Angry Tiki (just about finished)

[Tommy Atoms]

I will be using a 1955 Schwinn Corvette for this build-off. I'm going with the Tiki style because I went to Hawaii (Maui) in 1991 and really fell in love with the culture there. Im not sure if I will modify the frame but plan to do alot of other things to it. Here is how the bike looks now. I will not be using the chain guard because its on my other build-off bike. The handlebars are also history as well and I will be putting on the apes.

 

[Tommy Atoms]

Re: Angry Tiki

I removed the old rat trap rack and started threading on these bamboo sticks. Picked these up in the clearance isle for a dollar (score)

 

[chimichanga]

Re: Angry Tiki

I love the first picture. That's such a cute kid!

 

[sensor]

Re: Angry Tiki

nice start now you just need one of these....

yeah its from the brady bunch Hawaii episode

 

[Jake]

Re: Angry Tiki

I will be using a 1955 Schwinn Corvette for this build-off. I'm going with the Tiki style because I went to Hawaii (Maui) in 1991 and really fell in love with the culture there. Im not sure if I will modify the frame but plan to do alot of other things to it. Here is how the bike looks now. I will not be using the chain guard because its on my other build-off bike. The handlebars are also history as well and I will be putting on the apes.

Too cute! The bike is ok. LOL!

Bet she has the world wrapped around her finger!

 

[Tommy Atoms]

Re: Angry Tiki

AHHHHH Sensor youv'e forced my hand. Its not quite the Brady Bunch tiki, but mine is ANGRY. This will be mounted after I finish the base I am making. This is a shift nob I picked up off the bay. They also had a bunch of unpainted ones at Autorama this year. You have to drill and tap it yourself (that outa be fun)

 

[sensor]

Re: Angry Tiki (update 10/2)

nice
btw i dont know if you need anymore(not sure if he still does for that matter) but tikiharl had a bunch of tiki stuff he was selling awhile back

 

[mastronaut]

Re: Angry Tiki (update 10/2)

Wow I hope you don't keep getting 'mysterious' slow leaks.... :shock:

 

[sensor]

Re: Angry Tiki (update 10/2)

Wow I hope you don't keep getting 'mysterious' slow leaks.... :shock:

:lol:

 

[Tommy Atoms]

Re: Angry Tiki (update 10/2)

A few updates. I purchased these nice Tiki masks for bar decorations and imediately chopped them up to form my first ever attempt at tank building. I have no clue how I will attach them but I'll figure something out. I also put a set of ape hangers on and man does this bike ride nice.

 

[johnp.smith]

Re: Angry Tiki (update 10/2)

I have no clue how I will attach them but I'll figure something out.


Drink some Kahluha, it will come to you.

 

[sensor]

Re: Angry Tiki (update 10/2)

drill into the inside of the tiki tank and glue a nut in there then punch a hole on the opposite side and use an allen head bolt(id say use a regular bolt but then youd have to recess stuff)
almost forgot the best part
great idea for a tank :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

 

[Tommy Atoms]

Re: Angry Tiki (update 10/15)

I was thinking something like that too. The masks are only about a half inch thick so I might have to put a spacer between them. I plan to play with bikes this weekend so I'll post an update later.

 

[tuga]

Re: Angry Tiki (update 10/2)

or just get one of these frames

 

[Lavrente]

Re: Angry Tiki (update 10/2)

What kinda frame is that? :shock:

 

[tuga]

Re: Angry Tiki (update 10/2)

What kinda frame is that? :shock:

2009 bmx S&M Limited Edition LTF frame, they only made 50 of them :

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PkXxI46coUM/SjGGaNKU0ZI/AAAAAAAAAes/QLvZ_0lfgco/s1600-h/ltf.jpg

 

[Tommy Atoms]

Re: Angry Tiki (update 10/2)

Man I'd have to switch to a bmx frame. Im way to big for that.

 

[Tommy Atoms]

Re: Angry Tiki (update 10/22)

Got these really cool grips off an old welder cart. Couldn't believe they fit perfect.

 

[Tommy Atoms]

Re: Angry Tiki (update 10/22)

The tiki idol is now mounted. I welded in bolts flush with the top of base and did the same with a bolt coming up through the bottom. I tapped the same threads into the resin and screwed it on.

 

[Tommy Atoms]

Re: Angry Tiki (update 10/22)

Here is what I did with the rear fender. I call it "Flame Bobbed". I also went with a newer style comfort seat cause I get a really sore bum from those narrow seats. I added the reflectors to cover up the brand name. I also put on a two speed since this will be my daily rider.