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the bobber comes home!!!

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by hatch, Nov 23, 2003.

  1. hatch
    Joined: Nov 20, 2001
    Posts: 3,667

    hatch
    Member
    from house

    Do with it???...shit...it's done!!!...didn't ya see the last pic?? [​IMG]

    Actually I am gonna get it running and driving first, then decide which direction to head.
     
  2. Donzie
    Joined: Aug 9, 2001
    Posts: 2,779

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    [ QUOTE ]
    That bike was really looking good until I saw that last picture.

    Frank

    [/ QUOTE ]
    Is this better?
     

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  3. There it is, folks! Proof, even bikers love David Hasslehoff!
     
  4. fab32
    Joined: May 14, 2002
    Posts: 13,985

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    Donzie, A definite improvement, I like your computer skills. haha!!!

    Frank
     
  5. kritz
    Joined: Aug 6, 2003
    Posts: 553

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    from flint, mi

    hatch, nice score...the original photo is a nice touch too (not as nice as mr. hasselhoff) the scary thing is the guy in the original photo looks EXACTLY like this guy i tattoo regularly...kinda spooky.
     
  6. Tuck
    Joined: May 14, 2001
    Posts: 5,869

    Tuck
    Tech Editor
    from MINNESOTA
    1. Early Hemi Tech

    hatch that bike rules! Damn you scored... it looks way better with out that ugly sissy bar. I would leave it just like it is the patina is kick ass... rat bike[tm]

    what a story to boot... bet the kid is bark'n at his mom about letting it go. EBAY! haha... Funny her son didnt want it? hes prob some young married orthodonist living in the burbs driving his Volvo to work. [​IMG] [​IMG] If he was smart he would've bought it from his mom and sold it on ebay...

    bet your glad too... cuzz now your the new pimp on the block. That bikes gonna get you laid at the bar... at least it would in this town.

    I wana take it for a spin RIGHT NOW with some old leathers and goggles a santa hat.... and wip shittys in the snow while licking my snot sickles off my lips- damn that would rule... but some of us can only dream~

    You RULE
    Tuck-
     
  7. Dat Dirty Rat
    Joined: Jan 15, 2003
    Posts: 3,505

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    [ QUOTE ]
    Do with it???...shit...it's done!!!...didn't ya see the last pic?? [​IMG]

    I know it is!,,I didn't mean 'do with it' like your going to change shit on it,,you'd be crazy too!..I meant as far as getting running & where you go with it type of shit!!..Rock on & enjoy 'your new found glory'!..

    Dirty
     
  8. fuel pump
    Joined: Nov 4, 2001
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    fuel pump
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    from Caro,MI


    Donnie,
    Don't make me laugh at work like that! They think I'm typin emails [​IMG]
     
  9. hatch
    Joined: Nov 20, 2001
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    hatch
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    The son was OK...He's a roofer and likes his beer. More than once he told his mom..."Don't sell it too cheap, just cause Christmas is near...you gotta put the money in the bank". She didn't want her sons on motorcycles, so that made it a little easier.
     
  10. tinyelvis
    Joined: Jun 11, 2001
    Posts: 505

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    That is just FANTASTIC, I am way jealous! That red fender in your parts pile looks like the one that was on the bike in the pic. That original pic. is awesome!

    Pretty soon you'll start morphing into that guy.. get some glasses that are the same.. same clothes... hehe.. it's haunted! You should sell it to me immediately as to not incur the wrath of the original owner! [​IMG]

    Congrats, it's gone to a good home no doubt.

    Tiny
     
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    Donzi you RULE.

    Hatch, that will be soooo cool if that things runs ok. I don't actually think rat bikes are a new trend, but they do have lots of attiude!
     
  12. dixiedog
    Joined: Mar 20, 2002
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    donzie - plug this one in
     

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  13. Fat Hack
    Joined: Nov 30, 2002
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    Hatcherello!!!! [​IMG]

     
  14. Tuck
    Joined: May 14, 2001
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    Tuck
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    from MINNESOTA
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    [ QUOTE ]
    The son was OK...He's a roofer and likes his beer. More than once he told his mom..."Don't sell it too cheap, just cause Christmas is near...you gotta put the money in the bank". She didn't want her sons on motorcycles, so that made it a little easier.

    [/ QUOTE ]

    Thats the best... that motorcycle is better than money in the bank. I dont know what you paid for it but im sure its cheap enough that it would take her YEARS to make up the diff in intrest.

