Shelby Rat Bike

[rjs5700]

Here's one I finished a few days ago. It's a 1936 Shelby built Hiawatha with a 66cc motor. I had some crusty odds and ends parts laying around and decided to put them to use.

 

[srdavo]

I luv it!!!

what's up with the"WHEEZER" tank? too funny!!

 

[rjs5700]

Dave...I built a couple of bikes about ten years ago when the Chinese two strokes first came out and decided to call them Wheezers. I had one of the decals left over so I used it on this one. BTW thanks for the heads up on "no IMG's"

 

[mabman]

Very cool and well executed Rat Bike. Good job.

 

[Buzz Bomb]

Nice job. The jury's still out on the single yellow hand grip though.

 

[robin bird]

Wow---even the engine looks ancient !! wonderful job !!!

 

[Stink Bike]

That's great.I was thinking about doing the same thing but I thought it might look too weird.

Did you use that paint that makes things look rusty?

 

[rjs5700]

Thanks guys.
Stink Bike......Some of it is natural rust (patina) and some is paint (Rusteolium Textured Rustic Umber).