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Headbadge with graphics applyed. I was going to sand blast for texture then bronze paint background but I may leave it as is.
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By xc204
I had a heck of a time getting this photo it's bad but the others really were bad.
 
The letters and bars are cut vinyl from an online sign co. $3 for a sheet of 4 but $11 for shipping http://www.signsinasnap.com/ Still up in the air about the headbadge to paint or leave as is?
 
XC204 said:
Still up in the air about the headbadge to paint or leave as is?
I liked the idea of a bronze color. I think bronze/copper would look cool over the green, imo... :mrgreen:
 
this bike is off the hook.

the attention to detail, is top notch! this is def. my kinda build!
 
Little parts are starting to torment me...it can't be a lack of planning. My axel length in the cartridge BB is to short (crank hits frame)so I gotta get another or use a separate axle bearing cup setup that I had, but i still have to get a longer axle. I also drilled my Head badge screw holes in the frame off center dang old eyes. I have room to shift them and still cover the holes though.Going to paint it Rat Rods Klunker colors Thanks Steve
 
Things are being beaten into shape that were fighting me . Redrilled and tapped head tube for headbadge centered now. Bought new paint. couldn't find the crank axle I needed (73mm bb x 131mm over all) so I cut a 68mm axle that had longer outputs made a 3/16 wall sleeve made it a press fit and will weld it tonight. It is now sized 73mm bb x 131mm overall
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Blasted the headbadge and bronze painted it then removed mask for silver letters. I think I like the blasted with black better I can alwaye redo.
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Got the BB axle welded last night seemed to weld fine so I think it will not "Skipton" on me.I got it indexed well and it runs true in the races with dry bearings and no tight spots so I think its straight I took care to not over heat it and distrol the temper on the races.
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By xc204
This morning I got the frame masked and painted. I tried an experimental method for the frame scalope masking. I bought some removable Contact paper at Walmart, cut it to some 8.5" x 11" size and put them in the ink jet printer and printed my scalopes then cut them out with an exacto knife. The ink didn't dry too well so I wiped them with alcohol so I wouldn't get ink on the paint. I t worked well but I had a residue on the portion where I had wiped with alcohol. No residue where i hadnt next time I'll just wipe with dry paper towel to remove undried ink.
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Sorry this photo not so good.
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Got some more done this afternoon after my pedal broke on my fav bike on the way home with a part for the buildoff bike.
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this thing reminds me a lot of myself.

gets better looking everytime i see it. :lol: :lol: :lol:

not sure when it happened, but this build has turned out to be a rolling piece of art!
2 years ago, i would have thought ya didn't stand a chance entering with a diamond frame.
heres hoping ya do some damage and make me eat my words.

def a contender!
 
Very nice Gary! I thought that the bronze headbadge would look good! :wink: What are you using for the brake cable sheath? Some beartrap pedals might look cool...
 

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