Return of the “Hey, that’s cool!” thread...

[OddJob]

@JA331 is bringing the thunder from 'down under' again this year. This CWC frame started out like this...."I'm going to go with a simple black powder coat finish"....

When he gets it back from the sand blaster after a long wait, it still has some rust, defective surface, and discoloration on it. He defies the curse of those of us who have overused our hands for years, Mr Art Hritis, and hands scrubs and massages the frame to this....

Then he goes further with a new - to -me product called Rust Prevention Magic (RPM) paste to preserve the now bare metal frame he originally hoped in his mind's eye for the finish on this build....

And , viola'! He created an amazing result, almost a gun metal / blued finish as the paste darkened the steel some and resulted in this really cool finish.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

It was cool just because it was CWC. Now it is a whole new level

 

[MattiThundrrr]

What's the best thing about the buildoffs? Ideas that might not have come to a builder get shared from across the world

Well you could always make a set of three, from large to small.

YOU GAVE ME AN IDEA!
FLYING PORK CHOPS, IN FORMATION:

Great collaboration, guys! Making the dream work!

 

[BartRidesEternal]

Trying out some ideas for graphics to go the chainguard and some better "Tach" designs.
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These are done in MS PowerPoint.

Love these decals @handyandy1100 made! The bottom one (letters) reminds me of the days I watched Chip Foose on TV.


I have this notion builds are slowing down a little bit at this time. Maybe because the weather is getting hotter.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Love these decals @handyandy1100 made!

The pictures don't come along with the quotes. Here's Andy's rad artwork

Thanks Barto!

 

[handyandy1100]

The pictures don't come along with the quotes. Here's Andy's rad artwork View attachment 235893
Thanks Barto!

Thanks guys. I still can't decide which font to use on the chainguard sticker.

 

[OddJob]

Thanks guys. I still can't decide which font to use on the chainguard sticker.

Font #1. Or for a more '70s cartoon looking version, with a Weird oHs vibe; Swung Note font. Here's an example:

 

[LeMad Hatter]

Bikewhorder is building his bike out of laminated wood!

 

[handyandy1100]

Font #1. Or for a more '70s cartoon looking version, with a Weird oHs vibe; Swung Note font. Here's an example:

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That's a cool font OJ. I don't have it on my laptop, but I guess I can download it off the interwebs. Trouble is, all the phishing and internet safety videos I have to watch at work have me overly paranoid about downloading anything these days!

 

[MattiThundrrr]

JA331 overcoming adversity to bring the awesome!

I got a heap of work done this afternoon. I was going at it pretty hard and didn’t bother to take photos

This is awesome:

...but the 3 piece skiptooth is ∆W€§°M€!!!

This is going to earn some votes

 

[OddJob]

It's a Sin-na-man how good you are getting at faux RaT-ina, @BartRidesEternal !

 

[BartRidesEternal]

It's a Sin-na-man how good you are getting at faux RaT-ina, @BartRidesEternal !

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Thanks!! I'm so happy with the current outcome, can't wait to get back in that tractor shed again.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

I decided I needed to attach the rear springer arms to the bb

Something cool is happening here v

^and also over here

 

[handyandy1100]

Not actually part of the build-off, but Odd Job's ratrod electric fiddle ought to be pretty cool when done.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

It feels surprisingly solid given the lack of a seat tube

The looks are definitely solid! I could ride that

 

[JA331]

JA331 overcoming adversity to bring the awesome!

This is awesome:View attachment 236016
...but the 3 piece skiptooth is ∆W€§°M€!!! View attachment 236017
This is going to earn some votes

@MattiThundrrr

Thanks heaps buddy.

@JA331 is bringing the thunder from 'down under' again this year. This CWC frame started out like this...."I'm going to go with a simple black powder coat finish"....

View attachment 234929

When he gets it back from the sand blaster after a long wait, it still has some rust, defective surface, and discoloration on it. He defies the curse of those of us who have overused our hands for years, Mr Art Hritis, and hands scrubs and massages the frame to this....

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Then he goes further with a new - to -me product called Rust Prevention Magic (RPM) paste to preserve the now bare metal frame he originally hoped in his mind's eye for the finish on this build....

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And , viola'! He created an amazing result, almost a gun metal / blued finish as the paste darkened the steel some and resulted in this really cool finish.

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@OddJob

I just came across this thread and your awesome post. Thanks heaps man.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Silver sprockets going into the anodizer tub.

Love that photo

 

[MattiThundrrr]

i think the 26x2.125 front and rear suit the style of the bike better.

Mo fatta

Mo betta!

 

[ingola]

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Mo betta!

Awesome @Captain Awesome can insert his this thing here

 

[Captain Awesome]

Awesome @Captain Awesome can insert his this thing here

I'm not inserting my thing anywhere

What are you on about