Uncle Touchy's Back Roads Bomber (Finished)

[kingfish254]

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I like the seat choice..

Hmmmmmm,,,,,, gives me some ideas.

 

[yoothgeye]

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Quit it with the sneaky photos, I wanna see more! I think I'm going to like this... a lot. :shock:

 

[MplsCoaster]

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I can't believe I miss your build so far :shock:
I like the old truck inspiration.
Looks like your bike is going to have that aged stylish look.

 

[aka_locojoe]

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Thanks everyone. I think I'm done. I should have final photos soon.
In the meantime here's another "sneaky" photo.

 

[Ratfink1962]

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Wow :shock:

Cant wait to see the big picture, you did awesome with matching the patina! 8)

 

[kingfish254]

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Nice cammerflarge.
They look like sisters from different misters.

 

[yoothgeye]

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Since you won't show the whole thing I will have to critique the little sneaky part I can see. Since your inspiration has a white rear view mirror arm, how about white handlebars... since you're done and all. :wink:

 

[aka_locojoe]

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Since you won't show the whole thing I will have to critique the little sneaky part I can see. Since your inspiration has a white rear view mirror arm, how about white handlebars... since you're done and all. :wink:

Well I went with black handlebars to match the truck's steering wheel. But today I was thinking I should have added a mirror (or 2) to the bike. The mirrors seem to be a pretty prominent feature on the truck. I did paint the fender scoop thing white. Was mostly thinking of the white on the truck bumper and grill.

Thanks all for the comments. I took what I think will be my finished photos today. I just have to sift through them all. Of course if I make a change to the bike between now and the deadline I'll have to re-shoot them :roll:

One of the last things I did.I gots to have me a bell on my bikes. Here's what I came up with.

 

[aka_locojoe]

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Cool bell. Adds character!

Thanks. If it's not obvious it's a button from our towns fall fest that I roughed up a bit and glued to the bell.

 

[MazdaFlyer]

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Electra has some mirrors that might work, you'd have to age them though. Saw them at the shop in Delano.

 

[Kreep]

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Really dig the build,great way of using some inspiration.i also cant believe you have that many 47-54 Chevy trucks in your area.Cant wait to see the final product.
-Kreep-

 

[aka_locojoe]

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Thanks Kreep.

Electra has some mirrors that might work, you'd have to age them though. Saw them at the shop in Delano.

I've actually got a couple hanging on the parts wall. Don't know if I'll add them or not. Thanks for the info though.

 

[sensor]

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love this bike :mrgreen:

 

[aka_locojoe]

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love this bike :mrgreen:

Thanks Sensor.

Calling it done. Finished photos here viewtopic.php?f=68&t=60703