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Tim's Custom Pushie - Juggernaut
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Posted 11 December 2008 - 03:18 PM
What about the LJ?
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Posted 11 December 2008 - 03:27 PM
Hes got plenty of time for the J and the more he hones his skills on other small projects the better the Jwill be in the end.
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Posted 11 December 2008 - 03:47 PM
Matt, the LJ can wait... If I start working on the Torry again now, Juggernaut will never be finished and I'll just have a rusty old bike frame sitting out the back... And yeah, my metalwork skills have increased shitloads in the couple of weeks that I've been building the bike 
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Posted 11 December 2008 - 05:22 PM
Must be update o'clock
Today's job was to move the crank forward more, to make it more comfortable to ride. This is what I ended up with
First step was to bend a length of water pipe to the same curve as the two 'prongs' the run down the middle of the frame:
Then I cut a bit out of the frame, cut away the original crank piece and tacked it in, adding a support from the top, following the same curve.
Then I mocked it up with the crank and back wheel to see how it looks:
Then filled the gap at the back in:
I reckon it looks pretty cool Tomorrow I've gotta modify the forks so I can pedal and turn at the same time 
and start cleaning it up, ready for paint
EDIT: Woops, posted the same pic 4 times Fixed...
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Today's job was to move the crank forward more, to make it more comfortable to ride. This is what I ended up with
First step was to bend a length of water pipe to the same curve as the two 'prongs' the run down the middle of the frame:
Then I cut a bit out of the frame, cut away the original crank piece and tacked it in, adding a support from the top, following the same curve.
Then I mocked it up with the crank and back wheel to see how it looks:
Then filled the gap at the back in:
I reckon it looks pretty cool
Tomorrow I've gotta modify the forks so I can pedal and turn at the same time and start cleaning it up, ready for paint EDIT: Woops, posted the same pic 4 times
Fixed...Tim
Edited by RIM-010, 11 December 2008 - 05:33 PM.
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Posted 11 December 2008 - 11:22 PM
actually coming together really well rimbo! good sheeet!
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Posted 11 December 2008 - 11:39 PM
Cheers Em It should be something different, that's for sure.
Tomorrow's job is to build a new set of forks, because the pedals hit the front wheel now
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It should be something different, that's for sure.Tomorrow's job is to build a new set of forks, because the pedals hit the front wheel now
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Posted 11 December 2008 - 11:42 PM
You're an inspirational fella Tim. I really should get stuck into my Freak Bike again.....
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Posted 11 December 2008 - 11:44 PM
Inspirational you reckon! Chuck some pics of yours up, T, I'd love to see them. Doesn't matter how close/far it is from completion.
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Posted 12 December 2008 - 06:55 PM
Update
Today I made up a pair of forks, and a chain... Chain is about twice as long as a stock one
The forks:
From the front:
Chain from the side:
Ready to ride :
She goes good On Sunday I will be cleaning it up, ready for paint on Tuesday
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Today I made up a pair of forks, and a chain... Chain is about twice as long as a stock one
The forks:
From the front:
Chain from the side:
Ready to ride
:She goes good
On Sunday I will be cleaning it up, ready for paint on Tuesday Tim
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Posted 12 December 2008 - 07:59 PM
Cuck it to tip and work on Torana ....My 2 cents...
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Posted 12 December 2008 - 08:32 PM
What a f*cking stupid piece of advice that was.
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Posted 12 December 2008 - 10:21 PM
When are you going to install the cup (beer) holders?
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Posted 12 December 2008 - 10:31 PM
Dunno, but it will happen! haha.
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Posted 12 December 2008 - 10:33 PM
Maybe you could make one of the plates insulated and have a hidden compartment for beer.
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Posted 13 December 2008 - 01:52 AM
or install a mini keg with a pump and a hose 
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Posted 13 December 2008 - 08:51 PM
My little effort so far.
Still got a bit of work to do on the frame and then the wheelie bars for the back. Going to weld a circular saw blade to the front axle to make it look tough as well. A bit of work to do but noe Im on holidays I will have some time. Looking forward to more updates Tim.
Still got a bit of work to do on the frame and then the wheelie bars for the back. Going to weld a circular saw blade to the front axle to make it look tough as well. A bit of work to do but noe Im on holidays I will have some time. Looking forward to more updates Tim.
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Posted 13 December 2008 - 11:55 PM
Who's the old fart on the bike T? 
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Posted 14 December 2008 - 01:58 AM
Looking good T
Updates to come today, I will be cleaning the whole shebang up, adding a bit of bog around the place and getting it ready to paint.
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Updates to come today, I will be cleaning the whole shebang up, adding a bit of bog around the place and getting it ready to paint.
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Posted 14 December 2008 - 03:05 AM
Who's the old fart on the bike T?
Thats Dad. Big Big T
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Posted 14 December 2008 - 02:01 PM
heres my 70's Mongoose so far
custom made mounting bosses for modern U brakes to mount under the seat stay like the new mongooses
custom made mounting bosses for modern U brakes to mount under the seat stay like the new mongooses
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Posted 14 December 2008 - 08:23 PM
Looking good
I didn't get anything done on Juggernaut today, too busy with other shit. Tomorrow is the go!
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I didn't get anything done on Juggernaut today, too busy with other shit. Tomorrow is the go!
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Posted 14 December 2008 - 08:35 PM
Good to see I am not the only one who has considered matching thier bike to their car. Love the GT stripes why-psi !!
Correct me if I am wrong, but wasnt one of the features of Mongoose bikes a TIG welded frame?
Correct me if I am wrong, but wasnt one of the features of Mongoose bikes a TIG welded frame?
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Posted 14 December 2008 - 09:20 PM
hmm. u might be right Big T, thinking maybe its a cheaper copy now. but at least ill build a "replica" 70's mongoose then LOL. just ordered wheels 
cost me a lot more than i wanted to spend on this bike...
cost me a lot more than i wanted to spend on this bike...
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Posted 14 December 2008 - 09:34 PM
Awesome !! Genuine Skyways....
My Hotfoot had one red and one yellow tuff. I thought it was cool..... back in the 80's.
My Hotfoot had one red and one yellow tuff. I thought it was cool..... back in the 80's.
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