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  1. leaded

    50 stylish cruiser/boardtracker build.

    Thanks, raggedjim..... but it was just an ordinary old half wrecked bicycle on a barn, this too. Imagination and some planning, testing did it, every can! Keep up!
  2. leaded

    50 stylish cruiser/boardtracker build.

    MadMax the lights are cutted to fit the sideprofile of the tank, and at each other,then soldered together and stuck to the "headtube" by a ringclamp. Thanks, bon great you liked it! Regards
  3. leaded

    50 stylish cruiser/boardtracker build.

    do it easy....dump her, and find another one who allow it......! (and please dont show this to her, i ain´t gonna get my head smacked, and i rather believe you dont either...) he,he. I´m singel for the moment, so........it´s a reason it goes!
  4. leaded

    50 stylish cruiser/boardtracker build.

    Thanks for positive comments to you all! I appreciate it a lot, always great to hear what other says, even if its the owner/builder who decides, and does how he wants it! Regards, and have a nice week!
  5. leaded

    50 stylish cruiser/boardtracker build.

    Well, after some time,i´ve been driving a little with my chainsaw engine... but this got me some trouble... first, i know i need to change it out, our laws dont make this legit to use a s a vintage licensed bike. Other, the clutch aint good enough! To little, and get easily worn out., and that...
  6. leaded

    couple of spray paint questions

    Satin colors could you be making on spray can paint by using very fine steelwool at the end, when finished. Let the glossy paint dry , an scuff it wih the wool!
  7. leaded

    Clear coat on bare aluminum frame

    Voyager al did say it! Spray dont hold on long, high grade automotive 2k paint is better, but will also fall of in bits over time........Only clear who holds, POWDERPAINT!!
  8. leaded

    50 stylish cruiser/boardtracker build.

    Tanks again,EastOffEastLos! Well the rockabilly/kustom car scene have grown quite big in the scandinavian country's the last 5-10 years. If you check on youtube, at : A-bombers, (Sweden) you would find a lot of norwegians there.Coupe Devils Bonanza (Norway) started just a few years ago, but has...
  9. leaded

    MOTORIZED?

    Thanks, tnrcustoms! Youve done some fun also i can see!! Nice stance!! Keep it up, its gonna be a great custom bike!!! 8)
  10. leaded

    50 stylish cruiser/boardtracker build.

    Thanks, EastOfEastLos! Nearly to much....but i appreciates all comments, at least the positive ones! ha,ha! Yes, my car has been a rolling project for approx. 20 years....with new ideas tested out, with some years just standing in storage... All ideas & building done by myself.... what i...
  11. leaded

    50 stylish cruiser/boardtracker build.

    Found it out...but hoped i didnt need to screw all complete things in parts, just to Locktite it...... But i´ll do!! 8) 8) 8)
  12. leaded

    MOTORIZED?

    Been testing this day, reached quite easy 30MPH!!! Just some maintenance to do....even screws on the backface of speedo loosened.....just have to lower the db from the exhaust...straight pipe aint gonna do neighbors happy...... A pic, together with my car:
  13. leaded

    50 stylish cruiser/boardtracker build.

    Well, still make some testrunning!! Reached easy 30MPH this day! Just have to do a lot of checking nuts & bolts.....even the screws holding faceplate inside speedo, loosened! But a h**** of fun!
  14. leaded

    MOTORIZED?

    Thanks a lot, there's a link to a short test drive video in my build tread
  15. leaded

    50 stylish cruiser/boardtracker build.

    Thanks again!!! heres a short video of the first testrun, before the ignition loosen, and trouble came on...... Have some minor adjustments to do also, but mainly it function well! With some icy snowroads, the speed wasnt the main thing here...
  16. leaded

    50 stylish cruiser/boardtracker build.

    Outside pictures, no video...to slippery!
  17. leaded

    MOTORIZED?

    Mostly ready for testdrive, and some photoshoot tomorrow, if the snow & ice dont wanna anything else! Did get the tires on now, brakes are done, just waiting for a tacho transformation to a clock.....and a ignition switch!
  18. leaded

    50 stylish cruiser/boardtracker build.

    When the build is quite near the end!!! Last essential parts are on, some minors, as double instruments tacho/watch, one ignition switch.. are still awaiting. But ready for firing, and a small testdrive tomorrow, if the snow & ice dont stop me!
  19. leaded

    50 stylish cruiser/boardtracker build.

    Thanks a lot!!! Supposed to be finished in a couple of days...but that was before the tire subject came on! Did get some luck, contacted a vintage bicycle shop in the country, and he had a set of what i wanted!!!!!! Its in the mail! 8) 8) 8)
  20. leaded

    50 stylish cruiser/boardtracker build.

    AT least, got the missing parts from US!!! Tires was great........nearly, didnt know sizing was measured outside, and ordered wrong ones....!!! :( I needed some (650b) 26 x 2 x 2 1/2 (54-584) who got the 584 diam....and bought 559s! Does anybody know of a brand/company selling theese in...
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