Vintage Style Harley Bobber

[RatRod]

Being an avid Harley collector, and a plastic menace.....I'm off!!! I have started with several frame modifications, one being the removal of the dip in the rear frame, and the other was shortening the front down tubes, and arching the back bone. I then set the rake to fit a white metal springer I had.

And....Here's a little more progress in the mock up stage. The springer is set up, I did a pie cut on the tank, and shortened the height, the rear fender was cut to the desired length, and the sides were cut down. I scratch built the handlebars with a vintage look. I still have more to do before paint....Rear fender mounts, custom exhaust, seat springs, etc. More to come, when more gets done!!!

Edited December 7, 2007 by RatRod

[James2]

Looks good, but if ya really want the vintage look, I'd short'n up that tank some, kinda like a stock peanut tank!

Just a thought it's your build... I like the frame work!

[novadose71]

I'm liking the lines on that bike. Looks great so far.

[MikeMc]

good start with the frame.a bobber should have a shovel or better yet a pan. I might have a 80 " shovelhead kit think its the fxe low rider,not sure of manufacture it is a jap kit complete (no mini bike)

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[RatRod]

Thanks for the input!!! As far as the tank, based on a 1927 racer, the tank was long and narrow. I started with a reshaped small tank, but it wasn't what I wanted for this particular build.

Mike, the key here is "vintage style" this is a modern bike built with that old school racer look. I have tons of the old Imai Harleys, but one problem with Revells new kits is the scale seems more like 1/11, just a tad bigger than 1/12. The older shovel looks kinda small in this frame. I might reshape the heads a bit to resemble a pan for the effect though!!!

[MikeMc]

Thanks for the input!!! As far as the tank, based on a 1927 racer, the tank was long and narrow. I started with a reshaped small tank, but it wasn't what I wanted for this particular build.

Mike, the key here is "vintage style" this is a modern bike built with that old school racer look. I have tons of the old Imai Harleys, but one problem with Revells new kits is the scale seems more like 1/11, just a tad bigger than 1/12. The older shovel looks kinda small in this frame. I might reshape the heads a bit to resemble a pan for the effect though!!!

I agree totally. S&S has the new shovel and accurate makes that killer pan both vintage "modern " motors

[Jefbo]

Very Nice! I have got to get off my butt and build a 1/25 bike.

[ramonesblues]

Finally, someone knows what a real bobber is.i would have made a set of fat bob tanks, but that is just me.Great looking so far.

[RatRod]

Getting back on track with this one!!! Here are a couple shots for an update.....I finally came up with an exhaust system, made the seat springs & mount, built a new oil tank, and I'm almost finished building a carb w/vintage scoop. Just about ready to get everything dechromed & painted ready for final detailing and assembly!!! Be patient, you'll see it soon Under Glass!!!

[Raul_Perez]

John,

I really like the styling, especially the springer front-end!!

The seat springs are a nice touch.

Can't wait to see the finished model!!

[Dr. Cranky]

Wow, I like it. Just the way it is . . . I can't wait to see it painted and detailed . . . SWEET!!!

[James2]

Look'n nice.......

[RatRod]

Well, here's a peek at the finished carb I built, along with the stack w/screen. Kinda gives it a little more vintage look. I also put a slight bend in some aluminum tubing, then split it, shaped it, and made a heat shield for the exhaust. Still sweatin' the small stuff!!! (Oh and doing "honey-do's"...lol.)