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Another build...aka ....CHOBBER1

Discussion in 'Projects' started by chucktx, Aug 19, 2009.

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  1. cowboy

    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    those look real good , I like the two tone :cool:
    cowboy, Aug 31, 2009
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  3. hotroadking

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    those look great...
    hotroadking, Sep 1, 2009
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  4. Lucifer

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    a chromed ribbed fender would look good...nice job on the heads and jugs...what kinda pipes going on it??
    Lucifer, Sep 2, 2009
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  5. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    we are looking for a ribbed fender, to paint, she wants it to match the rest of the paint job, not sure on the pipes....have a few sets to look at. will make that decision on down the road.....
    chucktx, Sep 2, 2009
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  6. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    got the block painted.....bare, primed, finish. the chrome is starting to come in.......

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    chucktx, Sep 3, 2009
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  7. HarleysLR

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    Like that air cleaner, Has the lady been over to see what you have done so far? I'll betshe is excited.
    HarleysLR, Sep 3, 2009
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  8. Tomflhrci98

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    Is that black wriggle paint out of a can?
    Tomflhrci98, Sep 3, 2009
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  9. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    no, i powder coat. the "wrinkle" look is glare from the flash. i will attempt to get a better pic of it. the black is a gloss black powder coat, the silver is a silver metallic powder coat........

    the block is done with highheat engine enamal....a semi gloss.....
    chucktx, Sep 3, 2009
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  10. cowboy

    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    look's good so far shure is going to be shiny with new chrome & fresh paint/power coat
    cowboy, Sep 3, 2009
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  11. FLHTbiker

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    Pretty darn good work for a peg legged one eyed Pirate :D Very nice Chuck, wished I had your talent.
    FLHTbiker, Sep 3, 2009
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  12. cowboy

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    Chuck have you had any luck with the rear fender ? I talked to my Indy man & he said he gets a fender from tractor supply & put's a half in pipe cut in half on & tac welds it till it done say's about $40 to $60 in the fender & two hr's time tops
    cowboy, Sep 16, 2009
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  13. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    thanks dave....found a guy in ohio that builds them....should be here next week.....
    chucktx, Sep 16, 2009
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  14. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    recieved a big box of parts today........got the engine back together......gonna start the mock up now..........

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    chucktx, Sep 25, 2009
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  15. cowboy

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    Man chuck you realy have been busy look's good
    cowboy, Sep 25, 2009
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  16. FLHTbiker

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    Very Nice indeed
    FLHTbiker, Sep 25, 2009
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  17. chucktx

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    got to work on the chobber a bit more.....mockup time.....engine installed, rear caliper and bracket installed. need to put a chrome brace for the caliper. rebuilt the front end with new chrome trees and lower legs. waiting on the cups....

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    chucktx, Nov 9, 2009
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  18. cowboy

    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    look's good so far is the frame powered coated white?
    cowboy, Nov 9, 2009
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  19. HarleysLR

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    Looking good, I have been wanting to ask how it was going.
    How are the other projects coming?
    HarleysLR, Nov 9, 2009
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  20. FLHTbiker

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    Very nice Chuck, you do good work.
    FLHTbiker, Nov 9, 2009
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  21. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    no, still in primer. i weld different brackets, ect to the frame. just putting it together to make sure all works together.....:)
    chucktx, Nov 9, 2009
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