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RawCustumz
08-29-12, 05:55 PM
Wanted to do something different
So I decided to build and stretch a frame out of a tow chain.
Holding up so far, gonna do some more welding on it once I get some more wire and gas
What do you think so far?

Heres how it started
270098

Middle of project
270099

Finished for now
270100

I have a video of me riding it just in case any one doubts that it can be ridden lol, I wasnt even sure at first it would work but so far so good.
Gonna leave th chain raw no paint but some of the other pieces will get painted
Thanks for looking
Bernie
RawCustumz

Canaboo
08-29-12, 06:13 PM
Is there a weak link in this construction technique? ;)
RawCustumz
08-29-12, 07:14 PM
Is there a weak link in this construction technique? ;)

I hope not because im sure it will rear its ugly head while im riding it lol
fingers crossed
Bernie

Live Wire
08-29-12, 09:30 PM
That's pretty darn cool... that would make a for a great parade bike.

You ever see the chain frame chopper Indian Larry did?
RawCustumz
08-30-12, 07:00 AM
That's pretty darn cool... that would make a for a great parade bike.

You ever see the chain frame chopper Indian Larry did?

Thanks
Yes Indian Larry was and always will be an ICON. After I did this one I also had someone send me a link that George Barris did one for the TV show The Munsters
http://bikerodnkustom5.homestead.com/barris_chainbike.html
It never made the show but cool article
I may do another but similar to a stretched beach cruiser this time but not sure, have another idea for something that I havent seen before but gonna do some more research before I do it.
Thanks
Bernie
tuz
08-30-12, 08:20 AM
Very cool!

Check the "show us your builds" sticky for the rebar bike. Good stuff
Live Wire
08-30-12, 08:54 AM
Great website, thanks for the link.
Now, you know your next project has got to be some chain spoked wheels for that frame ;) http://bikerodnkustom4.homestead.com/gallery467.html