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Hey gang! Occasional lurker, first time builder. Found my way here a while back when I realized that Bike Rod n Kustom wasn’t being updated anymore.

I’ve done a few bikes in my day but nothing major. Picked up this bike a week ago then discovered the build off had just started so figured I would take part! It won’t be a fancy build, but I’m hoping to come out of this with something cool.
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On the stand
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And got it mostly stripped down tonight. Happy with the progress so far.
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Not sure what direction this is going to go yet, but looking forward to the ride!


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Welcome to the best custom vintage rat rod bike site on the internet!
There is no better way to fully get in the mix with the community here than to be a part of the annual RRB Summer Build Off. Ideas, suggestions, questions, and solutions abound here!

RaT oN~!
 
Thanks for the FB link! When I was still working at sea I would spend hours on BR&K. I had saved an article with instructions for building a springer fork but have never been able to find it again. Attempted to build it once but was too young/dumb/lack of funds... Maybe I'll attempt one again for this build...?
 
That’s a pretty bike to start with. That All black wheelset looks cool!
 
Have fun and build something cool!
 
Frame and forks are prepped for paint! I also got the fender bobbed and most of the shiny bits cleaned up.

As the wheels are all black I’m thinking to do the frame in black, then the forks and fender in in a different matching color. Maybe orange, or royal blue. A bit of white striping. Thoughts?

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But more progress today before heading back to work.

Stripped down the seat to get ready for paint and recovering. I’ve had a piece of interior grade leather for a long time now so am going to use it on this project.
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Cover off
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Pieces ready for cleanup
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Making a template
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And leather cut out
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Time for a few days back in the real world. I’ve got a small shopping list that I’ll pick up on the way home, then moving into paint!


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I like your process on the seat recover / hardware paint! Looking forward to the result. I guess you could say......
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I was going to just flip it over and spray it, then figured I’d better do a proper job of it. If the recover goes well I’m gonna start saving seat pans and do some more. We have a Cricut at the house that will do leather embossing so will try some designs next!


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Lots of progress today! First I set up my paint booth
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Hit everything with primer. The frame got a dark grey and the forks and fender got cherry red.
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Finished up with some clear
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Next, the seat hardware was shot with my secret weapon; epoxy appliance paint. I did the springs in red though
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Everything finished and back inside
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I’m working on the chain guard now, which should be done tomorrow. Oxfo, steel wool, repeat. Once that’s done I’ll let it all cure for a few days while I finish the seat. Then it’ll be time to assemble.


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After that I went straight into assembly. Next thing I knew, the bike was done

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I feel like a red scallop in the top tube would really pull it together. I’m going to sit on it a few days, but otherwise it’s done.

It’s nowhere near some of the builds here, but it got me off my ... and finished a build, so I’m calling it a win.


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Great color combo and paint work here! If you wanted to, a fender brace placed about 3" in from the end could pull that tail down for a closer fit to the tire all the way around.

Congrats on diving in and taking on a build for this RRB Build Off!
 
Great color combo and paint work here! If you wanted to, a fender brace placed about 3" in from the end could pull that tail down for a closer fit to the tire all the way around.

Congrats on diving in and taking on a build for this RRB Build Off!

I’ve got the original brace, but probably should have done the fab before paint! I’ll keep that in mind for the next one.

That went really well. Think maybe I’ll start a class 2 build next...


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Thanks guys! I'm real happy with the result. It was more cleanup than kustom, but I've always loved painting and fixing so this was fun. Bikes are so satisfying to work on as they come together quickly.

I've got one more bike that is going to get a similar treatment, then am going to try something a little more ambitious!
 

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