The Stretched Rat

[Dragndodge]

Hey I came across this site the other day and wanted to share the bike that I have been working on. It started life as a Walmart Huffy cruiser that I got for free. It is stretched out 18". It is painted flat black with red wheels. I had a buddy of mine strip it all up for me. I added a springer front end with the biggest handle bars I could find. This is where I am now with the bike. Have have some ideas for some little stuff to do to it some day. Let me know what you think...

 

[Markm]

Right On!!!!!
8) 8) 8) 8)

 

[Leo]

brillant!!! excellent bike! congrats!

 

[KOTA]

VERY NICE workmanship.........Looks factory!

 

[GTX]

Nice work!!....Couple questions on it since I have a similar bike to start with on the way...the "Big Daddy" Huffy Rat.What size are the seat post,handle bars and fork neck...the bike is not here yet and I need parts coming.
I want a bent fork springer,layback seat post and apes!
http://www.kmart.com/shc/s/p_10151_...003a&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=080W020239830001P
I have a show at the end of this month,or I would wait til the bike gets here.

 

[greg66]

NICE CLEAN WORK.

 

[iRide Custom Bicycles]

Super nice build...love the striping!

 

[shaggyevil]

Very cool! I like thecolors and the pinstriping.

Shaggy

 

[Rustinkerer]

Just needs a cartoon of a stretched rat on it! :mrgreen: -Adam

 

[Dragndodge]

Nice work!!....Couple questions on it since I have a similar bike to start with on the way...the "Big Daddy" Huffy Rat.What size are the seat post,handle bars and fork neck...the bike is not here yet and I need parts coming.
I want a bent fork springer,layback seat post and apes!
http://www.kmart.com/shc/s/p_10151_...003a&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=080W020239830001P
I have a show at the end of this month,or I would wait til the bike gets here.

Hey man the the fork neck is for a 1" steer tube. I believe that the stem is for 1-1/8" handle bars. I had to add some shims for the 1" handle bars. I also think the seat post is 1" but I will check it tomorrow for you. Any other question let me know...

 

[rico]

Realy Great Work :!:

it seems to be done at a factory , you should get you self a Pantent on it 8) cool Job.

 

[GTX]

Thanks Dragn!! I'm hoping the bent fork will stretch the wheels apart some.They look too close together factory.

 

[Dragndodge]

Thanks Dragn!! I'm hoping the bent fork will stretch the wheels apart some.They look too close together factory.

Hey man the seat post is 1"...

 

[GTX]

Cool...I'm looking on Ebay for junk now...no FLBS here for custom parts to speak of.I do use the local shop for wheel work though.

 

[Flame Jigger]

Nice looking bike and the striping is cool.

 

[GTX]

Thanks Dragn....I put what I got so far here in the Huffy "Big Daddy" post.I'm just using this one for practice before I move on to harder stuff. 8) Looking for a Rat Fink Head for it!

I would like to fab a stretch frame,similar to the Fluid Firebike design,wet disc brakes,fat tires,and definately at least a 3 speed hub...it's not flat here.

 

[old school 64]

That is beautiful..nice job..the lines flow soooo nice..really sharp, and the striping is spectacular..I have been a welder for about thirty years, and all I can say is you got skills !!

 

[bigdebo]

hello
i got a question what did you use for the metal extension pieces?

thanks


DEBO

 

[jaydub]

Nice job well done 8) The bike came out fantastic..

 

[Dragndodge]

Made up bracket for a tail light.