The Traditional Build (THE FIREBALL EIGHT)

[white_cross]

Here is my bike. I was after a traditional hot rod theme but something different than the flat black and red rims Combination. I have always wanted a bike with red rims and white wall tires so I guess I got my goal. I also thought it would be cool to add some Buick Roadmaster influence and that is where the idea on the tank came from. I added a 54-55 Buick Roadmaster emblem and the 8 exhaust tips to symbolize the 8 cylinder engines that came in this car. I named the bike after the straight 8 engine that the Buicks came with. The checkerboard pattern was used because I love the look of checkers on old hot rods.

Here is a link to my inspiration for my bike build: http://stevemccoolart.com/gallery/McCool_1/lg/Hot-Rod2-w--palms.gif

Here is a link to the build of this bike:
http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/in...-fireball-eight-some-assembly-required.84288/

Here are a bunch of pictures that I took I hope you guys and girls enjoy them:

This was my starting point my daily driver CWC Roadmaster:


This is what I ended up with:


and some more pictures:

 

[Funkme]

Well executed great color combo...Love it..

 

[white_cross]

Here are a couple of close up shots:

 

[RainierBeer]

Looking good man! Here's a pic of my '52 Buick and the fireball 8.

 

[Scribble]

Nice job man

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Great build.

Luke.

 

[gsc]

Came out real nice.

 

[fordsnake]

You can't go wrong with a CWC! This one is so cool.

 

[raggedjim]

She's got that hotrod vibe!

Good luck, Rg

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Classic hot rod style! great job.

 

[2dawgs]

Kicking racing theme & color scheme. Cool tank treatment.

 

[white_cross]

Thanks for the complements everyone I appreciate them a lot !(2dawgs, The Renaissance Man, raggedjim, fordsnake, gsc, LukeTheJoker, Scribble, Raineerbeer, Funkme)

Looking good man! Here's a pic of my '52 Buick and the fireball 8.

Nice it looks really cool!

 

[Jake Sensi]

Now that's a Hott rod baby!!

 

[kingfish254]

Now that's one cool CWC hot rod!!!
I think you captured the vibe perfectly!

 

[Bike Bum]

Very cool!! The colors are definitely old skool hot rod.

 

[white_cross]

Now that's a Hott rod baby!!

Now that's one cool CWC hot rod!!!
I think you captured the vibe perfectly!

Very cool!! The colors are definitely old skool hot rod.

Thank you guys your complements are much appreciated!

 

[MplsCoaster]

You nailed the 50's hot rod look, plus added you own to it. Really Sharp!!