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Title: So what else ya'all be doin?
Post by: Carps on March 28, 2006, 05:55:58 AM

In addition to buildin models of my buddies cars I also did some lines on another buddies bicycle.

Mongrel of a job and it took forever, but I finally got it done. Matches the owner's cooler and his model A roadster, well it will when he lets me loose on the car. :wink:

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/VF5.jpg)

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/VF1.jpg)

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/VF6.jpg)

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/headstock.jpg)

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/Bike3.jpg)

Title: So what else ya'all be doin?
Post by: Carps on March 28, 2006, 06:03:48 AM

Gave this to a friend who liked it so much :?: he promptly donated it to his club as an auction item to help raise some cash for a locaal charity.

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/sb3.jpg)

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/sb1.jpg)

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/sb2.jpg)

Title: So what else ya'all be doin?
Post by: Carps on March 28, 2006, 06:07:05 AM

Soooo......
I went overboard and did one to match his car, so he couldn't give it away.

Dissasembled the box and repainted it flat black under the lid and glossy POR15 black on all the outside surfaces. Then striped it in a kinda old timey style like his car.

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/blackbox.jpg)

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/blacklid.jpg)

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/Blackbox1.jpg)

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/Blackbox3.jpg)

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/Blackbox4.jpg)

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/Blackbox5.jpg)

Gotta admit to bein pretty pleased with how it turned out. :D

Title: So what else ya'all be doin?
Post by: phat rat on March 28, 2006, 09:24:03 AM

Very nice Carps.

Title: So what else ya'all be doin?
Post by: enjenjo on March 28, 2006, 09:31:59 AM

So Carps, what are you doing in your spare time? :D Nice job, on both the striping, and the model.

Title: So what else ya'all be doin?
Post by: bucketmouth on March 28, 2006, 10:41:05 AM

Nice work for a seventeen year old Carps. When you get older you might be real good at it. :wink:

Title: So what else ya'all be doin?
Post by: rumrumm on March 28, 2006, 11:21:47 AM

Dang! That's nice stripin' there, mate. That bike is just too nice to even ride!

Title: So what else ya'all be doin?
Post by: Carps on March 28, 2006, 05:17:19 PM

Quote from: "enjenjo"So Carps, what are you doing in your spare time?

I go to the office. :wink:

Title: So what else ya'all be doin?
Post by: jaybee on March 28, 2006, 05:22:55 PM

Dang, that's nice!

Title: So what else ya'all be doin?
Post by: purplepickup on March 28, 2006, 07:16:56 PM

Jeeze Carps you sure are getting good! :shock: I really like the style you've got too. And the detail on your models ain't bad either :wink: These little hobbies we pick up sure do a lot to relieve stress don't they?

Sure wish you lived about 9200 miles closer. I'd see if I could coerce you into laying some lines on all the empty black paint on my little Bonneville Cruiser.

(http://pic5.picturetrail.com/VOL89/167432/8705046/135956745.jpg)

(http://pic5.picturetrail.com/VOL89/167432/8705046/135956750.jpg)

Title: Where did you get that motor??
Post by: Rex Schimmer on March 28, 2006, 11:15:34 PM

Purple pickup,
what is that motor out of??? Your bike is just to cool, and you are right about having Carp strip it, that would finish it off just perfect!!

Neat bike, looking forward to seeing it at the "Big White Dyno"

Rex

Title: So what else ya'all be doin?
Post by: Carps on March 29, 2006, 12:31:57 AM

Quote from: "purplepickup"Jeeze Carps you sure are getting good! :shock: I really like the style you've got too. And the detail on your models ain't bad either :wink: These little hobbies we pick up sure do a lot to relieve stress don't they?

Well that depends on who you talk to. For me yes, however Mrs Carps often seems to be more than a little stressed. Especially when I move the spray booth and compressor inside the house coz it's too cold to paint in the shed. :lol: :lol: :lol:

QuoteI'd see if I could coerce you into laying some lines on all the empty black paint on my little Bonneville Cruiser.

