That flat black with the red pinstripes ties in really nice with the ratina parts.
Love it!
Love it!
BLACKBIRD (Skylark Convertible)
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Got the last of the pinstripes done and baking in the sun.
The stripe is only about 1/16" but really shows up against the black!
The stripe is only about 1/16" but really shows up against the black!
What is the channel used for . Knowing you it's probably some kind of gadget that automatically pinstripes bike rims ?
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I just needed something to hold the wheels while I painted them. It worked good because I painted one side of each wheel and then just rolled the post over and got the other side. Then walked the whole thing outside in the sun. I can also rotate each side for an even tan.
They look burnt . You make me look bad . My wife ask me why don't you do that ? I reply , I can't even draw a straight line without a ruler .
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It's really easy with a Beugler Pinstriping Tool. I can't draw a straight line either.
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I finally finished the little chain guard bracket today. I've been waiting untill the chain ring and all of the sheet metal was in place before I could guage where to drill the hole where it bolts to the guard.
Got it cut to length and drilled before giving it and the bolts a quick coat of black primer. Some of you may remember that this started as thrift store BBQ tongs.
Got it cut to length and drilled before giving it and the bolts a quick coat of black primer. Some of you may remember that this started as thrift store BBQ tongs.
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Last day as a girl.
Put the Streamline teardrop pedals on. The red reflectors go nicely with the color scheme!
Put the Streamline teardrop pedals on. The red reflectors go nicely with the color scheme!
Love it!!!
Love the colouring. Very hot rod.
It looks like the front fender is way too long but I’m sure the wheels will sort that out.
It looks like the front fender is way too long but I’m sure the wheels will sort that out.
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The mullet is longer than stock. But I think like you said it will look right when it's sitting on the ground.
Thanks y'all!
The funny thing is that I had been completely ignoring the black and red color scheme up until a couple of weeks ago. Now that the bike has decided on the colors for me, I'm loving it!
Always listen to the bike when it speaks!
Always listen to the bike when it speaks!
Ain't it the truth.
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I was quoting from memory. Here's the actual quote:
When bike parts talk to you, you should listen (or stop drinking). ~ Jake Sensi
When bike parts talk to you, you should listen (or stop drinking). ~ Jake Sensi
I was quoting from memory. Here's the actual quote:
When bike parts talk to you, you should listen (or stop drinking). ~ Jake Sensi
Or both
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What about when the action figures talk to you?
Thanks y'all!
The funny thing is that I had been completely ignoring the black and red color scheme up until a couple of weeks ago. Now that the bike has decided on the colors for me, I'm loving it!
Always listen to the bike when it speaks!
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The wheels are done. Got the tires mounted and also dressed them up with the cool little valve stem caps and one special doodad.
Is anyone familiar with a vintage 1950's Norco Whirl-Away Bird Bicycle Spoke Accessory? I had never heard of them until one showed up in my mailbox back in July via Lee Swenson (OddJob)!
At first I wasn't sure what to do with it. But with all of the attention plastic birds have been getting around here and with the recent name change to BLACKBIRD, how could I not use it!
Even though the red would've matched the bike, it had to be a Blackbird so this happened...
Thanks again Lee!
Is anyone familiar with a vintage 1950's Norco Whirl-Away Bird Bicycle Spoke Accessory? I had never heard of them until one showed up in my mailbox back in July via Lee Swenson (OddJob)!
At first I wasn't sure what to do with it. But with all of the attention plastic birds have been getting around here and with the recent name change to BLACKBIRD, how could I not use it!
Even though the red would've matched the bike, it had to be a Blackbird so this happened...
Thanks again Lee!
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Man, he is gonna get dizzy!!!!! 
Bird is the Word! Love it.The wheels are done. Got the tires mounted and also dressed them up with the cool little valve stem caps and one special doodad.
Is anyone familiar with a vintage 1950's Norco Whirl-Away Bird Bicycle Spoke Accessory? I had never heard of them until one showed up in my mailbox back in July via Lee Swnson (OddJob)!
At first I wasn't sure what to do with it. But with all of the attention plastic birds have been getting around here and with the recent name change to BLACKBIRD, how could I not use it!
Even though the red would've matched the bike, it had to be a Blackbird so this happened...
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Thanks again Lee!
