tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34497696001177779762024-03-01T10:58:21.511-08:00Shorty's Speed & CustomShortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12146465147254387992noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449769600117777976.post-57037197348890399032013-01-20T16:21:00.000-08:002013-01-20T16:21:40.711-08:00New throttle<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Almost finished the throttle assembly for the Triumph. It turned out pretty nice. The tube is 7/8", like the bars. Fabricated and machined from steel, so I tried to keep the weight down. The bars are old Schwinn style. LaterShortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12146465147254387992noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449769600117777976.post-5062206022082776522012-11-15T18:11:00.000-08:002012-11-15T18:11:17.747-08:00Shop progress<br />
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Finding it hard to get in the shop lately. Sometimes things just don't feel right and sometimes you have to take time away to gain a better perspective. That something this time was the upper chain stay mounts for the Factory Metal Works hard tail section. I really like the lug construction of the triumph frame and figured I could fab something similar to replace the old mounts. I think they turned out nice, they just need a little more finishing. LaterShortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12146465147254387992noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449769600117777976.post-64946067451497380162012-10-20T17:13:00.000-07:002012-10-20T17:13:04.496-07:00Passion!<br />
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I respect anyone that is truly passionate about something. Whether it be art, cars or motorcycles. Magnus Walker most definitely qualifies as someone with passion. He loves Porsche 911's and his passion truly shows. Check out the link to his short film. Definitely not your typical Porsche owner.<br />
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I love hammers! I only wish I had this many. Stolen from <a href="http://lecontainer.blogspot.com/">http://lecontainer.blogspot.com/</a>Shortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12146465147254387992noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449769600117777976.post-5959419182191995822012-09-23T13:23:00.002-07:002012-09-23T13:23:52.286-07:00Indy GoodguysI haven't been to the Goodguys show for a couple of years. Had a good time and got to see some great cars at the Brickyard. Check out my faves.<br />
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<br />Shortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12146465147254387992noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449769600117777976.post-51558081749707006022012-09-20T17:06:00.000-07:002012-09-20T17:06:20.620-07:00The older I get, the more my mind wanders<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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I have never been a fan of sports cars, but for some reason I can't stop thinking about the Porsche 356 coupe. Sweet lines, simple and elegant design. It sucks when you have plenty of work to do on your current projects and suddenly you find yourself thinking about the next one. Next project? Maybe.Shortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12146465147254387992noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449769600117777976.post-14262396927662578712012-08-25T10:44:00.000-07:002012-08-25T10:44:19.295-07:00Travis' Pan in V-Twin Magazine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Travis and I took his Pan to the Louisville Easyrider show like two years ago. We weren't there but an hour when someone approached the bike. That someone was Michael Lichter. He liked the bike and took more than a few pictures. We were stoked to the say the least. To add to the excitement, Michael asked the Reverend Billy Gibbons to pose with the bike. We got to meet Billy and he loved the bike. To cap it off, the bike won the Limpnickie Lot Pick of the Show. I have always been a big fan of Jeff Cochran/ SpeedKing and Paul Wideman/ Bare Knuckle Choppers, so it was cool that they were digging the Pan.<br />
Growing up reading Easyrider, Biker, V-Twin and In The Wind, the featured bikes and culture that laid out in those pages was a huge inspiration. We were hopeful that it would make the magazine, but after so much time, we had given up. Finally a phone call from Easyrider and they told Travis it would be in the September issue. The September issue of Easyrider comes out and no Pan. Travis finds out that they decided to run it in the September issue of V-Twin. Still cool. Check it out.Shortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12146465147254387992noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449769600117777976.post-32803971072611522712012-07-01T18:37:00.000-07:002012-07-01T18:37:34.044-07:00Gas tank, first version<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Thought some of you might want to see what the first version looked like. Just a little too traditional. The piece was fun to make though.Shortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12146465147254387992noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449769600117777976.post-85446401298674001082012-07-01T18:30:00.000-07:002012-07-01T18:30:32.283-07:00Gas tank is coming together.