Aug 5 2010
franken daddys first xs build
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This is my first bobber build. watched craiglist for a while and finally found a bike I didnt care to chop up. Im currently having Robert Elswick to build me a hardtail section and oil tank.
These are some pix of my progress so far. Im also looking for a killer painter. Ive sent out a few emails to a few guy for quote and still waiting for replies. Image One and Chiacgo Chris.
What wheel and tire combination are you using.
nice wheels!
side covers are B E A utiful
Nice start!!!
nice start indeed.
I also would like to know the wheel and tire size / brands / specs.
Covers are awesome .
this bike should be rad when its done!!! looking good, again what wheels are those?
is that a barber chair?lol
how do you polish the side covers to get them that mint?
I have that same barber chair in my garage, too!! That thing was quite ug when u got it. Are those american wires?
First the wheels are 80 twisted spoke ebay specials, size 21″x2.15″ rear 16″x3″ front tire is a metz 90 ,rear is a avon gangster 130. The side covers were crap when I got them. sanding, sanding, polishing polishing ,to get them like that . Barbers chair is a 1930s model. Still waiting for my hard tail from Robert. Still tring to find a awsome painter.
Looking to do the same exact thing . . . is this your first build ever or just a bobber?
soa this is the first bobber build ,ive built pro street crotch rockets. but no bobber or choppers ect.
if you are still lookin for a painter,i’ll hook ya up.what ya lookin for?flake,striping,oldschool?let me know.
Gunna look sweet! How much clearance is there?
Got my hardtail today mon will start installing. More pix soon. Ground clearance should be 4 1/2 and nick still havent found a painter could you send me a email so we could get in touch. Thanks Chad of Franken Daddys Garage
Where a good spot to get a back fender looking for a rounded fender that will cover all little over a 1/4 or the radis of the tire about 6″ wide
Wheres the springer from?
springer was bought on ebay it a dna
I got the painter for u… 3137842750 make the call
Whats the stretch on the hardtail? should be looking nice.
looks gr8 wot stretch hardtail?
Anything new??
j. cash yeah I will update this week.
frankin daddy must have some green backs for sure
Any updates on this? I want to see the elswick tail. I just ordered drop seat version.
just sent my update in hopfuly post in a day or two.
Duke or anyone…did you ever recieve your hardtail from Elswick? I ordered mine on Feb 4th which is 9 weeks ago today and have not recieved mine. I was extremely patient at first (until about 6 weeks), and now I’ve left voicemails and emails and Robert will not even respond. I know they are busy and running a small shop is challenging, but this ridiculous and I am starting to think that they just took my money…which was paid up front! Any thoughts? Anybody?
na man I placed my order early Feb also. I’m getting kind of pissed also.
Looks like Lowbrow or one of the others fab guys would of been the better choice. Being a small business owner myself, I would think it would be hard to stay in operation with this kind of service and follow up…especially in this type of market! It’s really too bad, on the phone Robert seemed like a cool guy and I hate bad mouthing people but I’m not sure what else to do at this point!
Well….good luck on your wait man! Let me know if yours shows up or you hear from them!
guys it took me a while to get my hard tail from him also stay on him there realy nice section when you get them.
Update…I live in MN but am in Cali and I was able to get in touch with Robert. I actually met up with him and he had the hardtail for me. He is actually an awesome guy and his work is definitely top notch! He apologized for the lack of communication and lengthy process and also stated it is really unacceptable and I have the right to be upset. He said he is completely swamped with orders (which is good for him) and bustin his butt in the shop to get orders out, but knows its no excuse for communication break down.
Anyway, just wanted to clear the air after bad mouthing him a bit. Meeting him personally was helpful in understanding the situation. He is definitely a stand up fab artist and I will continue to promote his skills!
Later!
any update, pics?
yeah theres another post called franken daddys first build update
Great look so far. Any new pics or progress reports.