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My Ratcruiser build

Old 10-27-14, 06:23 AM
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Seat post is done. I should be getting things done a little faster now that I got a bunch of customers stuff out of the way.
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Time to order my seat!
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Old 10-28-14, 06:33 AM
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Headlight is in!
20141027_173810 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

Cut my fender, but it's not done.
20141027_175904 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

Getting ready to strip it all back apart so I can strip the old paint.
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Old 10-28-14, 06:26 PM
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Can't wait to see it all painted!
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Old 10-29-14, 05:52 AM
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I changed it up a little. I'm not gonna mess with the crank being only a 1/2 inch from the ground so I cut the lower bar and moved it down. I don't have a pipe bender so I used pie cuts to bend the bottom half and slid a small but thicker tube inside.
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Now I need to finish grinding down the welds, had a little putty and I have a smaller bar I want to run across the middle.
All for now!
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Old 11-03-14, 09:10 AM
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Doing some test panels to see how I want to lay the "Fotina"

I think I'm going to go with spraying both colors and wet sanding until it comes through, like this:
20141102_124323 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

This is just sprayed on
20141102_124329 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

Here is a v-cover I did to hang in my garage.
20141103_083305 by cburke.industries, on Flickr

Tonight I will try and get the new crank holder (whatever it's called) moved to the front and finish grinding down the welds.
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Old 11-03-14, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by CBURKE23
Tonight I will try and get the new crank holder (whatever it's called) moved to the front and finish grinding down the welds.
Can't WAIT!!
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Old 11-03-14, 03:14 PM
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Old 11-04-14, 08:18 AM
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Got some real work done last night! So stoked how it's turning out!!!
Just need to finish up the middle plate for the logo, then paint time. Can't wait!

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Old 11-04-14, 08:21 AM
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Old 11-04-14, 08:24 AM
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That's all for now. For being my first bike build ever, I'm really happy with it!
Thanks for looking!
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Old 11-04-14, 08:45 AM
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Old 11-04-14, 09:07 AM
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Not my cup of tea, but really cool. You've got a lot of talent and skill.
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Old 11-04-14, 09:34 AM
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Thank you! I know it's not for everyone, but it's something I'm really into... The whole RatRod thing.....

Appreciate it!
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Old 11-04-14, 09:45 AM
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This is beautiful. Im curious to see how it will look with a chain
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Old 11-04-14, 01:44 PM
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It'll look fine. I tested everything before hand. I may have to make a little room in the back, but nothing the BFH can't handle! lol
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Old 11-07-14, 08:43 AM
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Well chain is on and took it for a test ride. Going to take some getting use to, but so far so good! Need to make a little room in the back for the chain, rubs a little.
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Also did some work to a kickstand.
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Old 11-07-14, 08:11 PM
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If those rims and the seat are in good condition and will clean up like ne, I would paint the frame the same color or a shade darker. Get some grips a similar color and you are set!
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Old 11-08-14, 08:49 AM
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The wheels are staying and seem to clean up nice. Seat and grips will be brown. Color of the bike will be just about dead on to the wheels.
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Old 11-08-14, 09:04 AM
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Man, that looks good.

Though i think you need to bite the bullet and get a tube bender so you can start from scratch on the next one. You know you want to.

Can't wait to see it all painted up.
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Old 11-08-14, 09:08 AM
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Oh I am! lol And YES I DO!
Can't wait to build one from scratch!
Starting a new job soon so the bender will have to wait, unless someone great wants to get me one for xmas! lol
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Wanted to take some better pictures of it. Busted out the good camera!
Also got the kick stand on and the center plate on.
TIME FOR PAINT!
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All for now until I can get some paint on it! Getting closer....
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Old 11-14-14, 08:22 AM
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Just about done!
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Seat is on order.... I'll get the front on tonight!
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