vintage engine build

[buba]

buna buda here

tommy
I will try to get that accomplished in the near future but will need the help of someone competent in that area to do so


I have set about lining up my www.autofocus.net friend to do some photos next week but am also readying for
2 1/2 months of travel.

all in good time my friend
I feel like Rumplestiltskin having set about turning wheat into gold

 

[Tom TG]

I took the bike out side for some pictures in the sun. Here is one with the head light on the bike and one with out the head light. I have been working on the saddle. Let me know what you think of it I don't always get these parts right the first time

 

[buba]

tom

no one rivals you for what you have accomplished no one!!!!!

I just say find a more proportional headlight or maybe two tennis ball can diameter mounted to you girder
I know it may not be just how they were in the old days but many in the old days were carbide???!!!

a contemporary touch might set your bike even further apart
you are the man!!!!

pictures of my carrying on splice and dice should be posted shortly with the help of silverbear and maybe racie

best

 

[racie35]

this bikes amazing.......stunning build

 

[maniac57]

Looks to me like you got it right the first time!
Excellent retro vibe!
The leaf spring suspension is truly beautiful!

 

[Intrepid Wheelwoman]

Listening to your engine running is like listening to music

I thought the way you built up your faux magneto was very clever. the first one looked really good, but as you say it was a wee bit too large.

 

[Velodrome]

I like the headlight as is. :/ as others have said... STUNNING!

 

[Tom TG]

Thanks guys I am glad you like it.
I have been to busy at work and home to work on the bike.
I took the bike to a antique engine show it was a big hit.
Here is some pictures of it at the show.

 

[Intrepid Wheelwoman]

Your bike is a thing of beauty Tom.

And I'm going to cast a vote in favour of your headlamp.

 

[Tom TG]

I built some hand grips for my bike. Here is what I came up with.

 

[truckd]

DIG IT!!
Tom what are ya go'n to do about fenders? check out the forks on my thread 1916 Taylar Indian post #52
3rd set is going on my new build.
Keep up the good work! and keep us in some pic's Thanks!

 

[Tom TG]

Truckd they look great. I am going to build the fenders. I not sure how I am going to do it but that's what makes this fun. Here is a picture of the rear drive sprocket that I made it will be driven with a 5/8 v belt.

 

[truckd]

Have you weighed that thing yet? LOL! hope that's tubing instead of solid bar.
But still looks good and better yet matches the wheels.

 

[Tom TG]

Truckd if your referring to the spokes their .250 at that size they better be solid.
here is a picture of it installed.

 

[curtisfox]

WOW! that is Kooool,thought it would be much bigger when i first seen it.

Looking realy awesome................Curt

 

[truckd]

Actually I was just funn'n Ya (lol!)but yer set is FANTASTIC! and looks like your sizing will give a nice spd range.

 

[Intrepid Wheelwoman]

Your new drive sheave looks really great. I suppose the day isn't very far away when you will be able to ride your bike for the first time.

 

[RicksRides]

It keeps getting better

 

[Tom TG]

I built a new headlight it was the one major part of this bike that I did not build. I still need to finish the inside of it here is what I built. Tom

 

[Intrepid Wheelwoman]

Now that is the perfect finishing touch