[JC Extreme]

This is my first builodoff and i'm entering my 1941 Cleveland Welding Company Roadmaster. This bike was a fresh barn find in Ohio and once i set my eyes on her i new exactly how it was going to turn out. Many labor intensive hours later after the frame was ground to a smooth finish and dents punded out of the fenders and tank i ended up with the bike i visoned. This became a labor of love and was exciting all the way to the end. The only thing i haven't finished is the LED taillight which is in the works. Enjoy!

She was a bit rough....

Hopefully you enjoyed my work here...
The only things purchased were a headlight, brass hardware, stainless spokes, old school grips, seat upholstery, pedals, paint, and alot of sanding belts.

 

[Kuttnhack]

That's my kind of bike. I like it. Classy choice of colors and don't forget the wing nuts.

 

[2dawgs]

Great job. Anyone who has Indian MC in the garage is definitely not following the crowd (owned a 99' Chief).

 

[xddorox]

I love the naked steel. That came out real good. Congrats

 

[rico]

ABSOLUTLY A DIFFRENT KIND OF BUILD NICE JOB :!:

 

[BillyOlds]

um, your build is cool and very well done...ur garage is clean and looks very well setup, thats really cool!

 

[warpigg]

Love it. Especially the headlight treatment and brass fittings. Very nice touches.

 

[KOTA]

Some real cool ideas....Wing nuts, quick release of the 40's.

 

[MonsterMetal]

super cool man..... I really like your style...

 

[Walker]

Great looking bike! Love the bars especially

 

[Gdcast]

Clean, simple and classic... a work of art, exactly how I like it.

 

[JoKeR63]

Do I need to be the bad guy again??????????

At least it's not powder-coated!

 

[bombshelterbikes]

I was blown away by the results of all your work! One of the most beautiful bikes in the entire build-off, and probably one i would most like to own.

Did you do a build-thread? I was looking for it in the entries page and could not find it - would have liked to see the progress of blood, sweat, tears.

As for the voting results, your bike might suffer from a lack of modification. With ZERO disrespect intended, it is essentially an amazing "restoration". I totally dug the obvious effort and subtle detailed touches (brass accents, etc), but it might have needed a certain "rattiness".

Hey, if it was my bike, I would likely not have messed with it either! Great ride - enjoy it!

 

[JoKeR63]

I was blown away by the results of all your work! One of the most beautiful bikes in the entire build-off, and probably one i would most like to own.

Did you do a build-thread? I was looking for it in the entries page and could not find it - would have liked to see the progress of blood, sweat, tears.

As for the voting results, your bike might suffer from a lack of modification. With ZERO disrespect intended, it is essentially an amazing "restoration". I totally dug the obvious effort and subtle detailed touches (brass accents, etc), but it might have needed a certain "rattiness".

Hey, if it was my bike, I would likely not have messed with it either! Great ride - enjoy it!

Look at the number of posts, 2, not much room for a build report.

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Awesome job :wink: Got some pics of that Indian :?

 

[bombshelterbikes]

Look at the number of posts, 2, not much room for a build report.[/quote]

Kind of my point. I was trying to refer to the rules requiring a build diary, and the suggestion that when judging, the build diaries should be taken into account. In another thread, the builder of this killer bike seemd a tad upset that his bike was not given more consideration as a "winner". Was just trying to help explain....

Anyway, this is still probably the bike I most appreciate and admire in the build....I just did not think it was truly a "build" in the Rat Rod sense. EIther way, it has a rightfully proud creator/owner and a lot of appreciative site friends.

 

[Gdcast]

I keep coming back to this thread to look at your bike,
Just my kind of bike, I think I might have fallen in love with it

 

[JC Extreme]

Awesome job :wink: Got some pics of that Indian :?

Here are a couple shots of the Chief you see in the background. I have big plans for this over the winter.

 

[JC Extreme]

Look at the number of posts, 2, not much room for a build report.

[/quote]Kind of my point. I was trying to refer to the rules requiring a build diary, and the suggestion that when judging, the build diaries should be taken into account. In another thread, the builder of this killer bike seemd a tad upset that his bike was not given more consideration as a "winner". Was just trying to help explain....

Anyway, this is still probably the bike I most appreciate and admire in the build....I just did not think it was truly a "build" in the Rat Rod sense. EIther way, it has a rightfully proud creator/owner and a lot of appreciative site friends.[/quote]

I appreciate all your comments... I wish i had a better thread but unfortuneately i don't have many project pictures. That's my fault cause i get so wrapped up into my projects i don't care about the inbetween stages i just want to see it completed.

I'm working on a Honda CB550 motorcycle now and i'm transforming it into a cafe style bike. I told a friend of mine that he had to keep track of the build cause i know that i'll get all wrapped up into it and forget.

And yes i did have somewhat of an issue with the fact that most voters are lookling at one photo of the bike and not the post i created for the build off. Did you know that the bike wasn't painted and had a naked finish without looking at the entry post?

I know that i didn't vote on any bike until i looked at other photos of them.

When you have a moment take a look at Jimmy Shines Rat Rod. This really was the inspiration behind the bike.
http://www.jimmyshine.com/BareNekid-index.htm

 

[Gdcast]

Well, bike is Awesome and the Indian... the Indian makes my heart skip a beat.