Chunky Mini

[graucho]

Sold it today. This was my last mini and from here on out i'm going to be strictly building bicycle choppers. I know its not a pedal bike but I had to give my last mini a farewell sendoff. :biker:

Electric start.
16" front wheel.
10.5"X12" wide rear tire.
Front drum brakes.
Rear hydraulic disc foot brake.
Tecumseh 6.0
Comet Torq-a-verter.
45-50 mph.
Sportster tank.
Chromed custom exhaust.
Custom paint.
12v headlight system.
7ft 11" length.

[trikeman]

Beautiful work. Looks like some great fit-ups on that tubing too.

[gbbwolf]

Way too cool Graucho.

Your skills should transfer great to builiding bikes.

Can't wait to see some work.

nelson

[MoeMac]

OMG What a work of ART!

Now I am really excited to have read that you are returning to peddle choppers!

Can hardly wait to see them!

Moe

[GregLWB]

Wow! The build is great, but where did you learn to paint?:1eye: That is absolute artistry!

Greg

[Radical Brad]

Show room quality!

Brad

[graucho]

Thank you thank you. Coming from you all its a great compliment.

Greg, here's where I learned to paint......
My lifetime of hobbies. Building plastic models of car/trucks as a kid. Model rockets as a kid. I modified and tore apart bikes as a kid. Built street rods in my teens to 30's. Mini's from mid 30's to 50. I knew if I was to ever make a profit during a sale, I had to do everything myself. (A Cheap'ie. LOL) Believe me when I say..... they didn't always look to good. Ive been asked a hundered times to paint for others. Never have, never will. Too much pressure. :rolleyes4: Painting for yourself is always relaxing and fun. Always sunny. :sunny:
A few:
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll13/grauchosbikes/user3358_pic370_1212550930.jpg
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll13/grauchosbikes/grauchokikker.jpg
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll13/grauchosbikes/user3358_pic1355_1219631075.jpg
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll13/grauchosbikes/chopperbike.gif
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll13/grauchosbikes/56truck.gif
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll13/grauchosbikes/DSC02130.jpg

[savarin]

Stupendously awesome word.
Cant wait to see the new versions.

[GregLWB]

Painting for yourself is always relaxing and fun. Always sunny. :sunny:

I understand the doing it for yourself. My new build for my mom is already stressing me out and I don't even start it till tommorrow.:rolleyes4: Doing for myself if it doesn't work you cut it, grind it, or whatever till it feels right.:)

Greg

[moteurhead]

I love to paint for myself but I'm totally unhappy until I see the look on someone's face when they come to get their tanks or leather, the stress is what makes you better the next time you go at it.

That is a sweet mini!

[dakotachop]

really like your mini choppers.awesome work.my next build will be reminiscent of very early indians.just love to build things.can't wait to see what else you build.