Wow....
Three years, five months, 29 days. couple of busted knuckles, lots of beer, 4 surgeries on my end, and it lives!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I did not rebuild the starter...I should have...it went bad after a few turns.
So I kicked it over (had to a few times), but she roared to life about 9:30 last night!
today i'll start breaking in the motor =-)
Highlights include:
Ardcore hardtail
Rear fender is made (by me) from a spare tire cover off of a 1929 ford (Real Henry Ford Steel)
Battery/Electronics box is handmade (by me) from a set of valve covers from a 1961 Buick Nailhead
Rearview mirror is an original 1932 Ford mirror which has been adapted to fit.
Handmade (by me) seat
Handmade (by me) stacked leather washer Grips with coin end caps
Complete engine & carb rebuild
Hugh's Handbuilt did the rephase ont the Crank/cam (THANK YOU HUGH!)
Pamco ignition
Hoos Racing exhaust
Paint was done by one of my best friends
Pinstriping by Lenny at Krazy Kolors
+ a $hit ton of little stuff from Mikes, Lowbrow, Monster, and Dime City that couldn't be found anywhere else.
+ most importantly: a ton more stuff from my Local, Dr Mudspringer in Spring Lake Park, mn...SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL!
All in all...Not bad for a first build! with any luck I'll make the calendar.
Also...not to sound too cheesy, but I can't thank everyone enough for their guidance. I may not have always been posting, but you all have provided a wealth of information that has been invaluable along the way.