You gotta go with the color changing pedals with that purple fur.
BO15 High Plains Drifter (The Finish Line)
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instagram algorithm has suggested a few paint schemes to me based on my build (I guess). Dirtybiker on Instagram is currently building a bike for the Born Free show. Nice purple fades. Most likely what I will do. I had a custom purple that I mixed for a custom Hot Wheel I made, but I won’t be back to Colorado where I planned to finish the bike (where my airbrush kit is). So I’m gambling with rattle can purple fades.
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I think it will be the last piece I decide on. Only worry that the purple won’t match well and look goofy. Photos rarely tell the truth on that stuff. Lots of shades of purps.
Not much of a purple person, but I can enjoy some cool purple from time totime. Like vintage Mopar Plum Crazy. LOL
I like that purple and white panel paint on that roadster. Probably more work laying out the lines than doing a fade.
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I don’t mind doing some panel or scallop type work. I would probably prefer more defined lines than a fade. I’m going to do a practice fade on a piece of pipe and see if I like it.
I get the reference of your build name to the locale. But with the influx of purple and your other '60s kinds of influences, maybe "Purple Haze" would work as a name. 
You're building this in Colorado, right? 
Can't wait to see the paint!
You're building this in Colorado, right? Can't wait to see the paint!
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This fade is pretty sensational!
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I thought purple haze for a name also. I love Jimmy. I hope to have paint on the bike by next week. I’m currently in Kansas remodeling a house to put up for sale. I shouldn’t even be building a bike but chose to instead of tossing a bunch of parts in to storage. Thanks for your interest and input. More to come!I get the reference of your build name to the locale. But with the influx of purple and your other '60s kinds of influences, maybe "Purple Haze" would work as a name.
Can't wait to see the paint!
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Never thought about black to purple. I like!
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Time for a cruise. I haven’t been on one since early May. 1960’s Hiawatha With 110 spoke rims
Sweet ride
If it turns out the bike really rules (as I think it will,) you might name it Purple Reign.
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Another awesome name! I guess it will have alias’s.
Purple Reign is def better than another one I was thinking of; High Plains Prince.
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If you look at the rod you posted, the fade is to a darker purple. The white is actually a border. Black is just a step further. And since we're playing the name game...
Who knows, might be able to get a sponsorship!
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I Live all the name ideas. Maybe next time I’ll let others pick the name. Good ones!
High Purple Drifter? 
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Some fill work on the rear drop outs and on some dings I noticed. Hopefully I’ll have the base coat in the coming week.
Love the title of your latest episode ! "Dr Fill Show" ! 