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I had the tank welded up once and I just didn't like it. The tuck and roll piece was what I wanted in the first place, but I thought it was too over the top. But after finishing the first version, I wasn't happy with the result. So back to the drawing board, sometimes you should you just go with your gut.Shortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12146465147254387992noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449769600117777976.post-65993554321585273902012-05-09T16:47:00.000-07:002012-05-09T16:47:53.679-07:00Juice Magazine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I love this magazine. Don't get me wrong, I love magazines with pics of bikes, rods and the such. But some magazines are all images and advertisements. I really miss the in-depth interviews that you could find in Maximum Rock n' Roll, Thrasher and other low buck mags . Juice Magazine is full of just that. Skateboarders, musicians, photographers and artists were my heroes. Just this one issue has interviews with Fred Smith, C.R. Stecyk, Ray "Bones" Rodrriguez, Dennis Martinez and Keith Morris. That's only the short list. If you see an issue, check it out, you won't be disappointed.Shortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12146465147254387992noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449769600117777976.post-91682987459155498822012-04-16T18:03:00.002-07:002012-04-16T18:03:56.827-07:00Chalk lettering...a little experiment.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I've been digging on the chalk lettering/signs by Dana Tanamachi. So I thought I would try it out. I like the way it turned out. </div>
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I am starting on the gas tank for the new bike. I ordered a mini HD cap from Wargasser. Very Nice!</div>
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I also shaped a sheet for the frisco mount bottom. More to come.</div>
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Finished Jim's second patch piece for his Nomad. I also welded up the Mazda Miata steering input shaft for one of my son's friends. Productive time in the shop.</div>
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My friend Jim needed a few patch pieces fabbed up. This is the first of two. He needs them for his Nomad project. This was the easy one. Started the other. Pretty challenging. </div>
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My brother-in-law needed some help with the intake for his VW engine for the WWI bi-plane he is building. I machined a couple of 1/8" NPT bungs and welded them in the headers he bought. I like little jobs like these that break up monotony of some of my projects.</div>
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Finish welded and dressed the seams. Hammered the trailing edge and added a little extra material to get the look I was after. I may have to call it done.</div>
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<br />Shortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12146465147254387992noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449769600117777976.post-13265151558494530252012-02-12T18:14:00.000-08:002012-02-12T18:14:42.705-08:00More progress<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Finished side pieces. I made the side pieces with a wire edge. Looks pretty good. Need to weld it out and finish the seams. Then I will move on to finish the trailing edge. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Shortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12146465147254387992noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449769600117777976.post-4498161533005830562011-12-19T17:32:00.000-08:002011-12-19T17:32:38.307-08:00One step at a time<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I always wonder what it would be like to build a bike with all the parts laid out in front of you. I myself have never been able to afford that luxury. Travis's panhead was the closest I've ever been to that dream. So like most of us, I usually just start with one part. I have always dug Brandon's stuff at Mullins Chain Drive. So that is where I started, with a set of his 39mm super narrow trees. Simple and well made.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUneKWLf8cDgEg0FPelZVjlXKFwqZw_yrKnsa633k6_-vi-Wyug-YuT684_FfAsQfl5j7bZtSjaJQ_5-BuaVYWZxVwR-pf4Upw_SHQVIY_ijHVr3BTUrF5MN5JThLKJVSyg8xq1ptg7aUv/s1600/IMG_0235.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUneKWLf8cDgEg0FPelZVjlXKFwqZw_yrKnsa633k6_-vi-Wyug-YuT684_FfAsQfl5j7bZtSjaJQ_5-BuaVYWZxVwR-pf4Upw_SHQVIY_ijHVr3BTUrF5MN5JThLKJVSyg8xq1ptg7aUv/s320/IMG_0235.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>The next step was to fabricate bars. I decided to use integral risers with 1" stainless tubing for the bars. I proceeded to turn down a couple of 1" SS bolts to for the risers.<br />
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</div>The trees are designed for 1/2" Allen cap screws. I don't like the way they look on some parts of the bike. So I decided to turn the hex heads down and tapped the heads for a 5/16" bolt. This allows the 1/2 bolt to work with a 5/16" head in the counter bored hole on the trees. now I can use a traditional looking bolt without altering the trees.<br />
