Freakbike Trophy

[Ratfink1962]

I am making the Freakbike Trophy for the =http://midwestbicyclefest.com]6th Annual Midwest Bicyclefest

I decided to build up a chopper bike, its made out of steel rod, tubing and other scraps of metal I had laying aorund. And yes the forks turn, and so does the crank, and its about 18" long overall.

Im looking for advice on how to finish it. I can paint it up, or leave it bare with a clearcoat, or let it rust by spraying with salt water, then clearcoating it after. When its done it will be mounted to a piece of oak with a plaque.

 

[udallcustombikes]

What are the criteria to win said trophy? I must have it!

I would like to see you riding a full sized version, metal tires and all!

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

I say paint that baby up :mrgreen:

 

[Ratfink1962]

hehe, the thing would weigh 500 lbs!

 

[udallcustombikes]

hehe, the thing would weigh 500 lbs!

But it would be 500 lbs of pure, unadulterated Awesome!

 

[1manta]

I vote clear coat cuz metal is sooo cool! Nice work 8)

 

[Road Master]

I vote with the cleat coat also, but polish the metal first!

 

[teisco]

Chrome it man.

 

[Ratfink1962]

I will definetly polish it up if I decide to go the clearcoat route.

And Chrome.... yeah thats the ticket! only one problem, Im outta time!!!

 

[Rustinkerer]

That reminds me, what's going on w/the FBN site? Last time I checked, it said there were no posts. -Adam

 

[Ratfink1962]

That reminds me, what's going on w/the FBN site? Last time I checked, it said there were no posts. -Adam

Works ok for me.

 

[450redrider]

I vote leave it raw,
That thing is

Looks awesome keep up the good work

 

[Chainsaw]

That reminds me, what's going on w/the FBN site? Last time I checked, it said there were no posts. -Adam

I've got a couple of friends looking into it along with our admins. Some people get the page you're talking about (including me) but not everyone does. PHP isn't returning my emails and they don't list a phone #. The FBN is still there it's just that you have to sign in as a member everytime. Hopefully we can get this straightened out real soon. It's aggrevating. Please bare with me on this.
Sorry about the hijacking of this thread.

 

[Chainsaw]

I am making the Freakbike Trophy for the =http://midwestbicyclefest.com]6th Annual Midwest Bicyclefest

I decided to build up a chopper bike, its made out of steel rod, tubing and other scraps of metal I had laying aorund. And yes the forks turn, and so does the crank, and its about 18" long overall.

Im looking for advice on how to finish it. I can paint it up, or leave it bare with a clearcoat, or let it rust by spraying with salt water, then clearcoating it after. When its done it will be mounted to a piece of oak with a plaque.

The little Freak is awesome! What if you painted in different colors, so it looks like it was peiced together. A lot of our bikes start out that way so why shouldn't the trophy represent it's true Freakness! What ever you decide, somebody's gonna be one lucky person!

 

[sensor]

i cant say whether you should paint it or not...but i can say thats one of the best looking trophys ive seen in a long time!

 

[Ratfink1962]

Thanks guys!

So far it looks like Raw is the way to go, poll runs another couple of days.

Ill post pics when its all done.

 

[spinman]

Looks like this real one:

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

wish i could have got my vote in to say rust it :roll:

 

[Ratfink1962]

Ok guys, thanks for the input... I finished it up by polishing it with a scotchbrite roloc disc, then clearcoating. Came out better that I had hoped.

Pics by Aka_Locojoe, thanks!

And here is a pic of the Ratrod trophy, with my amatuer pinstriping

 

[udallcustombikes]

Great job, Mitch. Both turned out fantastic!