Woody

[Brian macumber]

Are you using the same steering or something else?

 

[cscho]

Are you using the same steering or something else?

Don’t know yet. I was planning on building something from near the top of the box but I am not sure if it will be sturdy enough. I may end up using the original since I should be able to bolt it to the frame.

 

[cscho]

Only been working on it for an hour or two at a time. The seat came last night, not happy it was made in Taiwan. Got paint on the fenders and some more of the frame on today. I need to decide how to finish the top front corner and mirror placement.

 

[sandman]

As Jeff Gordan would say . Aw-some build .

 

[cscho]

Got the handlebars done today. This is plan C. Plan A was much more beautiful but overall I don’t think it would last.plan B was much more structurally sound but could not get it to work with what has already been done. Found out the seat post I ordered from Worksman doesn’t fit and am now searching for a replacement. Pulled the banana seat from the package and found a small rip. After final pictures it will return to where it came from.

 

[kingfish254]

Love that old side mirror

 

[cscho]

I only put 4 bolts in today but the box is officially connected to the bike. I started work way too early and stayed way too late to get much else done. I am hoping to get fenders mounted tomorrow.

 

[cscho]

How’s that for clearance?

 

[The Renaissance Man]

That's either good planning or good luck!

 

[cscho]

That's either good planning or good luck!

Measure seven times, drill once

 

[cscho]

This happened today. I got the fenders mounted and the framing done. I started on a bumper. I will probably pull this fender off later to fix this. I need to find a seat post and get the mirror.

 

[cscho]

 

[kingfish254]

If you run tight on time, think of the crack as "character". This is RAT Rod Bikes after all.

The fender blends well with the woody panels.

 

[cscho]

If you run tight on time, think of the crack as "character". This is RAT Rod Bikes after all.

The fender blends well with the woody panels.

Once you get the first scratch you don’t have to worry about it anymore.

 

[cscho]

Pay no attention to the seat post, it meets all federal safety standards set for rat rod bikes.

 

[cscho]

I’m a few links short. I don’t believe the power of a zip tie will be enough. I ordered both the chain and a seat post from Worksman. Neither fit the bike.

 

[cscho]

I’m ready to ride.

 

[Machine Age Victim]

Can't wait to see the whole thing!