wallfish 15,905 #1 Posted June 5, 2016 (edited) Picked up an old beat up plow blade frame last year for this "back burner" project but since there is no way I could finish the current project I was working on in time for the show, this one got moved up front. It will stay a rat since the frame was already cut hacked and welded in a few places. Plus there will be no time for paint which is not my thing anyway. Maybe some parts purchases at the show will change that because the original plan was to do it much nicer with a much larger engine. Anyway, this will be the custom I'm bringing to the big show this year. Still have quite a bit to do but here it is partially mocked up. The springer front end probably won't be operational because of time but the future plan is to have it working. Trying to fit as many original Wheel Horse parts that will work on it like the handle bars, plow springs, brake drum, hubs, ect and all the little brackets and bars. Edited June 13, 2016 by wallfish 27 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,022 #3 Posted June 5, 2016 What can I say except I will be looking for it at the show. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,844 #4 Posted June 5, 2016 I'm diggin the front wheel! You might actually have room in the van this year! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,540 #5 Posted June 5, 2016 That's a sweet bike project! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,398 #6 Posted June 5, 2016 That is just sooooo coool , looking forward to seeing that running around. Oh John , is there any chance you could do it he usual favour for me again this year? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougC 2,641 #7 Posted June 5, 2016 A Wheel Horse chopper with a springer front fork. Genius!!! Make sure you keep us updated with pictures of your progress. Just thought of a name for your new company. American Chopphorse. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,488 #8 Posted June 5, 2016 So it will be a Suburban 400 Chopper, I LIKE IT! I guess if you wanted a seat back you could use part of the plow blade. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SALTYWRIGHT 859 #9 Posted June 5, 2016 JOHN, PUT A DIESEL IN IT. RUSS 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,941 #10 Posted June 5, 2016 Pretty neat... as usual. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,435 #11 Posted June 5, 2016 Wow that's cool, never even thought of a 2 wheeler, man that got my creative juices flowing. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whlpny 201 #12 Posted June 5, 2016 Nice cool original idea !!!!! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 15,905 #13 Posted June 5, 2016 Thanks for the compliments guys! 35 minutes ago, whlpny said: Nice cool original idea !!!!! Since I don't have the talent to produce the beautiful stuff like you do Bob, I try to make up for that with creativity and resourcefulness. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 24,084 #14 Posted June 6, 2016 Very cool! Love the handlebars...!!! Make sure the bearings are well greased on your hand grips!!! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don1977 604 #15 Posted June 6, 2016 You need a torque convertor for that project. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
V-Four 34 #16 Posted June 6, 2016 Awesome! ! I think when it's done you should make a "sidecar ", that is actually a mower deck. (Or has mower a deck) 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,406 #17 Posted June 6, 2016 That's awesome! A fantastic original idea! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 15,905 #18 Posted June 7, 2016 10 hours ago, Don1977 said: You need a torque convertor for that project. It's got one. With the cover on, it kind of looks like a primary belt 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857 horse 2,581 #19 Posted June 8, 2016 John All your groupies wanna know,,,,,,even if it dont run,,,,,,you will bring it to the BigShow???? you have outdone your self///.. Oh,,,,,,you better bring your Mash Pole Sign,,,,,, 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 15,905 #20 Posted June 8, 2016 It'll be running, maybe not perfect but it'll be there. On 6/6/2016 at 3:06 PM, V-Four said: Awesome! ! I think when it's done you should make a "sidecar ", that is actually a mower deck. (Or has mower a deck) Good idea, a tractor frame with a hood for the cover and a deck hanging off the frame like normal. Since it's your idea, you'll have to be the first one to go for a test drive! Please have your insurance up to date! Doubt I'll have the time but maybe a towable mower deck with a separate engine on it. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clueless 2,898 #21 Posted June 8, 2016 60's two piece gas tank? Chris in Florida 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #22 Posted June 9, 2016 Awesome project John!! Always really cool rawness to your projects. Original for sure. The mower deck side car idea is pretty cool also. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 16,877 #23 Posted June 9, 2016 This thing looks awesome.I've been staring at a plow frame wondering what I could do with it. Great use of yours, John. You always have outstanding ideas. Can't wait to see this one done. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 15,905 #24 Posted June 9, 2016 @Coadster32--By "rawness" do you mean hacked together with used parts with an unfinished look and horrible welds all around? If so,That seems to be my signature style! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 16,877 #25 Posted June 9, 2016 I like rawness... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
