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The bike came to me as a basketcase. I was commissioned to make a complete bike using the original tank as a guide for the finish on the rest of its parts. The tank has not been touched except for mounting it to the frame.
Here's a heard of pictures that I've corralled together showing various details of patina and parts.
If you made it this far, my apologies for posting so many pics. I didn't have time this morning before work to curate them. Thanks for looking!
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What a transformation!! Fantastic looking bike! Great work as always!
Very interesting journey you took us on this time. Had never heard of this process before.
Always a treat to see such masterful craftsmanship and attention to detail.
Very nicely done. Would never know it wasn’t just a survivor.
Always a treat to see such masterful craftsmanship and attention to detail.
Very nicely done. Would never know it wasn’t just a survivor.
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Another great build! I’m sure your customer will be very hoppy and proud to own this bike!
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Thanks y'all!
FYI, I just added more pics to post #2
FYI, I just added more pics to post #2
Dang! Definitely one of the build threads I need to go back and read beginning to end.
CONGRATS! Another killer patina build brother! I love the Cousin Charlie tie in and especially love the The Ranchhand Man speeding ride photo!! Excellent build and as always great work examples to follow!
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Awesome looking build as always.
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Another great build! I’m sure your customer will be very hoppy and proud to own this bike!
Thanks for all the kind words y'all!
Another fantastic build! I'm always amazed at how well you create and match patina on your bikes, and this Hopalong Rollfast is no exception! Great job TRM!
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Thanks @Bike from the Dead
These would be so awesome on this bike
They're currently for sale on the CABE, though not exactly cheap.
https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/bicycle-holster.246108/
They're currently for sale on the CABE, though not exactly cheap.
https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/bicycle-holster.246108/
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Yep, I saw those a couple of days ago when they where listed in the DOND thread. Pretty cool.
I've got these actual Hopalong Cassidy holsters. I don't believe that they are bicycle accessories though. I forgot about them when I was taking finished pictures.
I've got these actual Hopalong Cassidy holsters. I don't believe that they are bicycle accessories though. I forgot about them when I was taking finished pictures.
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Thank you to everyone who cast one of your votes my way!
This could have ended with any of the top three claiming the prize and it was just the luck of the draw that it fell my way. Congratulations to everyone who crossed the finish line! It was fun watching as many as I could along the way! Lot's of cool ideas and work being done!
-Jim Henderson (TRM)
This could have ended with any of the top three claiming the prize and it was just the luck of the draw that it fell my way. Congratulations to everyone who crossed the finish line! It was fun watching as many as I could along the way! Lot's of cool ideas and work being done!
-Jim Henderson (TRM)
