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Posted by greenbarn
- June 25, 2017, 21:04:47 PMforgot the rusty pics...
Posted by greenbarn
- June 25, 2017, 07:20:08 AMQuote from: CDNRatMan on June 24, 2017, 15:03:12 PMI won the Roadhouse exhaust on Fee-Bay, for a great price - $50, and shipping was another $30 USD. It was in really rough shape, I'll attach some pics of the "as found" state, LOL., (how does a pipe get that rusty?!?!
Not going to say much because I have been on this build since day one. I have to say that I think that the exhaust system looks rather awesome, that "should" have set you back a small mortgage payment.
I had it powder coated, same time I did the crash bar - I think the combined bill for the pipe and crash bar was a couple hundred USD, can't remember for sure - I traded with the guy on some tires.
Planning to bring the old girl to Rendezvous -- I'm currently looking into getting them both to fit in a small enclosed trailer I have access to.... may need a shoe-horn,LOL
Posted by CDNRatMan
- June 24, 2017, 15:03:12 PM Not going to say much because I have been on this build since day one. I have to say that I think that the exhaust system looks rather awesome, that "should" have set you back a small mortgage payment. I really like the finished product, but I knew that you could make it work. I hope you trailer it up in July so we can all drool on it during Rendezvous. Great job my brother.
Posted by greenbarn
- June 24, 2017, 14:10:44 PMWent for a ride today, but actually I took the 1500... hadn't been on the 1500 since I took the 800 off the lift, and didn't want her to get jealous, LOL. 
Beautiful day here for a ride...
Posted by mittico68
- June 24, 2017, 04:34:47 AMNow that's a real beauty and a one-of-a-kind Drifter!!!
You've made lots of mods that I've been thinkin' of, but still am awaitin' for...
GREAT WORK!
Now listen what TFrank said and go ride that beauty!
Posted by Trall
- June 24, 2017, 01:58:02 AMDetails details details lots of gorgeous details. Definitely one of a kind riding art piece you made. Great job
Posted by greenbarn
- June 24, 2017, 00:16:04 AMThanks, Tfrank. The expenditure was not all that bad, really. I did not keep track of the total out-of-pocket, but I traded work for the paint job, and made 90% of the stuff myself. I used scrap stuff when I could find it, and bought a WHOLE BUNCH of stuff on Fee-Bay, etc., LOL. Lots of time, mostly.... Of course my wife would agree with you, LOL.
Posted by Tfrank59
- June 24, 2017, 00:07:27 AMThat's truly a thing of beauty. You must've spent a small fortune. Now get out there and ride it! 
Posted by greenbarn
- June 23, 2017, 23:58:39 PMBefore pics:
Posted by greenbarn
- June 23, 2017, 23:53:09 PMlast few....
Posted by greenbarn
- June 23, 2017, 23:51:37 PMand more...
Posted by greenbarn
- June 23, 2017, 23:49:57 PMmore pics
Posted by greenbarn
- June 23, 2017, 23:48:00 PMWell, I finally got the 800 off the lift, and it's done for now. Thought I'd post a few pics. It's been a long time getting done- I've been so busy some times I couldn't work on it for a couple months at at time. I built many of the parts myself, making it take even longer. So here is a list of some of the mods,
OVERALL
custom paint – burnt orange / cream 2-tone (I just love a 2-tone Drifter)
black powder coated wheels
custom brass axle covers
new Michelin Comander II's
Road-house exhaust – powder coated black
blacked-out front end parts, rear bumper, and speedo pod, (used from a 2000)
custom hand-made marker lights (old glass trailer lights)
black powder coated the crash bar,
vintage HD crash bar pegs
Vintage Klaxet ahooga horn
vintage CEV horn, custom mount behind forks
HANDLEBARS:
stock bars, powder coated black
Grips- vintage-style coke bottle grips
sand blasted/custom paint - mirror mounts, master cylinder and switch pods
Scootworks Phat risers – powder coated "metal"
custom vintage brass cover for the master cylinder
handlebar clock and thermometer
Helmet hanger post on brake lever
Kuryakyn/ Cruise-Mate throttle lock
FURNITURE:
custom-made leather fender skirts with brass dots and conchos
custom-made tank bib with brass dots and conchos
hand made leather bags (I also have saddle bags to match, may or may not add)
custom seat cover – vintage-style brown
custom brass seat rail (I'm kind of proud of that)
vintage Do-Ray fender light (truck cab light)
Vintage brass front fender tip
custom 1-off light bar
new black spot lights – (tractor lights with amber lenses)
chrome visors for headlight and spot lights
REAR END:
rear bumper from 2000, modified for tail lights
Brake light – Model A, with shortened model A bracket – on a custom-made aluminum fender mount
vintage-style fender rack
TANK:
custom one-off tank emblems with brass inserts
Ted's design drifter-shifter, with custom brass handle
instrument panel – custom made brass
gas cap key – vintage shot-gun break-over lever
extra tank gas cap and oiler (non operable)
MISCELANEOUS DETAILS
Vintage-style repop HD spark plug box
Aluminum rectifier cover
custom finish air-cleaner cover- "brushed" finish (with a brass nut)
1930's style truck brake pedal
re-located rear brake master cylinder