The "Casey Jones" done! (sorta)

[two spot]

Here is my attempt to make something nice out of a Pacific Cycles Scwhinn that was parked in my garage. Not much is left of the original bike. I ordered a bunch of new parts from Choppers U.S.

I picked up the cream Felts from karfer67 on Saturday! Personally i think they "make" the bike.

Shown here with the "rockabilly boogy":

I realised there were a couple more detail shots that i for got to post so I'll try to get those posted soon.
I also have a few more things to add before it is "complete"-- then again, are these projects ever really done?

I would love to hear your comments since this is my first Kustom build. Thanks for looking.

Regards,
Two Spot

 

[64lowrider]

Nice! I'm not usually a big fan of brown but the colour combo is amazing. Very nice work, I can see you've put a lot of effort into it

 

[Adapt]

Very Nice...

 

[stephen]

I love them tyres! (and the rest of the bike)

 

[Jimbo1959]

Great Job! Would like to see a shot of the set back/laid back seat post as I just "bent" mine beyond repair yesterday while riding...

 

[bartleydad]

Great use of every thing.But especialy color. You have set the standards very high for the build off. This is what a rat rod bike is. very different but not artsy fartsy. Thanks for the view. bartleydad

 

[MadMick]

Tuff Kustom. Like it a lot.

 

[sensor]

very nice! not overly busy but with enough going on to be interesting :mrgreen:

 

[two spot]

Thanks everybody. I appreciate the compliments. Perhaps I should move this over to the build off. I did mean this bike to be somewhat rat. The color is simply ruddy brown primer with cream graphics. I did put a clear matte lacquer over the whole deal though. The clear gave it a real nice satin like finish. Here is the dirty secret; the clear is just Testors Dullcote. It comes in tiny spray cans in the hobby shop.

Casey's face became the head badge:

Hmmm... Lets compare:

The sprocket i used is a DK milled alloy, iron cross chainring. A buddy of mine convinced me that it was the right choice to mount the sprocket with the all black side out. I tend to agree, after all it is a rat bike. The iron cross does add some interest when you are on the "wrong" side of the bike:

Here is the "J" seatpost. The bend was done by a guy I know who is a union electrician. He just bent the stock straight post in his conduit bender. It is a nice gentle bend and hey-- no wrinkles!

Casey signs off on the build:

Regards,
Two Spot

 

[jadewombat]

Border collies rule! Love the pictures of your dog and bike.

 

[sensor]

cool! glad to see im not the only one who raids model stores of there paint :wink: (except i normally use ppg primers with testors gloss coat over it)

 

[stephen]

That dog's cool!

 

[Boardtrack fan]

Really nice build. I swear some of the bikes on this site are as nice or nicer than what the bike manufactures are putting out and this is one of them. 8)

 

[blsm]

What are those clamps you used to hold the tank plate with?

 

[rat royale]

Nice job on the bike. Very cool

The dog reminds me of an old cigarette ad.... "I'd rather fight than switch!" He is COOL!
:mrgreen: :mrgreen:
Rat Royale
REC Elsewhere

 

[brandonehansen]

Love this bike alot! The tires surely make it. Your dog is awesome!

 

[two spot]

Thanks guys. I really appreciate the compliments. And Boarder Collies DO rule. Casey has a slight bit of "baggage" because he is a rescue. We have been very consistent with training and he has made huge progress. And hey, he likes to run along side when i am riding my bikes!

The clamps I used for the tank plate are "shaft collars" from mcmaster.com. I used aluminum ones. They also come in chrome, plain steel or stainless. There are many metric and U.S. sizes. I did have to saw a bit of the inside face of each of the collars to accommodate the thickness of the tank plate. They are very secure and I actually like the industrial look they give. I have a rule: if you can't hide your hardware make it bigger! I actually need to order some more. I am going to make a headlight mount using one and I will use one as a steer tube spacer too. Thanks again!

Regards,
Two Spot

 

[EvilJohnny37]

I've seen this bike in person, and it is just as impressive. the paint job is super flawless. color came out awesome. how'd that chain work out two spot?

 

[Timbo]

That's a really nice job on your bike. You have an adorable dog. I really like that type of springer front. Keep up the great work

 

[xddorox]

This bike come out amazing. Late iron and first kustom job too. Very impressive. Congrats.