HARD LUCK (7/30 done final update)

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Re: HARD LUCK (update... tank from trash )

GREAT JOB ON THE TANK. I'M WATCHING THIS BUILD LIKE A FAT BOY AND A CHEESESTEAK. PEACE
 
Re: HARD LUCK (update... tank from trash )

cheesesteak? or cheesecake? :lol: never heard of a cheesesteak
 
Re: HARD LUCK (update... tank from trash )

You have created the perfect hotrod/surfer ride. I would be hard pressed to touch the tank; it is beautiful just the way it is.
 
Re: HARD LUCK (update... tank from trash )

I was not aware you could buy vintage bicycle parts at Home Depot? SweeeeeeeeeeeT...!
no---wait i bought some at Ace... Ace is the place for the helpful rat rod build!
maybe there should be a recycler build. the only bicycle parts would be the frame, wheels, crank & the fork tube? everything else must be compromised.

it's so much better When it's Free!!!!
 
Re: HARD LUCK (update... tank from trash )

holy cow! i wasn't sure about this build, but man! its lookin awesome! if you need rust to remind you this is a rat you got some issues of your own! lol the tank completely round this amazing bike out, very very well done. i'm watching this for sure
 
Re: HARD LUCK (update... tank from trash )

Definition.

Rat Rod Bike- Noun. A "Rat rod bike" is simply anything that Karfer67 builds. Anything else is just a bike
trying to be like his.
 
Re: HARD LUCK (update... tank from trash )

imagearchy said:
I was not aware you could buy vintage bicycle parts at Home Depot? SweeeeeeeeeeeT...!
no---wait i bought some at Ace... Ace is the place for the helpful rat rod build!
maybe there should be a recycler build. the only bicycle parts would be the frame, wheels, crank & the fork tube? everything else must be compromised.
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no home depot here just a random board someone was throwing out and i liked the grain of the wood. it is stained now and drying pics will be up soon

2dawgs said:
You have created the perfect hotrod/surfer ride. I would be hard pressed to touch the tank; it is beautiful just the way it is.
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i thought the same thing and may end up not doing much more to the tank. although i have had an idea with the seat iduno yet time will tell.

Double Nickle said:
Definition.

Rat Rod Bike- Noun. A "Rat rod bike" is simply anything that Karfer67 builds. Anything else is just a bike
trying to be like his.
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wow thanks double nickle i just try to build the coolest thing i can with what i have laying around or can scrounge and make work. i have always personally thought thats what building rats is. why do you think i like your bike so much? And thanks to all those who commented i need em at this point to keep going it seems like there is time left but not really at least for me. i still got all the body work to do paint, more stuff i want to add etc...... oh and if it is rideable i am bringing it to cyclefest
 
Re: HARD LUCK (update... tank from trash )

blew it apart to get going on the paint. i have a few other ideas i might try but nothing huge i am trying to keep this one un-cluttered and flowing a bit. i sat down after i took it apart and thought to myself "dang looks like where i started"
 
HARD LUCK (update... tank from trash )

karfer67 said:
i just try to build the coolest thing i can with what i have laying around or can scrounge and make work. i have always personally thought thats what building rats is.
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+1 although I would add. And what you can lay your hands on. Fit and finish is up to the builder.

Love the tank, it completes the bike. Which is awesome.

Cheers Jonnie
 
Re: HARD LUCK (update... tank from trash )

fit and finish means a lot to me. i hate it when i have odd rattles or a bearing is loose on my bikes. i love to build something insane like hard luck then let others ride it and sure if might steer a bit weird but it wont be loose thats for sure. thanks for the comments i will post pics tonight sorry i did not last night batteries took a dump in the camera
 
Re: HARD LUCK (update... tank from trash )

the frame is painted pics to follow soon i am glad to report it came out good although i had problems
 
Re: HARD LUCK (update frame is painted )

you sure do build sum wild n crazy cool bikes fosure looks great cant wait to c a done pic good job bro enjoy it i have always dug your creative work thanx for shareing :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
 
Re: HARD LUCK (update frame is painted )

here are the pics as promised

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first up some dice, the valve stem dice are from the imperial palace in vegas

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after a few tries i got the bondo mixed right and on it went

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one part i did over look was how i am going to keep the kickstand up so this is the beginning of that part

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the finished tank stained and cleared

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had to take the aa plate apart again for the repaint

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and finally the frame. two cans of silver base coat, one can of burnt flake copper (bought two cans but the second was a dud) and a can of valsspar clear.

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Re: HARD LUCK (update frame is painted PICS NOW UP )

K 8) 8) L!!!!
 

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