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Old 09-03-2008, 10:55 PM
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Yep! A real welder twisted them!!
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One of those bike building shows deid something like that with a solid piece of square tubing. Welded one end to a solid table, and a long steel bar to the other end. Then heated the whole thing up cherry red, and twisted it with the rod. Something like that done with yours?????
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Wonderful job. Pics when coated I hope.
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Originally Posted by kawiram
One of those bike building shows deid something like that with a solid piece of square tubing. Welded one end to a solid table, and a long steel bar to the other end. Then heated the whole thing up cherry red, and twisted it with the rod. Something like that done with yours?????

That was one of the biker build offs on Discovery Channel. It was Indian Larry. He was making the down tube for his chopper.


That rack looks awesome BTW!!
Old 09-04-2008, 09:20 AM
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Thanks Guys!! To watch how Bruce does this stuff is awesome! He builds everything he needs to twist the wire, roll the barbs, all by hand without heat!!
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Ill take mine with oversized "T" posts on the sides and 4 point wire.
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WOW that's pimp!!!
I really like the look of that
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WOW thats so freakin cool... can he build another one?
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Okay guys!! Powdercoat and paint ====



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That is awesome!!! I want one!!! Would you be willing to build another one? Great job on it!
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Thanks Guys!! I am really happy with the way this came out Pm's sent!
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Very nice! =D
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Thinking about building a new one with a different design.....
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New one for a 3rd gen

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Very Nice! How close are the barbs (that are pointed at the window) to the glass?
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