Custom FELT Rat Rod

[jonas0tt0]

About a month ago i decided that i wanted to build my first bike. I started by spending several hours a day looking at pictures on this site trying to get design ideas. I wanted to do a Rat Rod but had a hard time deciding on a frame. I knew that i wanted a bent springer fork, and i really like the Felt frames, however i could not find any pictures of that combo. Later i would find out that combination doesnt fit without a little work. So I purchased the Blank Canvas Felt Frame and started ordering parts.

Here is the first batch of photos before i send the frame to be powder coated:

 

[Skipton]

Re: Custom Rad Rod Felt

Great start!

 

[FOUND OBJECTS]

Re: Custom Rad Rod Felt

Looks great so far!

 

[NUNEZDESIGN]

Re: Custom Rad Rod Felt

Great start there. Cant' wait to see it done. Whos makes those new tires your going to put on?

 

[jonas0tt0]

Re: Custom Rad Rod Felt

Great start there. Cant' wait to see it done. Whos makes those new tires your going to put on?

Those are your standard Electra Fatti-O's.

 

[Tater]

I can't wait to see where you're headed with this build. -looking forward to progress pics.

 

[axelrod]

That is looking cool so far. How much are the blank canvas setups selling for from Felt?

 

[jonas0tt0]

That is looking cool so far. How much are the blank canvas setups selling for from Felt?

Thanks!

Felt is selling them for $299, but i found a site that had them on sale for $280 and free shipping.

 

[outskirtscustoms]

That is looking cool so far. How much are the blank canvas setups selling for from Felt?

Thanks!

Felt is selling them for $299, but i found a site that had them on sale for $280 and free shipping.

Link? :shock: $280 with FREE shipping I might have to see what Felt is all about. I have heard they are the Cadillac of the bike world.

 

[jonas0tt0]

That is looking cool so far. How much are the blank canvas setups selling for from Felt?

Thanks!

Felt is selling them for $299, but i found a site that had them on sale for $280 and free shipping.

Link? :shock: $280 with FREE shipping I might have to see what Felt is all about. I have heard they are the Cadillac of the bike world.

http://www.motostrano.com/fecacrfakit.html - looks like its actually $287 - i believe after taxes it came out to be right around $300 even.

 

[outskirtscustoms]

http://www.motostrano.com/fecacrfakit.html - looks like its actually $287 - i believe after taxes it came out to be right around $300 even.

Awesome, thanks. That's still not a bad price at all. Now to get the money... :roll: :lol:

 

[jonas0tt0]

Re: Custom FELT Rat Rod (PIC UPDATE 3/1)

Got the frame back from the powder coater yesterday and did a final mock up. Not finished but getting real close. Im thinking i might need some sort of vinyl graphic/pin-striping on the top side of the frame to give it some character. Seems a little plain. Thoughts?

 

[gowjobs]

Yeah - it could use a little dash of something on the side. Local vinyl sign/sticker companies should be able to help you with something, or get out the pinstriping dagger, and lay some 1-Shot on there.

 

[Ichi]

Will you be stretched out in that riding position? What's the deal with the steering column?

 

[jonas0tt0]

Will you be stretched out in that riding position? What's the deal with the steering column?

Most definitely stretched out. The steering column has been cut down to size since that pic and the front end is now finished.

 

[slowrider]

Awesome! Never seen a lowrider Felt
A really low streetsweeper rear fender would look super cool but looks great as is...

 

[jonas0tt0]

I almost put a street sweeper on there, but didnt want to hide those fat tires. I decided to put a stubby on there instead.