After a long absence I have returned to the forum at the thought of competing in the Oldminibikes Build off for 2018!
After competing in the 2016 build off I had finished a Lil Indian to a rather high standard. Now, I'm going the other way, and making a bike, well, trike. And not just any trike, I'm building a Rat-Rod trike, out of a bike :laugh:
Since I'm not making a bike per say, I'll be entering in the Just For Fun class.
Whats the project?:
The plan is to convert this rusty, past restoration '72 Tru Test (Lil Indian) into a wild little beast with not two, but three wheels, whilst retaining its very weathered and worn out look. I love keeping things original, and this theme continues through to the engine, an original patina styled 5HP Briggs. The motor is pretty worn and can be hard to start, but with the late model Pulsa Jet Carb I slapped onto it and the Magnetron ignition coil it has, it makes for a pretty snappy little flatty.
For wheels I'll have to find something quite low profile for the front to fit under the stainless forks, and for the rears, I'd like to run the steel rims with slicks for that retro look.
Let me know what you think. Hoping I can pull this off between building a classic mini and a racing mower!
( The position of the wheels in the photo is NOT final and will be subject to change! )
Cheers OldMiniBikes,
Jack.
After competing in the 2016 build off I had finished a Lil Indian to a rather high standard. Now, I'm going the other way, and making a bike, well, trike. And not just any trike, I'm building a Rat-Rod trike, out of a bike :laugh:
Since I'm not making a bike per say, I'll be entering in the Just For Fun class.
Whats the project?:
The plan is to convert this rusty, past restoration '72 Tru Test (Lil Indian) into a wild little beast with not two, but three wheels, whilst retaining its very weathered and worn out look. I love keeping things original, and this theme continues through to the engine, an original patina styled 5HP Briggs. The motor is pretty worn and can be hard to start, but with the late model Pulsa Jet Carb I slapped onto it and the Magnetron ignition coil it has, it makes for a pretty snappy little flatty.
For wheels I'll have to find something quite low profile for the front to fit under the stainless forks, and for the rears, I'd like to run the steel rims with slicks for that retro look.
Let me know what you think. Hoping I can pull this off between building a classic mini and a racing mower!
( The position of the wheels in the photo is NOT final and will be subject to change! )
Cheers OldMiniBikes,
Jack.