John Teresi Posted September 30, 2015 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
vintagercr Posted September 30, 2015 Posted September 30, 2015 John, I look forward to seeing progress shots
DR JAY Posted September 30, 2015 Posted September 30, 2015 I had no idea this kit existed. Now that I do--I have to find and build one.Following
Nytrozilla Posted September 30, 2015 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 !!!!!!!
bobthehobbyguy Posted September 30, 2015 Posted September 30, 2015 4his is going to be fun to watch. At the rate you build it should be done in a week.
Crazy Ed Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 Harley has built more powerful V-twins but Never a Prettier one! OK I'm in on the Watch List!!
afx Posted October 1, 2015 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.
John Teresi Posted October 1, 2015 Author 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
AzTom Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 I know this will be a cool one. Love watching your builds.
MAGIC MUFFLER Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 I'm watching ….. I bought a partially built one yrs ago needing a restoration. You will be inspiring for me !!!!!
John Teresi Posted October 3, 2015 Author 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
Mooneyzs Posted October 4, 2015 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.
John Teresi Posted October 5, 2015 Author 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.
curt raitz Posted October 5, 2015 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
Codi Posted October 5, 2015 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
cobraman Posted October 5, 2015 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. : )
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