lostprophets, thats the fuel filler cap your looking at, on top of the left fender? Not a brake light,
And as for the rods, i love em! These are my kinda drawings!
The second one looks like an early 50's merc. And the only things i can say about it is the front wheel is at an awkward angle, it kinda looks funny. And the left exhaust pipe is angled down.
Other than that, they look great, keep em coming!