70 Ruttman Horny Toad refurb

[gammatg]

I bought my first mini bike on Mothers Day at a garage sale a 70 Cat Eliminator. Then a last Sunday I picked up this non running 70 Ruttman with an old Briggs on it off Craigslist for $110. I was told it ran last year, got it home no gas in the tank. Fired right up. It was originally orange underneath about 4 layers of years of bad paint jobs. I broke it all down Monday and I took it to my friend who owns a sandblasting/ paint shop for mostly Agricultural Equip. He blasted it and painted it with a flat black epoxy primer for me. I picked it up today. I decided to go with a 50's hot rod look to it. Here are some before and after pics.I will update this thread as progress goes on. BTW this is a great forum and I am learning a lot!

 

[gammatg]

Today I painted on side of the front tire. First the rim red then the white wall. Just a quick mock up. That's all for today! View attachment 73094

 

[manchester1]

Looks good.:thumbsup: Especially without that seat:doah:

 

[gammatg]

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Progress is a little slow of late. Wheels are painted and on, but I still have to mess with the spacers. Any opinions on leaving the sprocket flat black or paint it red and white?

 

[oldbird]

Nice progress. I was supposed to go buy that minibike on the weekend but the guy didnt answer when I called and I ended up going to a party for a few hours and it was sold by the time I got home. Nice bike though. I have a lot of minibikes anyway

 

[gammatg]

 

[slingshot]

That's a great look. Get an original type seat made with red sparkle vinyl. I might have to steal your concept and build one myself.

 

[oldbird]

Looking good. Let me know if you have any decent places to ride by your house. If not I have some good spots by my house and you live about 10 min away I think. I even have a few extra minibikes so you wouldnt need to worry about bringing yours. Were you gonna buy a seat or make one?

 

[Shawnster]

I happened upon this thread because of the Redirect problems and I'm glad I did! I dig the 50's retro hot rod look with the wide whites.
I'll be watching this build if I can get back it. :glare: LOL

Shawn

 

[gammatg]

Thanks for the nice comments everyone. I have Kenny building a seat for me. Original style, just a different color scheme to match the bike. Progress is slower than I would like as I have 2 little ones and just a little time on the weekend to work one it. I hope to have the clutch brake on this weekend. Eric I'll get ahold of you. We will meet up sometime. Thanks again!

 

[jackeo21]

Cool bike! Will you be painting up the motor to match? :thumbsup:

 

[Dr. Shop Teacher]

Looking good. I like the retro look.

 

[Shawnster]

Some old school pin striping against the flat black would look trick!

Shawn

 

[OND]

How did I miss this thread !?!?! Thats one sweet looking little ride . :thumbsup: Old School is Cool !

 

[Jack's]

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It's like a 60s resto mod.. Looks good

 

[gammatg]

Bring this thread back from the dead
Put the new seat on. Now time to hook up the clutch brake and throttle
I haven't decided whether to lose the headlight or not.

 

[Docdc]

What a great bike. I'd be on that every nite for a quick 15 minute ride around the neighborhood. It's certainly up to you but I'd keep the headlight for a while at least. It gives it character.

Doc

 

[Dr. Shop Teacher]

very cool!