John Teresi Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 (edited) Hello......My friend Don Granata asked me to build his 1971 Revell issue of a : 1320 Digger HD `74` KNUCKLEHEAD drag bike.......I never had this kit as a kid but,I always wanted one......It will be a joy to build this for Don......I`m so happy to be able to build this kit.......I got all the chrome being stripped......I will have an up-date tomorrow.......thanks for looking........here is the link to see the "Outside" finished pictures........ http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/107677-don-granatas-knucklehead-drag-bike-outside-finished-pictures-111015/ Edited November 10, 2015 by John Teresi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 John, I look forward to seeing progress shots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR JAY Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 I had no idea this kit existed. Now that I do--I have to find and build one.Following Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nytrozilla Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 One extreme to another. I knew there was something I liked about you Bro.Clear the staging lanes. Here comes Southside Johnny again !!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 4his is going to be fun to watch. At the rate you build it should be done in a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Ed Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Harley has built more powerful V-twins but Never a Prettier one! OK I'm in on the Watch List!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 I had this kit as a kid but never got it built. It's long gone now so I am looking forward to seeing it expertly built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAT-T Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS JOHN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted October 1, 2015 Author Share Posted October 1, 2015 (edited) Hello.......thank you all for the kind comments......i really do appreciate them.......I striped all the chrome and started sanding the seams and ejector pin marks.......I will be making alot of modifications and adding alot of detail.......here are a few mock-up pics......I wanted to see how things fit.......thanks for looking. Edited October 1, 2015 by John Teresi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted October 1, 2015 Author Share Posted October 1, 2015 few more pics......thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Here we go . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzTom Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 I know this will be a cool one. Love watching your builds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAGIC MUFFLER Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 I'm watching ….. I bought a partially built one yrs ago needing a restoration. You will be inspiring for me !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted October 3, 2015 Author Share Posted October 3, 2015 (edited) Hello.......thank you all so very much for the kind comments .......I really do appreciate them.......I did a little work on the engine.......I made some push rods and V-line and top oil lines.......I also made some new fuel tanks......the ones that come with the kit are just to small.........I got the frame put together and all the seams glued and sanded.......the exhaust pipes are all glued together and sanded.....all the fittings and details will be added later......thanks for looking. Edited October 3, 2015 by John Teresi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted October 3, 2015 Author Share Posted October 3, 2015 few more pics.....thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Oh Johnny Boy.... I don't know how I missed this one here. Guess I was thinking it was going to be in the Drag Racing section... Sorry Buddy. So glad to you stared on this. This is going to be one Kick A$$ Build!! As usual yours always are. Looking great and I can't wait to see more of this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted October 5, 2015 Author Share Posted October 5, 2015 Hey Chris.......thank you for the kind comment I really do appreciate it........I modified the : Front end, handle bars and grips,..the frame,carbs,trans,fuel tank,...the Knuckleheads,the seat.......I made some petcocks ,spark plug boots and I made the guts for the magneto with a clear top......I will fine sand everything and get it all ready for primer and paint.......thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted October 5, 2015 Author Share Posted October 5, 2015 few more pics..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted October 5, 2015 Author Share Posted October 5, 2015 and a few more thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Ed Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Amazing Detail once again John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curt raitz Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Looking good Mr. Teresi I've been looking for a "knuckle-head" bike...didn't know this kit ever existed. thanx for contributing to the shrinking of my retirement fund! c'ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Truly enjoy ANYTHING you build John. I especially like the nice "obscure" details that you find and detail, in this case the chain tension adjuster and the ignition / coil......of course, the rest is quite cool too. Cheers, Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Wow ! This kit never looked so good. All the Minions are going to want to take this baby down the strip. : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAT-T Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 VERY COOL JOHN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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