Some parts for the 'secret project'.
TRADITIONAL SHAOLIN SPITFIRE (Wu Tang Forever)
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Part 2 of 'secret project' parts. Part one was unsucessful, so...check and adjust.
Hmm, gasser ratrod valves?
I'm going to listen some Wu-Tang at my work today, you got me inspired. The Wu-Tang reminds me of that 90's DOS game "Shadow Warrior".
Those strainer cups make great headlight bezels....
Hmm, gasser ratrod valves?
I'm going to listen some Wu-Tang at my work today, you got me inspired. The Wu-Tang reminds me of that 90's DOS game "Shadow Warrior".
Received my rear tire yesterday. Didn't have time to mount it before work, but I am ecstatic about the color. I was worried it would be a really bright red, but it is almost a perfect match to the burnt red of the guard and seat.
Ok, tomorrow I should have some more updates... However, today I finally found a @kingfish254 secret stash house!
Money 
Those tires rock with the saddle and guard!!!
Big score right there.
Big score right there.
Whatever else 'red' you do, match what you've got. It has a very old skool look to it.
And when you do your test ride, inside pedal 'UP' on the turns.
And when you do your test ride, inside pedal 'UP' on the turns.
I'd like to run a bobbed rear fender. Debating running the Schwinn fender (most likely) or digging out a peaked chrome fender. I mocked up the front fender as a rear fender, then sprayed it with oven cleaner so it will match the frame. We'll see how it looks tomorrow.
I also flipped the mounting bracket on the seat, so it sits a little higher (for fender clearance).
Still messing with handlebar setup. It may be the last thing I nail down. I want to mount a light (or two), and possibly a speedo. I may just build out all the accessories, THEN see how bars work with everything in place. I def need proper stanchion brackets for solid mock ups. Here's one idea...
I also flipped the mounting bracket on the seat, so it sits a little higher (for fender clearance).
Still messing with handlebar setup. It may be the last thing I nail down. I want to mount a light (or two), and possibly a speedo. I may just build out all the accessories, THEN see how bars work with everything in place. I def need proper stanchion brackets for solid mock ups. Here's one idea...
Very cool stance!
Looking great. I like the stance as well as the riding geometry
Underslung apes are still a solid option. Fender turned out well, just need to give it a bronzing. Depending on how solid the mounting ends up, I will likely remove the braces.
I mocked up a speedo, for looks, and I think I like it.
I mocked up a speedo, for looks, and I think I like it.
Looking at grip options as well.
These are my preference, though the ends are blown out. I do have some caps to clean up the look.
These are my preference, though the ends are blown out. I do have some caps to clean up the look.
I don't have many options for pedals. These are about right, but belong to a rollfast I have in the wings. 
I kind of like the newer grips, Bobby. Rub some acrylic paint on a rag and rub them a bit for patina. They have a funkier look, and your build is definitely funky!
Hit the fender with 0000, then cleaned it with alcohol and dusted it with the glitter treatment. Forgot I was out of clear coat. I'll pick that up tomorrow so I can set the first layer, sand, then dust again.
Now that I've worked out fittings and bracing, I tightened everything down on the fork and headtube. I can trim the cross bolt as well.
Debating using an acorn on the end, or keeping the standard nut to keep the aesthetic of the rest of the hardware.
Now that I've worked out fittings and bracing, I tightened everything down on the fork and headtube. I can trim the cross bolt as well.
Debating using an acorn on the end, or keeping the standard nut to keep the aesthetic of the rest of the hardware.
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I want to make a comment about matching nuts, but I won't.
That fender treatment has me intrigued. Following!
That fender treatment has me intrigued. Following!
MattiThundrrr
Rattus All Terrainus
Can't wait for the premiere
