Whiskey Tango Chopper

[Whitetrashrocker]

Oops a nip slip.

 

[Hellion]

Oops a nip slip.

Carry on, carry on but can you please keep the crotch shots to a minimum, we have children here!

 

[Whitetrashrocker]

Another teaser.
Found a belt at the thrift store.

 

[Wicked_Daddy]

That's very cool.

 

[Whitetrashrocker]

Picked up an LED 1157 equivalent for the tail light.

I got this kind just cause it had the out facing led board. Most 1157 replacements dont.



Take note of the lower board. The flange so to speak was too large in diameter for the socket to seat in the housing. See the black line printed on it?



The housing.



So some careful rubbing on the grinding wheel and now the diameter has reduced.



No more black line.

IT VERKS!!

 

[Whitetrashrocker]

And an LED for the headlight.

I found a par38 flood probably from an old tractor. Looked to fit like a proper headlight.







Got the battery in and wired up hiding as much as possible.

 

[Whitetrashrocker]

Had the whole front end painted silver and didnt like it once i got it together.
So as usual. Take it apart again.

Painted the forks and triple trees again.



Black base coat, and gold axle mounts.



Damn it. This color shift is finicky.



Had to sand back to metal and redo whole process...

At least the trees came out nice.

 

[Whitetrashrocker]

So as posted before, the front axle was crap.
Had some half fast busings.
Hey they tried.



Sloposys





So I looked online for bushings. Couldn't find the proper size. Similar set was around 25 doll hairs per pair.

I ended up getting 2 foot longers of aluminum tubing with exact ID and OD I needed. A whopping $4 shipped!
I dont understand.



None the less, a quick trim and I have fitting bushings and a new axle.



I feel better about it now.
Peep the green forks.

 

[Whitetrashrocker]

As stated prior. I found a belt at the thrift store for a dollar.



Worked at color matching the seat.



Went from this...



To this.

 

[Whitetrashrocker]

Stay tuned.
Full reveal comming soon.

 

[Denny]

Where did you get the tail light? Where did you get the led? Where did you get the headlight bulb? Looks great so far.
Needs that fancy kick starter though.

 

[Whitetrashrocker]

Man you got alot of questions.

The tail light bullet was on the carcass of a frame picked up. I think it is a turn signal for some motorcycles. I measured the diameter and found a lens that fit.
I was utterly surprised I found one.

The bulbs are from Amazon. 1157 Led and a par38 also use in landscaping. So the 12v was easy enough.

So how about some more pics of your new car there buddy boy.
Or has the dog taken it for a joy ride and won't let you drive.

 

[Denny]

If it ever stops raining here I’ll take more pictures.

 

[Functional Artist]

Hey WTR,

Yup, I'ma likin; it

The matchin' leather "strip" on the tank, isa very nice touch...too

 

[caseysct200u]

Id have to drag my feet to stop though.

Who on earth needs brakes??

 

[Edwin Spangler]

I question the authenticity of that 'comet' belt...


The belt on the gas tank is just genius man.

 

[Whitetrashrocker]

I question the authenticity of that 'comet' belt...

Glad you caught that Easter egg.

 

[Wicked_Daddy]

Dig the belt for the tank! Everything is coming together for the ultimate coolness in mini-chopper style. Does Easyriders come in a kid version? Cover story!

 

[Whitetrashrocker]

I was thinking a midget and more Iron Horse style.

 

[Denny]

The Easter eggs got to be bad by now. Easter was weeks ago.