Bonneville? That's locked into my plan for next year. Don't think they'll let me on the plane with my paint box, but I'm sure I can pick up the relevant supplies once I have my feet back on terra firma. Heck, I striped Swifty's tractor in the dark, so with all the light those magnesium volksies chuck out, doin your bike at the bend in the road should be a no brainer. :wink:

Title: So what else ya'all be doin?
Post by: purplepickup on March 29, 2006, 05:55:11 AM

Quote from: "Carps"
QuoteI'd see if I could coerce you into laying some lines on all the empty black paint on my little Bonneville Cruiser.
Bonneville? That's locked into my plan for next year. Don't think they'll let me on the plane with my paint box, but I'm sure I can pick up the relevant supplies once I have my feet back on terra firma. Heck, I striped Swifty's tractor in the dark, so with all the light those magnesium volksies chuck out, doin your bike at the bend in the road should be a no brainer. :wink:

It's good to hear that you're planning to come back over here. Next year looks to be a good year to show up. Mike should have his truck ready, I'd bet on Sumner being ready with his lakester, I've heard rumors that Crosley wants to put something on the salt, and besides that we all miss seeing you. 8)

Title: So what else ya'all be doin?
Post by: Carps on March 30, 2006, 08:08:07 AM

Quote from: "purplepickup"Next year looks to be a good year to show up. Mike should have his truck ready, I'd bet on Sumner being ready with his lakester, I've heard rumors that Crosley wants to put something on the salt, and besides that we all miss seeing you. 8)

Sounds like four fine reasons to be there. However, there's somewhat less of me to see, but I do miss the good times and Don Sr owes me a glass of water, or do i owe him a glass of water? Whatever! :wink:

Title: So what else ya'all be doin?
Post by: Cword on March 30, 2006, 10:41:34 AM

Hey George!
Your bike is looking great. Did the build go smoothly? Are you having fun riding it?

Carps, you striping looks great. It'd be a treat to see you over on this side of the world again.

Mike

Title: So what else ya'all be doin?
Post by: Carps on March 30, 2006, 03:15:39 PM

Quote from: "Cword"Carps, you striping looks great.

Thanx Mike, it's improving. Funny thing is I don't always like it as much as others seem to, but I was most pleased with how this job turned out. And my freinds keep dropping stuff off at my house for me to scribble on, so I guess I must be doing better than I figure. :?

QuoteIt'd be a treat to see you over on this side of the world again./quote]

Probably moreso for me than for you guys. :lol: :lol: :lol:

I trust the North of 49 pickem up truck will be on the salt again next year?

Title: So what else ya'all be doin?
Post by: Cword on March 30, 2006, 03:29:35 PM

Our new engine better last at least 2 years. It's been 2 years in the making.
Our parts list is getting shorter, last weeks was only a few hundred dollars which is a darn sight better that the several thousands we had ahead of us at this time last year.
I imagining this summer will involve training dad and Ted to better handle push starts and our new found power. That would make 2007 a must.

You are a bad influence, due to your success I have picked up some brushes. I haven't found time to do much with them yet though. I've been trying to encourage myself to doodle a bit first.

Mike

Title: Re: Where did you get that motor??
Post by: purplepickup on March 30, 2006, 07:50:54 PM

Quote from: "Rex Schimmer"Purple pickup,
what is that motor out of??? Your bike is just to cool, and you are right about having Carp strip it, that would finish it off just perfect!!

Neat bike, looking forward to seeing it at the "Big White Dyno"

Rex

Thanks Rex. The engine is one of the chinese motorized bike kits that are on ebay. I'm broke right now and can't afford to work on cars so this has been a way to have cheap fun this winter and keep my tools and brain busy.

Quote from: "Cword"Hey George!
Your bike is looking great. Did the build go smoothly? Are you having fun riding it?
Mike

Hi Mike. This is actually my second bike. We had a mild winter and in January I rode the first one over to a buddy's house where a guy offered me way too much money for it to refuse. This one isn't done yet but it runs and I've put about a tank of gas thru it so far. I'm working on urethane chain tensioner and guides right now. I need to improve the brakes too since it's pretty fast for the coaster brake with my fat butt on it.

Thanks for the inspiration you gave me when I saw the ones you and your brother built. :D

Here's a couple more pics of where it's at right now.

(http://pic5.picturetrail.com/VOL89/167432/8705046/135706488.jpg)

(http://pic5.picturetrail.com/VOL89/167432/8705046/135706493.jpg)

Title: So what else ya'all be doin?
Post by: Carps on March 31, 2006, 01:55:50 AM

Quote from: "Cword"You are a bad influence,

You have no idea how good that makes me feel. :wink:

Title: So what else ya'all be doin?
Post by: purplepickup on April 10, 2006, 08:55:32 AM

I'm bumping this back to the top to see if anyone else wants to share some of their "off the wall" projects, interests or hobbies, not necessarily rod building related.

I think it's interesting to see some of the other stuff people here do. :D

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