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Re: Hobo Jungle

Postby The Dirt » Tue Sep 25, 2012 1:32 am

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Sweet little boulevard cruiser! Man, those lines are clean! A damn fine craftman worked on this one, buddy.

I like how a softtail lets that rear bumper hug the tire. Love that look, and can't reproduce it on mine with the side shocks. Like the retro look with that oil tank too, and the seat. That seat looks freakin comfortable. Wires hidden in the risers. I prefer my controls under my knees, but I got pegs out front so I can stretch out. The part that is really bitchin on this bike is that paint job- the shadows by those flames make them look like they're floating a half-inch above the metal. I love that effect. I had a mag with a pic of a bike with an American flag done like that effect- I'll have to see if I can find it. If you get a chance or inclination, take a more close-up of that paint job so these guys can see what I mean better. Engine bored/stroked? I'd like to see the pipes, too, and the carb/air cleaner. Hell, take a lot more pictures of that thing every which way. You'll have an enthralled audience of one, at least.

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Re: Hobo Jungle

Postby Tramp » Tue Sep 25, 2012 8:06 am

Great looking chopper, Jon. Wow! How much is custom?

Pete, I e-mailed you about welding torches. Did you get it?
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Re: Hobo Jungle

Postby hev52 » Tue Sep 25, 2012 11:46 am

The bike looks hevy Bro. Damn................... 8) Is that a swing arm frame or a hardtail? I can't really tell. The tractor looks to be in decent shape. It's just gonna need a bit of TLC ................. :wink:
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Re: Hobo Jungle

Postby webenda » Tue Sep 25, 2012 12:39 pm

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Whoa! Grandma rides in fine style. :D
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Re: Hobo Jungle

Postby The Dirt » Tue Sep 25, 2012 5:54 pm

Whoa! Grandma rides in fine style.

Wayne, LOL! When I first saw that picture, I got to thinking about Rev. Billy C. Wirtz's song "Grandma's Behind the Wheel".

Bobbin' and weavin' like she's been drinkin'
Got New Jersey plates on a late model Lincoln
Stoppin' on the green lights, going on the red
All you see are hands and that little blue head

Look out, look out, Grandma's behind the wheel
She's headed down to Florida in a big long automobile


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Pete, I e-mailed you about welding torches. Did you get it?


Tramp, I saw it, and I'm still thinking about it. It's beyond my ability to accept, unless we talk 'price'. Otherwise, I'd be thrilled, but you know how it is- the next day after you send it, you're going to need it. And has it no sentimental value?

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Re: Hobo Jungle

Postby Rufus T. Firefly » Tue Sep 25, 2012 7:13 pm

Looks like Jon's got himself a little Cub like mine. Does it run or crank? 6V system with positive ground is what's in mine so make sure of your electrical if you have to jump it. Got the hand crank? Do you know what year it is?

And it looks like you need some headlights for those night time runs to the drive through liquor store!

2railjon wrote:Just an update...........Went up to Louisville, MS for my wifes family reunion. Here's a shot of my Farmall until I can get it back to the house for restoration. I hope it's not too far gone!!!!!
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Re: Hobo Jungle

Postby 2railjon » Tue Sep 25, 2012 8:44 pm

Pete, I'll get you some more pictures in short order! Between work, soccer, and home chores I'm falling out early!!! You know the drill!!!!

Tramp, The only thing Harley is the engine. It's a custom built bike from a now defunct company called: Swift Motorcycles.

Rufus, I think my wifes uncle said the tractor was built in 1945.

Hev, The bike is a soft-tail with two nitrogen filled shocks.
Running that red block Charlie.

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Re: Hobo Jungle

Postby Rufus T. Firefly » Tue Sep 25, 2012 8:54 pm

2railjon wrote:Rufus, I think my wifes uncle said the tractor was built in 1945.


What model Cub is that - F-Cub's I thought were from '48-'54.
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Re: Hobo Jungle

Postby 2railjon » Wed Sep 26, 2012 4:02 pm

Her uncle is a tad fuzzy in the head. :mrgreen:
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Re: Hobo Jungle

Postby Rufus T. Firefly » Wed Sep 26, 2012 6:47 pm

2railjon wrote:Her uncle is a tad fuzzy in the head. :mrgreen:


I understand, :wink:
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Re: Hobo Jungle

Postby Mitch » Wed Sep 26, 2012 7:14 pm

2railjon wrote:Her uncle is a tad fuzzy in the head. :mrgreen:



Felt that way myself last Wednesday after bein' rained "in" all day Tues., with nothin' to do but partake of the 1/2 gallon of Vodka and the beer. :lol:
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Re: Hobo Jungle

Postby 2railjon » Wed Sep 26, 2012 9:29 pm

Damn, Mitch!!!! I love rainy days, too!!!!! :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
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Re: Hobo Jungle

Postby webenda » Thu Sep 27, 2012 10:54 am

That's rainy "daze" Jon.
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Re: Hobo Jungle

Postby rogruth » Thu Sep 27, 2012 10:59 am

I remember those daze.
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Re: Hobo Jungle

Postby webenda » Fri Sep 28, 2012 1:15 am

For the Orange Township astronomer: Vesta

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