can't afford moon discs Soooo.....

[herr_rudolf]

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And now I wonder how they would've looked without the 'rust'-treatment...
(and how much it will cost to buy 4 trashcans ofcourse... )

Well my trash can lids were $5.00 a piece. I thought about leaving them "old galvinized look" but I painted them to match the bike[/quote]

Ah, 5 bucks a piece is very do-able.
...but, overhere in Holland these sort of trashcans are considered either vintage, retro, or even exotic. I'll have to buy complete cans and pay 40,- Euros a piece. (that's 57,- USD a piece!!!) If I have to pay thát kind of money I'd rather save that little extra and buy the spun aluminum 'trashcan-lids' from Moon-equipment

But your idea is worth a million bucks. I just have to find something else big, domed, and round, and made of metal.

The fake patina looks great. Just wondering how a shiny one would look on a wheel.

[StepChld]

[quote=
And now I wonder how they would've looked without the 'rust'-treatment...
(and how much it will cost to buy 4 trashcans ofcourse... )

Well my trash can lids were $5.00 a piece. I thought about leaving them "old galvinized look" but I painted them to match the bike

Ah, 5 bucks a piece is very do-able.
...but, overhere in Holland these sort of trashcans are considered either vintage, retro, or even exotic. I'll have to buy complete cans and pay 40,- Euros a piece. (that's 57,- USD a piece!!!) If I have to pay thát kind of money I'd rather save that little extra and buy the spun aluminum 'trashcan-lids' from Moon-equipment

But your idea is worth a million bucks. I just have to find something else big, domed, and round, and made of metal.

The fake patina looks great. Just wondering how a shiny one would look on a wheel.[/quote]Or you could try this...
http://bikerodnkustom3.homestead.com/mo ... build.html

[outsider13]

Here is another pic of still shiney disc on rim.

The shineyness really shows the wrinkles.

[herr_rudolf]

Thanks for posting ^this^ pic!

...The shineyness really shows the wrinkles.

Yeah... you're right about that. It's a shame really. Although.. You still can get away with a lot on a ratrod-bike!

The ribs on these lids reminded me of the Starburst Moondiscs which I think are awesome. But like you said, shiny metal shows too much wrinkels. However, the 3-4 inner ribs are (almost) perfectly smooth! Why not paint the remaining outer ribs a dark contrasting color and leave the inner ribs shiny metal. I bet that will make them kinda look like the hotrod-classic steelwheel and hubcap:




Don't get me wrong by the way: I love your patina!! But your idea could be the start of something bigger... I see lots of spin-off hotrod ideas!!!

Or you could try this...
http://bikerodnkustom3.homestead.com/mo ... build.html

I saw this link before and it's really intriguing. I'd really like to try that one out, but it seems like a lot of work... Very rewarding though if you can that fiberglassed spandex right...

[outsider13]

Thanks for posting ^this^ pic!

...The shineyness really shows the wrinkles.

Yeah... you're right about that. It's a shame really. Although.. You still can get away with a lot on a ratrod-bike!






Don't get me wrong by the way: I love your patina!! But your idea could be the start of something bigger... I see lots of spin-off hotrod ideas!!!


I don't get you wrong ,I get you right! Thats why I post Ideas I like more input to the idea, Those discs you photo shopped are way cool. Great idea to an Idea!

[Beau]

Could you use drum cymbals?

[herr_rudolf]

Could you use drum cymbals?

Visually YES!


But...

...I think cymbals big enough to fit 26" wheels won't be cheaper than real bicycle Moondiscs...
But please, do prove me wrong!

[outsider13]

I FORGOT to mention the rim i made the discs for is a 24" rim, I haven't found lids big enough to fit 26" rims. But imagine discs on 24" rim w/3" a tire??

[herr_rudolf]

Bummer!
I just can't get used to the fact that a lot of Americans like to ride on childrens bikes...


But maybe these will also fit the modern 'deep dished' or V-shaped MTB rims you see more and more on low-end 26" bikes nowadays. Anyway, I'll be on the lookout for something similar you came up with: Cheap, big, round, slightly domed, and made out of metal...

[bighit]

There goes my build off surprise.

[old school 64]

Love the cool factor of this..and the affordability..but how do you fasten them ? And how do you air up the tire ?

[Bigcam59]

Here is another pic of still shiney disc on rim.

The shineyness really shows the wrinkles.

It looks like a giant sized Jiffy Pop!

[Hooch]

awesome I like it alot

[Fisch]

How about grabbing some metal saucer snow sleds? This one is steel and already painted red. Plastic would be a lighter option. They are 26" total so could be cut down to fit inside 26" hoops.

Just a thought for smoothness! But I love the trash can lids! Plus these sleds are really expensive, but I'd bet there are cheaper options out there. I feel like they made aluminum ones when I was a kid?

[herr_rudolf]

The idea of a trashcanlid on a ratrod is perfect, but indeed: How cool would those smooth sled-discs be on a bike...
I can't imagine such a thing being expensive but then again I have not seen them over here in Holland... Also, reaching summertemperatures I don't think there are any snow-related toys in the stores anymore... Holland will reach the 77 degrees tomorrow! (and that's a good thing...)
You say, the're metal? Aluminum??? Man, that would be just perfect... Just sand off the paint while spinning the disc: Instant Mooncovers...


edit: Did a quick search. Snow-sleds ARE expensive. Toys are expensive... Kinda makes me glad I don't have any kids, yet...