Process: Woodgrain Bike Frames

After a lifetime of painting custom car interiors, New Zealander Rob Pollock turns to woodgraining bicycles and gives the custom bike a whole new twist. LINK

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Process: Woodgrain Bike Frames

After a lifetime of painting custom car interiors, New Zealander Rob Pollock turns to woodgraining bicycles and gives the custom bike a whole new twist. LINK: Vimeo

30 Marvelous Motorcycles

Now That’s Nifty has a gallery of thirty unusual motorcycles, including those converted into campers, limos, and tracked vehicles. Among them is the massive Leonhardt Gunbus, which is powered by a massive 410 cubic inch engine:

When it comes to custom motorcycle builders, there’s crazy and there’s really crazy. Falling into the latter category is one Mr. Clemens F. Leonhardt, who has just finished building what he refers to as “the world’s biggest motorcycle.” Excluding some other crazy creations, such as the Monster Bike, the guy’s got a point. Unlike other two-wheeled behemoths, the Leonhardt Gunbus is actually ready to ride on normal roads and will soon go into series production. That’s right… you’ll actually be able to buy one of these. Next on the agenda is an equally massive sidecar, which somehow seems just right for this bike.

Link, Via: The Presurfer | Information on the Leonhardt Gunbus | Photo: Niot, Via: Neatorama

Raw Video: Bongs Disguised As Xmas Ornaments

U.S.Customs officials say they got a surprise when they found 316,000 glass bongs disguised as Christmas decorations at the Los Angeles harbor. The drug pipes were shipped from China and are estimated to be worth is more than $2.6 million. (Nov. 19) LINK: Youtube

Han Solo Carbonite Desk

Custom-made Han Solo in Carbonite desk from Tom Spina Designs. LINK, [Via: The Daily What]

Cantena Wall Clock

Andreas Dober’s wall clock for the German luxury shop Anthologie Quartett cycles a bicycle chain to display the hour with copper digits at the top. A custom job, it prices out at $2,338.

Link, Via: Make, Via: Neatorama | Anthologie Quartett

Custom Car Drives on Water

WaterCar Inc develops high-performance amphibious cars that can reach freeway speeds [0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds] in the water.

Custom designed doors are built to keep water out and allow easy access from the water. The interior is based on a boat design with captain chairs in the front and wrapping bench in the back. LINK



This video was shot in Orange County California and shows the latest WaterCar. The new automatic transmission WaterCar Python Edition will be unveiled shortly!!! LINK: Youtube

GASSERS HOT RAT RODS CUSTOM CAR SHOW LOW RIDERS HUNNERT CAR PILE UP 2008 OLD SCHOOL

A video shot at the car show in Illinois . The guys son put it together for him. LINK: Youtube