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This really came together amazingly. It’s funny because I got kind of use to the the color that was on the frame during mock up, but the slate blue was a great choice!
 
Well done KF. The finished bike looks awesome. Great color. Mega parts eye candy, plus you'll be losing a couple of pounds every time you ride it.

Thanks! I love the color too and it was fun using the new and old parts along with making bike parts out of things that aren't bike parts. I still need to weigh it, but I've lost 59 pounds in the past 12 months, so no worries with it helping me shed more. For its size and weight, it's actually pretty nimble and speedy for a cruiser.
 
WAY TO TO GO BROTHER!! YOU MADE IT. SHE'S BEAUTIFUL! WHAT A FUN RIDE. PEACE

Thanks a ton my brother! Squeaked in riding around trying to get the best pic in bright sun. I'm really pleased with this one and YES it is a VERY FUN ride!!! We finished 12 of these in a row together now! Next year is lucky 13!!
 
This really came together amazingly. It’s funny because I got kind of use to the the color that was on the frame during mock up, but the slate blue was a great choice!

Thanks! I was kinda that way in my head too since I was all over the place color wise in my head until I found that color. I REALLY LOVE this matte slate blue.
 
Right side Coke mural then left side Coke mural right underneath .
That's my pick:)
Probably not helping much, but I think #4 immediately followed by #6 would look best. Uncle Stretch really pops against the green plants, while it sort of blends into, or is overshadowed by the backdrops in the others.
Too much goodness to only capture one side. Shame

My eyes are drawn to #4 but my gut always wants drive side so #6
I like 7. Simple background. Love those pipes too much to hide Γ©m. I'm hitting the sack, lots of catch up to do in the coming days on everyone's builds

#2 and #7 are really close for me in the top foto running. I've always liked your bikes 'out in the wild', so many good photo op locations you have available. So that's where #2 might edge it out, that Coke wall is amazing! And really shows off front and rear of the bike.

#5 for me.


By the way, I wanted to thank everyone for providing feedback on my first batch of potential final pics. It really helped me. Even though I've taken a gajillion pics of this bike along the way. That ride Monday, was my first time taking pics with everything painted up and assembled. How light plays with the color were all new at that point. Also I was dealing with overcast clouds and even rain on that day. But with everyones input from my frst set of completed pics, I was able to noodle on what angles and what to highlight when I had that short window this morning with beautiful sunny skies. Thanks again for the feedback.


Here are some more completed pics from my ride this morning.

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Thanks! I love the color too and it was fun using the new and old parts along with making bike parts out of things that aren't bike parts. I still need to weigh it, but I've lost 59 pounds in the past 12 months, so no worries with it helping me shed more. For its size and weight, it's actually pretty nimble and speedy for a cruiser.
59 pounds! Well done mate. I've lost only 17 since I started riding again 2 years ago and thought I was doing well.
 

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