Originally Posted by mud

Appreciate all the input.



Myownself, there will be no farm grade fasteners on my sickle.

Torque values are important as well.
Many do not realize those values are calculated for a reason.

For example, overTorqueing a fastener, you are stretching it.

Here's another under 50 project -
build a taillite can with attached license plate and inspection sticker.
Built this for the MudSickle earlier this year.

First couple pix are the can.
Just about ready to be welded shut.
I use the paper cocaCola 12 pack cartons for cutting
out my patterns before sizing the sheet metal.






Next picture is underside showing shaped license plate inspection sticker metal.
Heavier stock at the top of the picture welds into the fender at three points,
and is tapped to accept the 3 bolts that attaches the can
and license plate inspection sticker platform.



Here next, a trial fit to fender before I folded the inspection sticker area down
to conform to tire radius.
This photo also shows some of the area where I welded the fender together.
I started with three softail fenders,
split one in half lengthwise,
widened to fit width of the 06Dyna struts.
Used the other two for parts and pieces here and there.
You can also see the license plate lights receptacles.
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Next, just about done with the can.
I did get a lecture from a cop after a pullover for a 95 in a 65 indiscretion.
He mentioned the lack of visibility of the tag expiration sticker
after listing 6 or 8 other infractions that he could write up.
He read me the riot act for about 10 minutes
then handed my paperwork back
and said I need to slow it down a little.
No tickets.



54 LEDs on the brake/tail,
6 on each turn sig.
Lites up real good.



Next picture - the MudSickle in service
for a 5/6 month road test.

At this time parts are all on the shelf
waiting patiently for me to find time
to squirt some color on em.

Duct tape seat, another cheap project.

Originally Posted by gdt3

Hey MUD, do you work for Orange County Chopper or something. Fabulous fabricating mister.

Originally Posted by Quadancer

Got tired of scooting that milk crate around, so dug up some skate wheels, old gym junk, office chair wheels, and a couple of coffee cans...and Voila!
Enter the LOWridah!
See honey, never throw out my stuff...!

Originally Posted by Quadancer

Got tired of scooting that milk crate around, so dug up some skate wheels, old gym junk, office chair wheels, and a couple of coffee cans...and Voila!
Enter the LOWridah!
See honey, never throw out my stuff...!