have you ever tried modge podge?
RRBBO - 60's Western Flyer
- Thread starter Clothespin n
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Not yet Bro...but you can bet the gears are turning after seeing
all the "Mod Podge" about...Mod Podge..
I want to do a Frame in it!
Peace,
Kev.
all the "Mod Podge" about...Mod Podge..
I want to do a Frame in it!
Peace,
Kev.
PURE HOTROD! the offy, the glass knob shifter, red steelies & wide whites!! the pinstripping & the pin-up girl! thats one kool kemp Kev!!
thanks PoPPa WHeeLie,
peace,
Kev.
peace,
Kev.
A few more small things in "The Detail" work and I'm done..
maybe some more Paint tricks or Graphics... :?:
I ran a bead of Hockey Tape around the Bars for the grips.
I open the Grips and wrapped them around the bar.
then I placed the last bullet in the clip and PUSHED IT IN..
it's good and tight!
I then pushed the 50 Cal bullet into the bars.
It fits very snug so glue is prolly not required.
I glued( with 2 part Epoxy ) my head badge on..
I found a little "LaPelle" pin with a Canada Flag on in
..and it filled an unwanted screw head very well..
I was able to re-conect my chain links all back up....
and set the Rear Wheel..
( am I the only guy who gets a bit stressed when setting the rear
so that the Coaster/ allignment / chain tension / overall look / all
match up. :?: :?:
never mind I had to do a cold stretch SQUEEZE to get the drop outs
around the proper Washers on the Axle
:x :x .it was TIGHT! :roll:
The test ride is soon!
a few more details to come..... :wink:
peace
Kev.
maybe some more Paint tricks or Graphics... :?:
I ran a bead of Hockey Tape around the Bars for the grips.
I open the Grips and wrapped them around the bar.
then I placed the last bullet in the clip and PUSHED IT IN..
it's good and tight!
I then pushed the 50 Cal bullet into the bars.
It fits very snug so glue is prolly not required.
I glued( with 2 part Epoxy ) my head badge on..
I found a little "LaPelle" pin with a Canada Flag on in
..and it filled an unwanted screw head very well..
I was able to re-conect my chain links all back up....
and set the Rear Wheel..
( am I the only guy who gets a bit stressed when setting the rear
so that the Coaster/ allignment / chain tension / overall look / all
match up. :?: :?:
never mind I had to do a cold stretch SQUEEZE to get the drop outs
around the proper Washers on the Axle
:x :x .it was TIGHT! :roll:
The test ride is soon!
a few more details to come..... :wink:
peace
Kev.
You did some fantastic work there Kev and from your kitchen on top of that! You own bro. 
lookin great, bro!!!
well folks..
The rain stopped and i took it for a ride this morning out and about!
WOW!
The shifting Index is perfect!
I have a squeek in the front wheel.....
that'll drive me nuts :shock:
so I am going to take the front hub apart
and re-pack/change the bearings.
I thought this might happen as the front wheel ,is
the stock wheel from the bike ,
and the only bearings I didn't rebuild!
I think the guy next door thinks I'm nuts :lol:
outside at 5:30 in the morning in an Ashworth Golf sweat shirt,
a pair of Volcom Board shorts,
and Brown Chucks with no socks :shock:
but hey..I hoped outa bed and looked at the build and said
"I gotta ride this thing NOW!"
so,back to the bench I go to rebuild the front Hub..
peace,
Kev.
The rain stopped and i took it for a ride this morning out and about!
WOW!
The shifting Index is perfect!
I have a squeek in the front wheel.....
that'll drive me nuts :shock:
so I am going to take the front hub apart
and re-pack/change the bearings.
I thought this might happen as the front wheel ,is
the stock wheel from the bike ,
and the only bearings I didn't rebuild!
I think the guy next door thinks I'm nuts :lol:
outside at 5:30 in the morning in an Ashworth Golf sweat shirt,
a pair of Volcom Board shorts,
and Brown Chucks with no socks :shock:
but hey..I hoped outa bed and looked at the build and said
"I gotta ride this thing NOW!"
so,back to the bench I go to rebuild the front Hub..
peace,
Kev.
Cool! Love the V8 sign upfront! Really cool ride!
Easy.
Easy.
kev! i love this bike man! it looks sweet... I need to tear apart my crank on my build off bike, i was racing my friend on it today and i think i blue a bearing, its okay though i need 2 polish the sprocket. Today it was 45 outside i was riding all day WOOT! But yeah nice bike kev.
So...I have been holding off on naming my bike.
But I did want a Licence plate now that I am not
running the Rear 1931 Ford taillight.
I looked everywhere and found no old plates..so I decided
to make one.and on the plate I decided to write
"Pin it"
..Pin up Girl
..Pin Stripes
..Clothespin "N"
..and the most important thing to do in a Traditional
Hot Rod with a 255 Cubic Inch, 24 Stud Flathead with
3 Stromberg 97 Carbs is;
PIN IT!.....
I found a piece of Copper Pipe in the Toilet repair section
of my LHS and some Drain Chain and clips.
I cut the pipe length wise and flattened it out by
POUNDING it with a Rubber Mallet and a regular hammer.
I made sure I was on top of Knarley,chunky parts of my carport
so it would get all scratched and beat up.
I then cut out a rectangle piece and rounded off the corners.
I stuck some letters on the copper plate and pin-striped a line around the plate with peal and stick pin-striping.
I sprayed it with Red Oxide Primer..and then( while that was wet )
I sprayed it with the Red I finished the wheels and tank in.
I then removed the letters and pin-striping and was left
with the copper showing.
Then I took some 200 grit sand paper and steel whool and
SOFTLY passed it over the surface to nock the
tops off and have the copper show through..giving
the plate the distressed/aged look.
then I drilled 2 little holes..cut my drain chain to length
and hung er up!
Badda bing...Badda boom,
one Antique Licence plate!
peace,
Kev.
But I did want a Licence plate now that I am not
running the Rear 1931 Ford taillight.
I looked everywhere and found no old plates..so I decided
to make one.and on the plate I decided to write
"Pin it"
..Pin up Girl
..Pin Stripes
..Clothespin "N"
..and the most important thing to do in a Traditional
Hot Rod with a 255 Cubic Inch, 24 Stud Flathead with
3 Stromberg 97 Carbs is;
PIN IT!.....
I found a piece of Copper Pipe in the Toilet repair section
of my LHS and some Drain Chain and clips.
I cut the pipe length wise and flattened it out by
POUNDING it with a Rubber Mallet and a regular hammer.
I made sure I was on top of Knarley,chunky parts of my carport
so it would get all scratched and beat up.
I then cut out a rectangle piece and rounded off the corners.
I stuck some letters on the copper plate and pin-striped a line around the plate with peal and stick pin-striping.
I sprayed it with Red Oxide Primer..and then( while that was wet )
I sprayed it with the Red I finished the wheels and tank in.
I then removed the letters and pin-striping and was left
with the copper showing.
Then I took some 200 grit sand paper and steel whool and
SOFTLY passed it over the surface to nock the
tops off and have the copper show through..giving
the plate the distressed/aged look.
then I drilled 2 little holes..cut my drain chain to length
and hung er up!
Badda bing...Badda boom,
one Antique Licence plate!
peace,
Kev.
Sweet all the way Kev!
xddorox said:
thanks.....the build has been fun..
The end is almost here!
Yeah man looking good.
ricksterr1221 said:
Thanks Ricky...
You just gave me an idea. I'm making my own headbadge as I write.
xddorox said:
"Patina" is a Color! :lol: :lol: :lol:
