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Post by 41CHEVY on Nov 2, 2017 22:15:29 GMT -4
All my bike kits haven't been un packed yet, so I can't build a copy of my Sporty I've owned since 1971  So this is what I've got to build. I've started with less.  An AMT Honda 750 power pack and tonight I started to fab up an Arlene Ness /Windjammer style AEE style Soft Tail frame for it. No other details have lodged in my head yet, except probably going to make a long Derfy girder for it. Paul  Hosted on Fotki |
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Post by KRAZY RICK on Nov 3, 2017 4:57:27 GMT -4
Very nice start Paul - great stuff !!!
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Post by 41CHEVY on Nov 7, 2017 13:04:12 GMT -4
Well since the plastic fabricated frame refused to play nice, it went to the "wall of death to plastic" to think about it's sins.
I started a brass frame, but that will be too long a process. Sooooo , we are changing to an odd pattern V.W. trike. I built a similar 1 to 1 one for a customer in the mid 70's. Paul
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2017 4:01:48 GMT -4
bad news paul
but you know what this hobby is all about
that dam hard tail on the trumpy
is giving hell
just stick on it man l am sure
it will turn out great
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Post by 41CHEVY on Nov 8, 2017 16:47:07 GMT -4
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2017 1:10:42 GMT -4
good start paul is that threat half of a beetle
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Post by 41CHEVY on Nov 10, 2017 18:03:11 GMT -4
good start paul is that threat half of a beetle It's actually a copy of a real one I built in 1972, difference with this copy is the 1 to 1 was powered by a 911E Boxer engine with a 5 speed. The only photos of it are/ were over the bar at a place called The Salem In Gentleman's establishment with some neck-edd wimmin's on it. |
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Post by KRAZY RICK on Nov 10, 2017 20:26:03 GMT -4
good start paul is that threat half of a beetle It's actually a copy of a real one I built in 1972, difference with this copy is the 1 to 1 was powered by a 911E Boxer engine with a 5 speed. The only photos of it are/ were over the bar at a place called The Salem In Gentleman's establishment with some neck-edd wimmin's on it. Well let's just see them there pics Paul !!!  |
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Post by 41CHEVY on Nov 13, 2017 23:55:16 GMT -4
It's actually a copy of a real one I built in 1972, difference with this copy is the 1 to 1 was powered by a 911E Boxer engine with a 5 speed. The only photos of it are/ were over the bar at a place called The Salem In Gentleman's establishment with some neck-edd wimmin's on it. Well let's just see them there pics Paul !!! I wish. Pics are / were in Port Washington N.Y. I'm west of Portland Maine. Did some scratch building of a Narrow Glide front end and got some paint on the lower body. Paul  Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki |
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Post by 41CHEVY on Nov 18, 2017 0:48:07 GMT -4
Geez any tips on handle bars? I must have made 20 sets and tossed them all! Just to fussy maybe? Just can't get the picture in my head to match the plastic.
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Post by BRITBOY on Nov 18, 2017 4:50:44 GMT -4
I prefer using thick fuse wire or thin solder as it's easy to bend and stays shiny but then it's just down to a lot of careful measuring and bending.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2017 7:04:43 GMT -4
like harley l have used solder
but if you are building 1/25-1/24
you can use a nickel plated paper clip that works as well
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Post by KRAZY RICK on Nov 18, 2017 14:58:26 GMT -4
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Post by 41CHEVY on Nov 24, 2017 18:02:08 GMT -4
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2017 2:10:34 GMT -4
looks great nice idea
turned out great
l can't believe you drove something like that
l don't think you go too fast in it
that cab would catch a heap of wind
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Post by 41CHEVY on Nov 25, 2017 18:00:12 GMT -4
looks great nice idea turned out great l can't believe you drove something like that l don't think you go too fast in it that cab would catch a heap of wind 70 m.p.h. plus on the interstates from Long Island N.Y. to Laconia N.H and Daytona Flordia. The panel below the rear window had five 6 inch holes cut into it to vent trapped air out into the engine compartment and out the grill under the rear glass. Course I was also 20 and stupid fearless. |
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Post by BRITBOY on Nov 26, 2017 9:57:21 GMT -4
Liking that a lot! There was trend for them over here a good few years ago (collectively known as "Beach Bastards") and, like Paul says, if you didn't stop to tackle that trapped air around the rear glass, things would get really exciting at speed!
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Post by KRAZY RICK on Nov 30, 2017 7:16:54 GMT -4
HEY : Very nice Paul  - Fantastic, everything works for me, the colors, the tinted glass & that fork/bar combo turned out great - Thanks !!!! |
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An AMT Honda 750 power pack and tonight I started to fab up an Arlene Ness /Windjammer style AEE style Soft Tail frame for it. No other details have lodged in my head yet, except probably going to make a long Derfy girder for it. Paul
- Fantastic, everything works for me, the colors, the tinted glass & that fork/bar combo turned out great -