    Hatch = Ruler
    MADHATCH would be more fitting... it looks like a madmax bike. Can you picture tina turner on the back? hell yeah!
     
  15. Great find man. Wow!

    My two cents:

    Tear it down, have the frame, wheels, and fork blasted & coated, get everything mechanical in tip-top shape & back to shiney, get a few select chrome bits redone (not everything), put it back together w/ the patina'd tank, fender, and other bits, a reupholstered seat (horse hide) and ride baby ride.

    Here's a pic. for inspiration. Different model...but bad ass'd for sure.
     

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  16. skipstitch
    Joined: Oct 7, 2001
    Posts: 1,213

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    Nope, no old hydes layin' around the shop...but I could toss one out in the farmers field behind the shop and let the pigs walk on it for the winter [​IMG] The old HD jacket could be kinda cool. Nothing's sacred right!?
     
  17. Donzie
    Joined: Aug 9, 2001
    Posts: 2,779

    Donzie
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    Had to do it!
    Hmmm, so it was around the corner from my house huh? Now it's revenge!!
     

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  18. truth
    Joined: Oct 27, 2003
    Posts: 401

    truth
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    from Boston, MA

    Hatch, that's one hell of a score, man! Be sure to put progress photo's up, man. Those finds are getting harder and harder to come by....!
     
  19. Rocknrod
    Joined: Jan 2, 2003
    Posts: 648

    Rocknrod
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    from NC, USA

    Now thats a bike... I like it [​IMG]
     
  20. beatnik
    Joined: Nov 8, 2002
    Posts: 2,209

    beatnik
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    Very cool find Hatch, between you, Donzie, Tinyelvis, and my little Triumph project we got are own little motorcycle gang.


    Donzie you're hilarious, nice pics.


    [​IMG]
     
  21. Donzie
    Joined: Aug 9, 2001
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    Dang Gus, that's cool. I didn't know you were working on that. Just between you, me and the fence post, I might be selling or trading off my bobber project. I'll know more in a few days.
     
  22. AHotRod
    Joined: Jul 27, 2001
    Posts: 12,290

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    You luck S.O.B.
    I'll give you $100.00 bucks right now!
     
  23. [ QUOTE ]
    ... I already took the sawzall to the "sissy bar"....(I have my limits!!!)...

    [/ QUOTE ]

    Yeah. "Cool Bikes and Square Sissy Bars" doesn't quite have the same ring to it. [​IMG]

    Cool find hatch. Funny thing though. You're writing sounds a lot younger than you look. <ducks> [​IMG]
     
  24. fab32
    Joined: May 14, 2002
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    Steve, times up on the 24hr restoration. I'll be over tomorrow for lunch. I'll follow you to the Bully in my truck so I can report to everyone how you look on board. You will be riding it to lunch won't you?

    Frank
     
  25. fab32
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    Broothal, His writing sounds that way 'cause he never grew up.
     
  26. hatch
    Joined: Nov 20, 2001
    Posts: 3,667

    hatch
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    Thanks Brootal..that's a nice compliment....I guess I have always placed more importance in "doing things" as opposed to "having things".....things are fun, but not necessary for true happiness.....I feel like I stopped aging at 18.
     
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    Broothal, His writing sounds that way 'cause he never grew up.

    [/ QUOTE ]

    Exactly what I plan on doing... not doing???

    [​IMG]

    Love your work hatch.
     
  28. manyolcars
    Joined: Mar 30, 2001
    Posts: 9,543

    manyolcars

    Hatch, I have a 1946 45 that I have ridden for 28 years. Let me know if I can help you. I have some other 45s. I am interested in buying any parts you will sell. Bruce Wayne
     
  29. Impala53
    Joined: Dec 9, 2002
    Posts: 49

    Impala53
    Member

    30 yrs. ago I bought my first Harley, a 1943 45 inch. That bike got me home on one cylinder more than once. Those flatties are bullet-proof. I'd love to have it back...and I'll bet it's still running...somewhere. You got a real piece of history there, hang on to it. NOS parts are out there, look on egay, swapmeets. Leave it to Harley to produce that motor right up to '73 or so! Yup, I got a parking ticket in the 80's from a metermaid on a flathead! Have fun!
     
  30. Reverendcolin
    Joined: Oct 17, 2003
    Posts: 203

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    Nice find. With a little work you can get that 45 to hit the 70 MPH mark. Make sure you go through the tranny. They are a pain in the ass to push home.
     

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