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Wicked!! MAN I'VE BEEN WANTING A SET OF THOSE BARS LIKE...FOREVER!!
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Yeah those bars are what inspired me to build mine. I remember they were wrapped in a translucent yellow tape...that was about 1974...
Carl.
Carl.
Stole some time the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and got it stripped down.
Black Friday has been good to me. I avoided retailers like the plague, decided on parts, sanded and painted.
Gave it a couple of coats of "Lagoon" satin by Rustoleum. I think I'll try that "Effex" clearcoat that some of you guys are using.
My only dilemma: Can't decide between a chrome Schwinn-style springer like you see on so many Stingrays, or the original front fork with truss rods that I took off a '40s 24" Roadmaster.
Black Friday has been good to me. I avoided retailers like the plague, decided on parts, sanded and painted.
Gave it a couple of coats of "Lagoon" satin by Rustoleum. I think I'll try that "Effex" clearcoat that some of you guys are using.
My only dilemma: Can't decide between a chrome Schwinn-style springer like you see on so many Stingrays, or the original front fork with truss rods that I took off a '40s 24" Roadmaster.
Could we get a close up of the fenders and bars so we can see the graphics
I see what you are talking about. It looks like graphics, but it's only reflections! I do think I'll add some subtle pinstriping to the frame.
Waiting for the paint to cure and ordering that fancy clear
coat. Can't wait to build it up. All the hard work is done!
Wow! Those bars!
Luke.
Luke.
Nicely done! Looking forward to the Finished product!
I like those handlebars too, it'll really set the bike off
Wow...looking good...Look forward to seeing those parts come together...looks like a great mix of goodies..paint looks great..nice color.
This is going to be nice to watch come together!
Ok, so whatcha doin with the original handlebars...cuz I'm interested.
Carl.
Carl.
I figured I'd save them for a future build. But I will keep you in mind! Especially if you have truss rods to trade.
Or a vintage springer fork
Finally bought some Effex clear coat by Dupli-color. The picture doesn't do it justice. The 7 oz. can had more than enough for a bike frame. I laid down about two thin coats, then a couple coats of clear gloss. The results are great! You should see it in the Arizona sun. Gonna let it cure for a coupla days, then do final assembly.
Looking forward to seeing an outside shot!
Luke.
Luke.