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<div>I have always thought that credit would be given where credit is due. As the definition goes, I don't need someones approval. I have never felt comfortable with others praise or accolades of my work. </div><div>I have always been content with just watching people dig my creations. Whether it was my drawings, my paintings or my fabrication projects. I just have a need to create something. But as I complete each project, I am always left with a desire to do something bigger and better than the last. When you don't really make money off of these creations, finding the money to start the next one is very difficult. </div><div>But that desire to create doesn't fade away.</div><div> My wife can easily attest to the trials and tribulations of dealing with someone that becomes unbearable to live with, when he can't create the things that obsess his mind. Thankfully, she has done everything possible to finance my projects. To ease that burden on her and our marriage, I have tried to fulfill my need to create by helping others to do the same. This has not always worked out in my favor. I know now that this unwillingness to accept credit and partnering with others to get my "fix", has led to me not getting the credit I deserve. </div><div>Before you say,"Wow, this guy is full of himself!", let me explain. I will never expect to make a living off of this hobby. I will always have a "real" job. By not taking credit, I have not given myself the opportunity to keep doing something that I love. </div></div><div>I don't know what recognition I will receive from the next project. But I can guarantee there will be no confusion on who built it.</div><div><br />
</div>Shortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12146465147254387992noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449769600117777976.post-33534415951894148062011-11-19T18:48:00.000-08:002011-11-19T18:48:32.969-08:00Been gone too long!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Life is full of ups and downs, I would like to tell you that everything has been on the up lately. But that wouldn't be true. I won't get into the details, but suffice to say that my focus has been on my family more so than my hobbies. I "finished" the truck or at least got it back on the road. I will post pics when I get a chance. Other than that the wife and I attended the last Hunnert Car Pile-Up. As always, a great show and a real good time. With all that said I am looking to start a new project and get back to the shop. Here are a few pics from the show.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Not matter my best intentions, I usually fail miserably. This time is no different. I had hoped to button up the fab work and start prepping for paint by now. The only excuse I have is that the gas tank that I had envisioned fabbing for the F100, quite literally kicked my ass. It took 5 pieces of 18 ga sheet metal to get the tank shape I wanted. It sucks not having the tools you need to make those visions in my head a reality. None the less, finally came up with somethings I can live with. Still have to install the fuel sender and make the mounts. But another few days and I should be getting ready for paint. Of course there is the issue with the hood. That's a whole another story. Later.</div><div><br /></div>Shortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12146465147254387992noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449769600117777976.post-81901366752128852852011-05-01T17:31:00.001-07:002011-05-01T17:42:44.864-07:00Door skin is done!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghbHSbNcEVXi9CkrIaTHqrYW6CttrFp8irlhjP4_bBejBg4jrz9YFB_OxNEu-alACJbgV6r7eCsuXn4qfv7xqTWKOTMIGGEfVXOML_THWpHjRyCin8mizBkU49Kcd9xNeFQ7BCytgFe_na/s1600/IMG_0034.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghbHSbNcEVXi9CkrIaTHqrYW6CttrFp8irlhjP4_bBejBg4jrz9YFB_OxNEu-alACJbgV6r7eCsuXn4qfv7xqTWKOTMIGGEfVXOML_THWpHjRyCin8mizBkU49Kcd9xNeFQ7BCytgFe_na/s320/IMG_0034.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601911200446479330" /></a><br /><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdaYsDgjNmBwzjExGb94-cGqQzPyAR9VzfSOObpxdYu6WycvtCUXRILnBDDT6yAutPgnfg2-DhPk5itfr5mnmobmp4ENPYI7XGX7KIRhp9BmQk8OLj_pwwlafdy08fu0D26P0pnEOX6LEo/s1600/IMG_0036.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdaYsDgjNmBwzjExGb94-cGqQzPyAR9VzfSOObpxdYu6WycvtCUXRILnBDDT6yAutPgnfg2-DhPk5itfr5mnmobmp4ENPYI7XGX7KIRhp9BmQk8OLj_pwwlafdy08fu0D26P0pnEOX6LEo/s320/IMG_0036.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601911198193108322" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz7VXssFOi5Qi-wHIcay10YYAzRRgdCje3xZ0YiSdUbOQA58DlD_EK2ZNy8KKaQXZmYTpF6h6K068yo6Bm1XJobqGYaSdttBuidPK9VJ3g3uvFC8a-X2_08kU_oE94IM9B6WqJG7AdcHpZ/s1600/IMG_0087.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz7VXssFOi5Qi-wHIcay10YYAzRRgdCje3xZ0YiSdUbOQA58DlD_EK2ZNy8KKaQXZmYTpF6h6K068yo6Bm1XJobqGYaSdttBuidPK9VJ3g3uvFC8a-X2_08kU_oE94IM9B6WqJG7AdcHpZ/s320/IMG_0087.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601911187010230354" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5ZFrv3-f_HkJafGkSw0_VvVDv1oMQukpFq3T0fWtN837nX54ks_7hVNPJ7WfINmasDcT0KewZcEJA1eZkIYC2cZjB6HY7z4rXQkbIF5yikkvdzOYwAaBd5P-Mgoe9KDv8NGKZXbpqOpXc/s1600/IMG_0088.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5ZFrv3-f_HkJafGkSw0_VvVDv1oMQukpFq3T0fWtN837nX54ks_7hVNPJ7WfINmasDcT0KewZcEJA1eZkIYC2cZjB6HY7z4rXQkbIF5yikkvdzOYwAaBd5P-Mgoe9KDv8NGKZXbpqOpXc/s320/IMG_0088.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601911184939719122" /></a><br /><br /></div></div></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I have to admit the door was kicking my ass. But I finally got it. I am stoked on how it turned out.</div>Shortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12146465147254387992noreply@blogger.com0