Rocky

[CruJones]

I love old building timbers. Close grain, no knots, super dried out and stable. I have a bunch I got out of a commercial shed that was torn down. Great wood to work with. I love your wood tank. Is this a sandwich job with the interior hollow?

Thanks..! your not lying it’s great wood to work with. The tank was a joy to make and it is hollow on the inside.

 

[CruJones]

This bike is turning out great. Love the pseudo motor and exhaust pipe. With bars that low and the proper gearing you should be able to keep up with just about anyone on the bike trail. I love that period bike reflector. Not too many of those out there.

Thank you I appreciate you looking and the positive feedback. So it’s kinda funny the neighbor came over to grab some PVC and saw it and thought it was a real motorcycle at first lol. The reflector has been sitting in my parts box for 2 years, so I’m happy to find a good home for it.!

 

[CruJones]

So nothing crazy but I did get my McCauley chain guard mocked up today. I got really lucky because the original paint of it just happens to be basically a exact match to Rocky. I’m also toying around with a set of teardrop style hubcaps for the front. I was hoping to get the exhaust done on the other side but my plumbing box was one elbow short..! So I will have to make a trip to the hardware store during the week for that. On the plus side tho I found my antique 30s railroad sign glass reflectors and the size is perfect and pops right into the end of the exhaust! I love it when that stuff happens

 

[CruJones]

 

[OddJob]

When parts start fitting themselves to the build you are really 'in the zone'!

That guard match, the reflectors sliding right in, prime examples. I got only two words for this build:
Award winning.

 

[CruJones]

Thanks OddJob, this has been a really great experience ! I really did laugh to myself when the reflector pushed in with a pressed fit feel lol

 

[Scrap Wolf]

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Man, this bike looks so good. Nice to see all small additions really add something to the bike.

 

[SwissGuy]

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This chainguard and the eshaust reflectors really are the icing on a already beautiful cake!

 

[Bike from the Dead]

Man, Rocky just keeps getting better and better!

 

[CruJones]

Man, this bike looks so good. Nice to see all small additions really add something to the bike.

Thanks Scrap Wolf, I appreciate you looking !

 

[CruJones]

Man, Rocky just keeps getting better and better!

That means a lot BFTD.! Thanks for looking !

 

[CruJones]

This chainguard and the eshaust reflectors really are the icing on a already beautiful cake!

Thanks SwissGuy! I appreciate you following !

 

[CruJones]

Had a great all around day, the family and I took advantage of the beautiful weather, low humidity and temps in the low 80s to do some apple and peach picking ! Also on top of that I managed to get the exhaust done on the left side of Rocky. Life was good today !

 

[CruJones]

Here’s the little lady that named Rocky !!!

 

[Palepainter]

Really loved this entire thread. Nice job on the bike. Very well done with some really cool one off features.

 

[Jake Sensi]

VERY SWEET BUILD. YO ROCKY NOW GET TO PICTURING!! PEACE

 

[Bike from the Dead]

Looks like Rocky is just about done! It seems all that's missing is a chain. You did a great job putting that bike together, and your kid did a great job naming it! Well done!

 

[CruJones]

Really loved this entire thread. Nice job on the bike. Very well done with some really cool one off features.

Thanks Palepainter, I appreciate you looking and the nice comments !

 

[CruJones]

Looks like Rocky is just about done! It seems all that's missing is a chain. You did a great job putting that bike together, and your kid did a great job naming it! Well done!

Thanks for following the build and always having nice things to say. Your right about almost being done, I have a few small things to finish up on it. I need to find a chain like you said, get the rear fender braces bolted in and also the rear hub doesn't have any guts in it. Now that I am thinking about it tho, I'm not sure I like the crank being that clean and shiny? I'm glad we are talking about this lol...!

 

[Bike from the Dead]

Thanks for following the build and always having nice things to say. Your right about almost being done, I have a few small things to finish up on it. I need to find a chain like you said, get the rear fender braces bolted in and also the rear hub doesn't have any guts in it. Now that I am thinking about it tho, I'm not sure I like the crank being that clean and shiny? I'm glad we are talking about this lol...!

My pleasure! Maybe you could use some coarse steel wool or some fine sandpaper to give the crank more of a brushed look? Wouldn't make it less clean, but it could tone down the shine.