Planet Minis

CrawlerD · 09-16-2009, 12:04 AM

Off the bat I have to say I have taken some "inspiration" from Razzomoto. And with his permission, I have wanted to do a ratrod for awhile and here is my attempt.
It started as this.

And had my frame and fork powdercoated flat black/

And my tank. I had a hard time finding a pinstripe man and I found Bob Beam (guy who does Tony Stewart and Robby Gordon's helmets) and he did a really nice job.

slimbo · 09-16-2009, 12:12 AM

looking good. love hand painted stipes. how much to get a tank hand brushed? can't wait to see more.

CrawlerD · 09-16-2009, 01:13 AM

I promised Bob that I wouldnt say how much he charged me, let me just say he was very reasonable and did me a big favor.

big pete · 09-16-2009, 01:28 AM

I like what I see

cdoublejj · 09-16-2009, 07:57 AM

Nice!!!

mexicanyella · 09-16-2009, 05:11 PM

The details: keep em comin. Looks pretty cool. Eventually you're going to have to talk about exhaust, which is my favorite part.

VillainMotorsports · 09-16-2009, 05:22 PM

Lookin' good so far, keep us posted. I'm thinking of going RatRod with one of my hardtail builds...

RAZZO · 09-16-2009, 06:13 PM

Glad to inspire you Dave! You old flatter'r you! Nice pin's on the tank. We're going to have twins!

I'll tell you what, people love that "rat rod" look. Had mine at the AMA Vintage Days. Can't tell you how many people took pictures of it. Even the purists liked it!! Take mine every year to a street rod meet at Atco Dragway and cruise around. Rodders love it. Have had its picture taken along side many a street rod.

Don't forget the whitewalls!!!!!!! Gotta roll on the wide whites bro!

CrawlerD · 09-16-2009, 08:33 PM

Okay, while we are on the topic of white walls. I have never had a set of tires come off cleaner than these! I will have to post pics.
Definately doing white walls. I know, I know, some of you hate them. I dont care! Dont post it here. It's my thread and on this build it's got to have em. Here are the ones I think I will use. 3.50 in front and 4.00 in the rear.
Shinko SR550 White Wall Front - Rear Tire - Scooter - Tires - Motorcycle Superstore

I am torn on the wheels though. I think I will polish the hubs and powder the wheels red. I have thought about black too.
Concerns are the bolts. You have to powder those too or it looks weird and then putting together is a nightmare without tearing the powder off. Could ceramic coat the rims and powder the hubs. But I think with the white walls the colored rims will look better.
Any thoughts?

FASTFREAK693 · 09-16-2009, 08:38 PM

Red wheels for sure!

mexicanyella · 09-16-2009, 08:41 PM

Do they make Halibrands or Empis in an 8" size?

I think the whitewalls look cool on these retro-themed builds. You know those little oval bugcatchers you used to see on the multi-stromberg intake setups in the old V8s? Sometimes painted red on the inside and angled this way and that? I wonder if you could put one of those on a Mikuni, with the manifold run out the side and the bugcatcher facing forward. Then run a zoomie for exhaust and a very small Moon tank as an oil puke tank.

Or hit Z up for one of his trick vintage Tillotson carbs.

Sorry. I got a little carried away.

CrawlerD · 09-16-2009, 09:00 PM

Didn't see your vote on the wheels Ben.
Oh def have to have a trick vintage Tillotson carb!!! Not too many old outboards around here! I bet it's cause all the mini guys are running that sweet carb!!!
Guess I could just run the whole out board motor! Haha

mexicanyella · 09-17-2009, 07:05 AM

air filter ideas, although the 2-5/8" Stromberg air horn diameter might require a little fabrication to make an adapter:

Mr Stromberg scoops, velocity stacks, air cleaners

And never be afraid to substitute red oxide primer color for any other color.

RAZZO · 09-17-2009, 06:10 PM

Red wheels Dave. That is also the same tire combo I run. I went with the Conti's. That 4.00-8 will the back up nicely.

Powdercoat the wheels. Just use flat washers on both sides. Won't break the powder and will look good.

Danman2540 · 09-17-2009, 06:47 PM

Razzo lets see a pic of your ratrod Z50.

50minikid · 09-17-2009, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danman2540

Razzo lets see a pic of your ratrod Z50.

Please, I have been envisioning this bike since it was first mentioned but haven't seen pics yet.

Nice start to your project, nice to have more custom ratrod hardtails out there although I'm sure both of your bikes look much better and nicer than mine.

z50 chopper · 09-18-2009, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danman2540

Razzo lets see a pic of your ratrod Z50.

here is Razzo ratrod z50
http://www.planetminis.com/f14/z50-c...ted-29969.html

Razzo I like both of them

z50 chopper · 09-18-2009, 04:05 AM

I am guessing you are going to use stock style handle bars but here is somthing that I think would look sweet on your build
FunAffaires

RAZZO · 09-18-2009, 04:00 PM

Those are old pictures on the website. Here's the updated "Rat Rod". New lights, Conti's. I built this Z over 5 years ago.

RAZZO · 09-18-2009, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 50minikid

Nice start to your project, nice to have more custom ratrod hardtails out there although I'm sure both of your bikes look much better and nicer than mine.

They're all NICE! We're keepin the hardtail flame burnin! Long live the mighty Hardtail!

09-16-2009, 12:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
CrawlerD 1st Gear Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sin City Posts: 645	CrawlerD's hardtail build... Off the bat I have to say I have taken some "inspiration" from Razzomoto. And with his permission, I have wanted to do a ratrod for awhile and here is my attempt. It started as this. And had my frame and fork powdercoated flat black/ And my tank. I had a hard time finding a pinstripe man and I found Bob Beam (guy who does Tony Stewart and Robby Gordon's helmets) and he did a really nice job. Last edited by CrawlerD; 09-16-2009 at 01:14 AM.

