WINTER BUILD OFF: ~irRATional~ Fe2O3
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Oh yeah, cool skip tooth Spr...acer on that tall fork steer tube there Pick.
Everything about this bike is so cool, this thing just epitomizes rat. I love the way that the juxtaposition of parts works so well, mostly because they all look like they've sat in the same field for the past four decades.
Skip-tooth links on there way.
Bike looks fantastic!
Bike looks fantastic!
Thanks guys!
Thanks Skip for bailing me out on this one with the missing links!
Thanks Skip for bailing me out on this one with the missing links!
I figured that way if I can't reach the bars from the set back seat, I could just use a piece of chain to steer. Oh crap, I'm short on chain already!
Spent a while in the garage tonight since the temp was bearable. May have to make a handlebar change. I found a couple of bars I want to try before making the final decision. BTW the grips I'm using are the modern coke bottle grips that "ifitsfreeitsforme" has for sale. These are nice! Thick & heavy duty. I really like them. Hope to post pics of bar possibilities tomorrow night.
I kind of like these two sets of bars. Flipped of course! The patina of this pair is perfect:
But, I think these would look good flipped also:
Or, I may just stick with the ones on it now. Decisions, decisions.....
I don't think I will be using the mattress & box spring on this build! It may come in handy if I get kicked out of the house for being negligent on the honey-do's.
Any suggestions or criticism is welcomed!
But, I think these would look good flipped also:
Or, I may just stick with the ones on it now. Decisions, decisions.....
I don't think I will be using the mattress & box spring on this build!
It may come in handy if I get kicked out of the house for being negligent on the honey-do's.Any suggestions or criticism is welcomed!
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Buy some sheets and a pillow.I kind of like these two sets of bars. Flipped of course! The patina of this pair is perfect:
But, I think these would look good flipped also:
Or, I may just stick with the ones on it now. Decisions, decisions.....
I don't think I will be using the mattress & box spring on this build!
Any suggestions or criticism is welcomed!
I was saving the mattress stuff for you if ya get the Chevy van!
Oh yeah! Then where will I put my bikes? Your house is not the correct answer.
Most bars don't really look quite right flipped over except mustache bars and they were meant to be that way... I mean they're ok flipped... but really should be mustache bars if you want the right look... I believe mustache eventually evolved into touring drop bars, but that's just an observation not fact.
Carl.
Carl.
Someone at some point had something riveted on the back fender (not me). I drilled out the rivets & wanted to cover up the 4 holes. Found this old tag I had so I used it. 1954 was the oldest I had, really would like 1946. Not sure if the pike nuts will stay or not at this point.
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After:
Looking awesome Pick!
Tried several different bars today, I think I will stick with these:
I think I have my front fork issues figured out now:
& I found a reflector that pretty much matches the condition of the rest of this rat, it also covered up a dent in the fender.
I think I have my front fork issues figured out now:
& I found a reflector that pretty much matches the condition of the rest of this rat, it also covered up a dent in the fender.
Still not digging those spiked nuts, I think some ratty looking acorn nuts would look better.(SNIP)
& I found a reflector that pretty much matches the condition of the rest of this rat, it also covered up a dent in the fender.
I'm with ya there buddy! A change is in the works.
My buddy Skipton sent me the piece(s) of chain I need to make it work. (more than enough). So that's one more hurdle cleared.
Thanks Skip!
Thanks Skip!
