Firewing 1953 Columbia 3 Star DeLuxe (2nd) - 3/15 TRADED

[dracothered]

Re: FireWing 53 Columbia 3 Star-5/27 Chainring Seat Attached

Wicked looking beyond thunder dome look!

200 bikes enter, ONE bike leaves! :mrgreen:

Good thing for you I am in the Anything Goes side of things HAHAHA :mrgreen:

 

[kingfish254]

Re: FireWing 53 Columbia 3 Star-5/27 Chainring Seat Attached

I'm not cocky enough to think that I will win. I know that if the build progresses to the one that I have in my mind that I have a shot, but who knows, there are some wicked builds shaping up here and we have only just started. All I know is that I am having a blast with this build.

I did get a little good luck charm for this build today though. Since this is a 1953 bike, I picked up this 1953 bike tag with a mix of Number 1 and Number 8 on it.



So I guess, I'll either get 1st, 18th, or 188th place.

 

[dracothered]

Re: FireWing 53 Columbia 3 Star-5/27 Chainring Seat Attached

I'm not cocky enough to think that I will win. I know that if the build progresses to the one that I have in my mind that I have a shot, but who knows.
I am having a blast with this build.

I did get a little good luck charm for this build today though. Since this is a 1953 bike, I picked up this 1953 bike tag with a mix of Number 1 and Number 8 on it.



So I guess, I'll either get 1st, 18th, or 188th place.

HAHAHA

I'm having a blast also... just couldn't pass up throwing some smack around :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

 

[Machine Age Victim]

Re: FireWing 53 Columbia 3 Star-5/27 Chainring Seat Attached

I'm not cocky enough to think that I will win. I know that if the build progresses to the one that I have in my mind that I have a shot, but who knows.
I am having a blast with this build.

I did get a little good luck charm for this build today though. Since this is a 1953 bike, I picked up this 1953 bike tag with a mix of Number 1 and Number 8 on it.



So I guess, I'll either get 1st, 18th, or 188th place.

I was contemplating a preteens tag for my build or something like this plate http://www.ebay.com/itm/271210642564?ss ... 1438.l2661

 

[kingfish254]

Re: FireWing 53 Columbia 3 Star-5/27 Chainring Seat Attached

Smack talk is fun. Not that much smack flying yet this year.

 

[Rockit!]

Re: FireWing 53 Columbia 3 Star-5/27 Chainring Seat Attached

Smack talk is fun. Not that much smack flying yet this year.

I figured I would let you build up your self-esteem some first!

 

[kingfish254]

Re: FireWing 53 Columbia 3 Star-5/27 Chainring Seat Attached

Smack talk is fun. Not that much smack flying yet this year.

I figured I would let you build up your self-esteem some first!

I know what builds you (and others) are capable of, so I'm just trying to measure up.

 

[Rockit!]

Re: FireWing 53 Columbia 3 Star-5/27 Chainring Seat Attached

Smack talk is fun. Not that much smack flying yet this year.

I figured I would let you build up your self-esteem some first!

I know what builds you (and others) are capable of, so I'm just trying to measure up.

Well, with my apparent lack of progress so far this year, I just don't feel comfortable dishing it out.............yet :mrgreen:

 

[rat-a-tac]

Re: FireWing 53 Columbia 3 Star-5/27 Chainring Seat Attached

I'm not cocky enough to think that I will win. I know that if the build progresses to the one that I have in my mind that I have a shot, but who knows, there are some wicked builds shaping up here and we have only just started. All I know is that I am having a blast with this build.

I did get a little good luck charm for this build today though. Since this is a 1953 bike, I picked up this 1953 bike tag with a mix of Number 1 and Number 8 on it.



So I guess, I'll either get 1st, 18th, or 188th place.

Awesome! My wife is from that exact town.... Does that mean i am gong to get 188th place? If she keeps monopolizin my time with duties i may not finish and up 188th on my own!

 

[outskirtscustoms]

Re: FireWing 53 Columbia 3 Star-5/27 Chainring Seat Attached

Love these bars! I am using the same ones on my build but right side up.

 

[kingfish254]

Re: FireWing 53 Columbia 3 Star-5/27 Chainring Seat Attached

Those bars cleaned up well and look perfect on DHii!

 

[outskirtscustoms]

Re: FireWing 53 Columbia 3 Star-5/27 Chainring Seat Attached

Those bars cleaned up well and look perfect on DHii!

That's actually chrome in a can... They cleaned up decent but had a few spots especially around the bends so I just sprayed them with rustolium chrome in a can.

 

[kingfish254]

Re: FireWing 53 Columbia 3 Star-5/31 Car Tail Light

The vintage car tail light arrived today. It is has more metal on on side than the other, but it is symetrical, so I know that I can cut/grand the left side down to fit my bike. I don't know what car it comes from but it has a wicked glass lense and round jewel. I held up the short side (right side) to my fender and it has the same diameter curve. This is gonna be wicked!!!!

 

[Houndog]

Re: FireWing 53 Columbia 3 Star-5/31 Vintage Car Tail Light

Awesome!!! That is cool!!!!

 

[kingfish254]

Re: FireWing 53 Columbia 3 Star-5/31 Vintage Car Tail Light

Actually looking at it closer there is a slight angle to the lense so that it isn't quitre symetrical, but it is something that I can live with. I really had to go back and look at it super close before I noticed it. It's a rat bike, it ain't gotta be perfect!!!!! :mrgreen:

 

[kingfish254]

Re: FireWing 53 Columbia 3 Star-5/31 Vintage Car Tail Light

Looks like this is from a 1948 Chrysler

 

[sleepy]

Re: FireWing 53 Columbia 3 Star-5/31 1948 Chrysler Tail Light

That light is cool in and of itself but way cool as a tailight on a bike 8) ....I love the subtle use of re-purposed old car parts on bikes.

 

[jats]

Re: FireWing 53 Columbia 3 Star-5/31 1948 Chrysler Tail Light

keep this up and your gonna place real high again!! love the light

Troy

 

[fordsnake]

Re: FireWing 53 Columbia 3 Star-5/31 1948 Chrysler Tail Light

King, the light is a sweet choice. I love it, It brings back fond memories of my 1948 New Yorker convertible.

 

[Funkme]

Re: FireWing 53 Columbia 3 Star-5/31 1948 Chrysler Tail Light

Sweeeet light !!!!!
Just wondering how much more can you fit on your bike,will there be room for you to sit and peddle :?: :lol: