John Teresi Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 Hello......This is on the Work Bench: Donnie Firkins 1970`s "Coca Cola" Trike.......It will "Not" be an exact replica.......I will be changing the The 45 Engine for a Shovel Head Engine......cause, I couldn't find a 45 Engine in this Scale.......I will be modifying the Revell Evo kit engine into a Shovel Head Engine.....I`m Starting with a Revell 1/12 Scale Custom Chopper.......My buddy Curt Ratz gave me a suggestion how to make the can for this build......Curt suggested that I wrap a thin sheet of styrene around a spray paint can and glue it together......thats what I did, thanks Curt......but,I took it a step further and used the Spray Paint Cap and grafted the top of a 1:1 soda can with the pop top......I didn't want to spend the time looking for a plastic tube to use .......thanks for looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 Oh boy ! More good stuff ! You have my attention ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 John based on the age of the bike wouldn't the can have a pull tab? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted December 13, 2018 Author Share Posted December 13, 2018 1 hour ago, Jantrix said: John based on the age of the bike wouldn't the can have a pull tab? Well Rob, if you got one send it my way......they don't make them anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curt raitz Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 Hey Bro, good job on the can...you listen well Grasshopper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 John... this is going to be another epic build from you that we all will get to watch come together. You always come up with the most Unique builds. I really like the creativity you have done with taking the top of a Coke Can and incorporating it into the main body. I personally thing it adds a lot more character to the build. Keep doing what you do because you always pull off awesome builds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 This will be a fun one! Nice start, John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted December 15, 2018 Author Share Posted December 15, 2018 Hello.......thanks guys so very much for the kind comments......I really do appreciate them.......I made the frame and shortened the tank a 1/4 inch.......I got the engine and trans mock-ed up in the frame.......I will be making a different front end it will have a longer rake......just used the kit one for mock-up.......thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted December 15, 2018 Author Share Posted December 15, 2018 Few more WIP pics......thanks for looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curt raitz Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 Hey Dude...I like it. You have already captured the look of the real trike. Your model might turn out better! I really like the front wheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 And in the blink of an eye.... the frame is done just like that. This is looking totally sweet!! You are on a roll for sure and you just started this killer build. Like Curt said, you captured the look of the 1:1 for sure. “They See Johnny Rollin....” Keep it up my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r60man Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 This is so cool. One really has to wonder what the effect of all that air going into the can would have been on the 1:1 bike. Very unique project it looks great at the start. My sister has a massive beer can collection, lots with unpulled pull tabs. I can probably get you one if you want it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted December 17, 2018 Author Share Posted December 17, 2018 2 hours ago, r60man said: This is so cool. One really has to wonder what the effect of all that air going into the can would have been on the 1:1 bike. Very unique project it looks great at the start. My sister has a massive beer can collection, lots with unpulled pull tabs. I can probably get you one if you want it. John......that would be AWESOME if you would like to donate a can for this project.......I really don't want to spend the big bucks on Ebay to get one......on the 1:1 bike there is a cut opening around the edge at the top of the can to release the air thanks for looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r60man Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 I will get you one. Look for a message once I do for an address. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted December 17, 2018 Author Share Posted December 17, 2018 41 minutes ago, r60man said: I will get you one. Look for a message once I do for an address. John Cool....thanks John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 Kool! I'm looking forward to seeing this one finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted December 19, 2018 Author Share Posted December 19, 2018 Hello.......thanks guys for the kind comments.......I really do appreciate them........I made the rear suspension with box parts and modified the Crager Resin Wheels to make them deep dish ......I made the seats and the interior......and made a new Springer Front end.......I am using a "TruWires" Wire Wheel that my buddy Curt Ratz made for me .....its a very cool wheel and will look great on this bike.......I also mocked-up the kit oil tank.......all the detail will be added later......I will work on the handle bars next......thanks for looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted December 19, 2018 Author Share Posted December 19, 2018 Few more WIP pics..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted December 19, 2018 Author Share Posted December 19, 2018 (edited) And a few more......thanks for looking Edited December 19, 2018 by John Teresi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 Wow John... you aren't even a week I to this build and you are practically done with the fabrication. It is turning out killer so far. Can't wait to see more of this build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted January 3, 2019 Author Share Posted January 3, 2019 Hello.......I finished the scratch built Springer front end.......I got a coat of putty on the body and sanded down.....I`m ready to primer the body and and put another coat of putty where it's needed.......I made a clutch and added ribs to the belt drive.......I made a tail light and some handle bars with risers and a mirror and a bulb horn........and modified some resin Crager wheels to deep dish Cragers ......and also made a brake pedal......thanks for looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted January 3, 2019 Author Share Posted January 3, 2019 Few more WIP pics....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted January 3, 2019 Author Share Posted January 3, 2019 And a few more.......thanks for looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r60man Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Looking really good so far. I love the front end and that front wheel is killer. Can not wait to see the new can top. (Spoiler Alert) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Always happy to see a new update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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