Texas Special

[MIGZ]

This project just got canceled the frame is not going to work for what I had planned.

[brett4christ]

Bummer! I was looking forward to this one!

[MIGZ]

So was I but the rear chain stays do not have enough room for the tire I was planning on using.

[MIGZ]

In an effort to use the wheels the original project is still not going forward but the wheels are on to the new project called Texas Special. I ended up getting another frame that will fit the tires and it already had the base coat needed for a faux patina look I have been wanting on a bike. The frame had a few small nicks and scratches which is great because it will add to the final look.

Here is the frame as it arrived


Now with the 2nd coat of paint, I'm gonna let this dry a few days before I do the other colors on top.


Here is where I removed the fended mount since I will not be using that. I kept the rear one to hang a vintage license plate from.

[MIGZ]

Got the rest of the parts to get this project moving along again. I'll get started on painting again and greeting ready for full assembly after paint and sanding is done.

[MIGZ]

Couple of pics from along the way.







Here is the finished product I didn't do the best of taking pics along the way but its done.





Gotta give special thanks to my Buddy chuck for helping.

[Monster 550]

Nice, I'm gonna be doing something similar, but with more patina and age to the rest of the bike.

[MIGZ]

Done!!

[doshounds]

Wow! Awesome!

[Jake Sensi]

Great bike! You should've been in BO7! Peace

[jaysmo]

im really diggin that rack looks smooth nice build

[bmxerpete]

Migz, that looks simply awesome.

[MIGZ]

Thanks folks I have a couple more projects in mind just have to find the right frames

[g-ratter]

Not a big basket fan but that is a very nice looking one.
Also like the way you left the pencil marks on the logo.

[mxmka]

Exellent top-coat!