HiaWhatThe? might have to call her done,not sure yet

[Ape Stanger]

Re: HiaWhatThe? (bars n lights n seats testing)

Those bars and stem are great. It gives the bike kind of the same sinister look as the WWII Corsair F4U airplanes. And the old seat is perfect as well.

 

[Xcruiser]

Re: HiaWhatThe? (bars n lights n seats testing)

Those bars and stem are great. It gives the bike kind of the same sinister look as the WWII Corsair F4U airplanes. And the old seat is perfect as well.

Holy smoke thats awesome--the Vought F4u4 Corsair is my favorite fighter!!!!!!!
I was a WWII plane nut as a kid,I would read for hours and hours.

 

[Xcruiser]

Re: HiaWhatThe? (bars n lights n seats testing)

 

[Ape Stanger]

Re: HiaWhatThe? (bars n lights n seats testing)

Those bars and stem are great. It gives the bike kind of the same sinister look as the WWII Corsair F4U airplanes. And the old seat is perfect as well.

Holy smoke thats awesome--the Vought F4u4 Corsair is my favorite fighter!!!!!!!
I was a WWII plane nut as a kid,I would read for hours and hours.

I'm not a nut (probably just because music took up most of my time as a kid) but I love WWII airplanes and the corsair is my favorite as well. I have a membership at the Boeing Museum of Flight, they have two there and an entire two story wing dedicated to WWI and WWII fighter planes. If you're ever in Seattle you have to check it out. Lots of nose art, guns, and dramatic lighting on planes both hanging from the ceiling and on the ground. Cool stuff.

 

[Ape Stanger]

Re: HiaWhatThe? (bars n lights n seats testing)

Makes one want to build a tribute bike, Yes? Sounds like a build challenge for a later date.

 

[Xcruiser]

Re: HiaWhatThe? (bars n lights n seats testing)

Makes one want to build a tribute bike, Yes? Sounds like a build challenge for a later date.

LOL that'd be cool.
My infatuation with planes ended around age 12 at the latest ,but I never forgot them.I was well into bmx and then fast cars by 14.Theres just something awesome about a fighter plane ripping machine guns in a fight!!!

 

[whoinphx]

Re: HiaWhatThe? (bars n lights n seats testing)

Beautiful Build so far.... I love that bare metal look....
And you're right the old seat would look better on that bike....
Looking forward to your polishing the hardware....

 

[N8NBOX]

Re: HiaWhatThe? (bars n lights n seats testing)

+1 for bare metal. Love that top light and the bar setup.

 

[CCR]

Re: HiaWhatThe? (bars n lights n seats testing)

I think your right on track man, love the seat and the lights too (especially the wedge )

 

[Xcruiser]

Re: HiaWhatThe? (bars n lights n seats testing)

I think your right on track man, love the seat and the lights too (especially the wedge )

Thanks man!!! I get a little nervous since I havent had to fabricate much of anything yet.Just been kinda throwing parts at it to see what sticks.

 

[KC so-cal]

Re: HiaWhatThe? (bars n lights n seats testing)

looking good X.C keep up the good work i think you got a CONTENDER here. RAT ON!!!

 

[pick]

Re: HiaWhatThe? (bars n lights n seats testing)

looking good X.C keep up the good work i think you got a CONTENDER here. RAT ON!!!

+1 This baby is lookin really Sweet! Love the headlights & the bare metal also. I'm going with bare metal also, probably because I'm lazy & that way I don't have to wait for paint to dry, or worry about scratching it once it's painted! :mrgreen: I will be watching this build, one of my favorites so far. 8)

 

[Xcruiser]

Re: HiaWhatThe? (bars n lights n seats testing)

Made a layback post and test fit the seat and tank to get a better idea of how things are going to look down the road.

 

[Xcruiser]

Re: HiaWhatThe? (bars n lights n seats testing)

Gonna take a break from the build off bike and work on my daughters Spyder cruiser for a bit.

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Re: HiaWhatThe? (bars n lights n seats testing)

Gonna take a break from the build off bike

Bout' time! :shock: Your WAY ahead of me :mrgreen:

Bike looks great by the way :wink: Really like the tank 8)

 

[dragnusa]

Re: HiaWhatThe? (bars n lights n seats testing)

Made a layback post and test fit the seat and tank to get a better idea of how things are going to look down the road.

Id go with a yellow on the front part of the tank then either a midnight blue or black on the outer part of the tank then a gray on the inset area with lines and rivets painted on the gray area

 

[Ape Stanger]

Re: HiaWhatThe? (bars n lights n seats testing)

Wow. It wasn't until I saw it from this view that I realized how awesome the frame is. I love the way the chain stays curl up like that. Great job on the whole front end, the double headlights really fit in there great. Can't wait to see what you do with the tank, but I already like it the way it is. Can you nickel plate something like that?

 

[Xcruiser]

Re: HiaWhatThe? (bars n lights n seats testing)

Made a layback post and test fit the seat and tank to get a better idea of how things are going to look down the road.

Id go with a yellow on the front part of the tank then either a midnight blue or black on the outer part of the tank then a gray on the inset area with lines and rivets painted on the gray area

Not a bad idea but im not trying to do a plane theme,just liked those Corsairs is all lol.

 

[MplsCoaster]

Re: HiaWhatThe? (bars n lights n seats testing)

Your bike looks really good!! Thanks for taking a break and letting the rest of us catch up :lol:

 

[Xcruiser]

Re: HiaWhatThe? (bars n lights n seats testing)

What does an old ratrod need I thought?????? LAKEPIPES!!!!!!!!!!
Used an old set of hardware store brand handlebars,cut them up,spotted into place with some help from our old friend the zip tie!
It all worked out just the way I had visioned in my nugget.