Rocky

[CruJones]

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.

That’s a good idea, the rust pigment I used on the tank would probably stick to it then !!

 

[Bike from the Dead]

That’s a good idea, the rust pigment I used on the tank would probably stick to it then !!

It's worth a try at least! It might give a similar finish to the handlebars!

 

[CruJones]

So What Year Is It Anyway ?

 

[OddJob]

Hey CJ, really dig this build. And one of our favorite trips ever was to your beautiful state and picking fresh fruit in August!

As you can tell from my build thread, right now I'm in search of good photo ops and results for my Finished Build thread. One thing to keep in mind, with your 'dark coloring' on your bike, is to pick a lighter background, and not very 'busy'; so the bike stands out. It's okay to have some artistic shots in the Finished thread as well, many photos and descriptions of your cool custom processes. The first photo in the Finished thread will be the voting photo, one that everyone will see.

And hey, this is my 7th Build Off and I'm still trying to get it right!

RaT oN~!

 

[kingfish254]

So I decided to work on Rocky today instead of cutting the grass lol. My vision is really starting to take shape. I appreciate you looking and I hope everybody is having a great summer!View attachment 164217View attachment 164218View attachment 164219View attachment 164221View attachment 164222View attachment 164223View attachment 164220

Man, I am way behind on this build! Those cylinder head covers are awesome!

 

[kingfish254]

Okay, first I have to apologize for being a month behind on this build. This has really turned out to be a TOP SHELF build man!!! I cannot think of anything I would change. It's just the right amount of everything. Killer ideas and flow. So glad to see that you built out both sides of the bike. Sometimes builders forget that there is a left side of the bike and don't even show pics from that side.
JUST WOW!!!!

 

[Santee]

Nice job on this build!

 

[CruJones]

Hey CJ, really dig this build. And one of our favorite trips ever was to your beautiful state and picking fresh fruit in August!

As you can tell from my build thread, right now I'm in search of good photo ops and results for my Finished Build thread. One thing to keep in mind, with your 'dark coloring' on your bike, is to pick a lighter background, and not very 'busy'; so the bike stands out. It's okay to have some artistic shots in the Finished thread as well, many photos and descriptions of your cool custom processes. The first photo in the Finished thread will be the voting photo, one that everyone will see.

And hey, this is my 7th Build Off and I'm still trying to get it right!

RaT oN~!

Thanks OddJob…. I appreciate you following the build. I always look forward to hearing what you have to say. I like your advice on the pictures, I haven’t been really happy with any of my pics. It actually looks way better in person. Thanks again and I just wanted to say that your build turned out great! I’m big family guy and I am very close with my father so I ran really appreciate your theme! Before stating Rocky I was going to do a bike themed after my 72 Olds that was my fathers but I’m thinking that might be a cool project for next years build off..!

 

[CruJones]

Okay, first I have to apologize for being a month behind on this build. This has really turned out to be a TOP SHELF build man!!! I cannot think of anything I would change. It's just the right amount of everything. Killer ideas and flow. So glad to see that you built out both sides of the bike. Sometimes builders forget that there is a left side of the bike and don't even show pics from that side.
JUST WOW!!!!

Hey KF… your basically the reason why I decided to give the build off a try, so the fact that you like the build means a lot ! Thanks again and your bike is looking great as well.!

 

[CruJones]

Nice job on this build!

Thanks Santee !

 

[kingfish254]

Hey KF… your basically the reason why I decided to give the build off a try,

 

[CruJones]

So last night we were flipping through Disney Plus looking for a Saturday evening movie for my daughter and I saw the rocketeer which I absolutely loved when I was a kid. It got me thinking about the rocketeers helmet and boom I had a possible idea for Rocky ! View attachment 169161

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Unbearably cool idea! Just be sure to match the finish on the tank, don't want it to stand out

 

[CruJones]

Unbearably cool idea! Just be sure to match the finish on the tank, don't want it to stand out

Thanks brother, I’m actually going out to the garage now to start the paint process ! I’m definitely going to match the tank color and patina !!

 

[kingfish254]

I love how you made it flow just like the chain guard!!!
Brilliant.

 

[CruJones]

I love how you made it flow just like the chain guard!!!
Brilliant.

Thanks KF... you have a good eye! I used the chain guard for the template.

 

[Captain Awesome]

Love it. Good eye for details

 

[marshall hudson]

Love that fender add on. Ive kicked around ideas for a fender fin before and I think you nailed it with this one.

 

[CruJones]

Thanks Captain and Marshall , I appreciate you guys looking !!

 

[Tallbikeman]

I really like the creative ideas that are the foundation to this terrific bike. Your eye for detail is excellent. Love your fender fin. Can't wait to see it painted. Keep up the good work.