That tank is PERFECT for the look you're going after. It's good to see the LoBoy back on track! A "challenge" cutting it? We all know better!:thThumbsU
That tank is PERFECT for the look you're going after. It's good to see the LoBoy back on track! A "challenge" cutting it? We all know better!:thThumbsU
Kidding about the "challenge" not being a challenge for you aside, I can see how trying to make a "straight" cut while having to compensate for the tank's curvature would have been a head scratcher. It turned out perfect.:fing32:
Got about 3 hours in the shop yesterday. Worked on the seat mount and the tail. Here's a pic of the tank propped up, and the seat mounted.
Here's a pic from the rear. Some may notice that the rims and tires are different from the originals. They were 19" rims with mismatched tires. These are 21" rims with matching vintage Firestones. They also have authentic center caps. Got super lucky on CL..........$300 for the whole shebang!!!
So I'm thinking I'll see the tank and seat together and have that "oooooo", "ahhhhhhh" moment. Not the case, quite disappointed. The seat isn't going to work. The tank needs to rise and come forward a bit. I have some ideas for mounting brackets, etc. Also the seat will be two piece. One flat pad for the seat, and one for the back mounted to the tank. This will make for a much better transition. One that seems designed.
On a good note....it sure was nice sitting in that seat, rock solid. I got to measure the pedals, shift through the gears, mock the steering wheel. Felt awesome. Overall, a day of learning, some cool, some not so cool. Oh well.
The tank is perfect. And I think that the 2 piece seat would look great. I wonder if a cradle might be an option for raising the tank? Maybe the width of the frame, so that the main focus is still on the tank, but enclosed along the sides between the frame and tank? Just an idea...
Seeing where it is now, this is going to be a wild machine when it's finished. You know, Port Jeff village still celebrates the annual hill climb that took place every year in the early 1900s with a recreation. Some of the original entries were homebuilt too... How about "The K***** Flyer"??
The tank is perfect. And I think that the 2 piece seat would look great. I wonder if a cradle might be an option for raising the tank? Maybe the width of the frame, so that the main focus is still on the tank, but enclosed along the sides between the frame and tank? Just an idea...
Seeing where it is now, this is going to be a wild machine when it's finished. You know, Port Jeff village still celebrates the annual hill climb that took place every year in the early 1900s with a recreation. Some of the original entries were homebuilt too... How about "The K***** Flyer"??
Looking good! :thThumbsU Piece by piece, it is sure shaping up. It has the feel of a vintage race car for sure. People are going to love it when you display it at shows.
I found an e-flyer for PJ's 2016 Heritage Weekend, but the hill climb was not included in the list of activities. Nothing turned up for this years. It may be too early yet. They are held in August. It would be great if they do it again. And think of the pit crew you would have! Or maybe you shouldn't...:sidelaugh
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