09-16-2009, 12:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
slimbo 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: etters, pa Posts: 251 My Mood:	Re: CrawlerD's hardtail build... looking good. love hand painted stipes. how much to get a tank hand brushed? can't wait to see more.

09-16-2009, 01:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
CrawlerD 1st Gear Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sin City Posts: 645	Re: CrawlerD's hardtail build... I promised Bob that I wouldnt say how much he charged me, let me just say he was very reasonable and did me a big favor.

09-16-2009, 01:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
big pete 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norcal Posts: 866	Re: CrawlerD's hardtail build... I like what I see

09-16-2009, 07:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
cdoublejj 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: St.Joe MO Posts: 1,367 My Mood:	Re: CrawlerD's hardtail build... Nice!!!

09-16-2009, 05:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
mexicanyella El rey de los puntos Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Troy, MO Posts: 974	Re: CrawlerD's hardtail build... The details: keep em comin. Looks pretty cool. Eventually you're going to have to talk about exhaust, which is my favorite part.

09-16-2009, 05:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
VillainMotorsports 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 534 My Mood:	Re: CrawlerD's hardtail build... Lookin' good so far, keep us posted. I'm thinking of going RatRod with one of my hardtail builds...

09-16-2009, 06:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
RAZZO Old School Z50s Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NEW JERSEY PINELANDS Posts: 1,968 My Mood:	Re: CrawlerD's hardtail build... Glad to inspire you Dave! You old flatter'r you! Nice pin's on the tank. We're going to have twins! I'll tell you what, people love that "rat rod" look. Had mine at the AMA Vintage Days. Can't tell you how many people took pictures of it. Even the purists liked it!! Take mine every year to a street rod meet at Atco Dragway and cruise around. Rodders love it. Have had its picture taken along side many a street rod. Don't forget the whitewalls!!!!!!! Gotta roll on the wide whites bro!

09-16-2009, 08:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
CrawlerD 1st Gear Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sin City Posts: 645	Re: CrawlerD's hardtail build... Okay, while we are on the topic of white walls. I have never had a set of tires come off cleaner than these! I will have to post pics. Definately doing white walls. I know, I know, some of you hate them. I dont care! Dont post it here. It's my thread and on this build it's got to have em. Here are the ones I think I will use. 3.50 in front and 4.00 in the rear. Shinko SR550 White Wall Front - Rear Tire - Scooter - Tires - Motorcycle Superstore I am torn on the wheels though. I think I will polish the hubs and powder the wheels red. I have thought about black too. Concerns are the bolts. You have to powder those too or it looks weird and then putting together is a nightmare without tearing the powder off. Could ceramic coat the rims and powder the hubs. But I think with the white walls the colored rims will look better. Any thoughts?

09-16-2009, 08:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
FASTFREAK693 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: LITTLE COMPTON R.I. Posts: 1,790 My Mood:	Re: CrawlerD's hardtail build... Red wheels for sure!

09-16-2009, 08:41 PM	#11 (permalink)
mexicanyella El rey de los puntos Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Troy, MO Posts: 974	Re: CrawlerD's hardtail build... Do they make Halibrands or Empis in an 8" size? I think the whitewalls look cool on these retro-themed builds. You know those little oval bugcatchers you used to see on the multi-stromberg intake setups in the old V8s? Sometimes painted red on the inside and angled this way and that? I wonder if you could put one of those on a Mikuni, with the manifold run out the side and the bugcatcher facing forward. Then run a zoomie for exhaust and a very small Moon tank as an oil puke tank. Or hit Z up for one of his trick vintage Tillotson carbs. Sorry. I got a little carried away.

09-16-2009, 09:00 PM	#12 (permalink)
CrawlerD 1st Gear Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sin City Posts: 645	Re: CrawlerD's hardtail build... Didn't see your vote on the wheels Ben. Oh def have to have a trick vintage Tillotson carb!!! Not too many old outboards around here! I bet it's cause all the mini guys are running that sweet carb!!! Guess I could just run the whole out board motor! Haha

09-17-2009, 07:05 AM	#13 (permalink)
mexicanyella El rey de los puntos Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Troy, MO Posts: 974	Re: CrawlerD's hardtail build... air filter ideas, although the 2-5/8" Stromberg air horn diameter might require a little fabrication to make an adapter: Mr Stromberg scoops, velocity stacks, air cleaners And never be afraid to substitute red oxide primer color for any other color.

09-17-2009, 06:10 PM	#14 (permalink)
RAZZO Old School Z50s Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NEW JERSEY PINELANDS Posts: 1,968 My Mood:	Re: CrawlerD's hardtail build... Red wheels Dave. That is also the same tire combo I run. I went with the Conti's. That 4.00-8 will the back up nicely. Powdercoat the wheels. Just use flat washers on both sides. Won't break the powder and will look good.

09-17-2009, 06:47 PM	#15 (permalink)
Danman2540 1st Gear Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: St Louis MO Posts: 210 My Mood:	Re: CrawlerD's hardtail build... Razzo lets see a pic of your ratrod Z50.

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09-18-2009, 04:05 AM	#18 (permalink)
z50 chopper 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Nanaimo, BC, Canada Posts: 504 My Mood:	Re: CrawlerD's hardtail build... I am guessing you are going to use stock style handle bars but here is somthing that I think would look sweet on your build FunAffaires

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RAZZO Old School Z50s Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NEW JERSEY PINELANDS Posts: 1,968 My Mood:	Re: CrawlerD's hardtail build... Those are old pictures on the website. Here's the updated "Rat Rod". New lights, Conti's. I built this Z over 5 years ago. Attached Thumbnails