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1945 Westfield custom, custom...
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sorry man, can't show the lettering without giving away the name. But I will post the lettering process all at once.
Right?! I am so geeked on this build!!!
Here we go! I give you 'BALLOONATIC' 
So here is the context and origin of the name. This bike was made in 1945. The kid who customized it put a hot rod spin on it and bolted a 'Spitfire' badge to the front. In trying to pick a name I wanted to tie in the WWII factor in some way. The 'Supermarine Spitfire' being a British fighter plane, I decided to delve farther into that. During WWII pilots of the Royal Air Force (R.A.F.) referred to anyone who worked at Balloon Command (headquarters for barrage balloon units) as a 'balloonatic'. Seeing as this is a balloon tire bike I thought it was a fitting name and a fun hot rod name as well. Here is a the lettering process thus far, though there will be some more weathering and touch up as I go. I am pretty happy with how it is looking.
So here is the context and origin of the name. This bike was made in 1945. The kid who customized it put a hot rod spin on it and bolted a 'Spitfire' badge to the front. In trying to pick a name I wanted to tie in the WWII factor in some way. The 'Supermarine Spitfire' being a British fighter plane, I decided to delve farther into that. During WWII pilots of the Royal Air Force (R.A.F.) referred to anyone who worked at Balloon Command (headquarters for barrage balloon units) as a 'balloonatic'. Seeing as this is a balloon tire bike I thought it was a fitting name and a fun hot rod name as well. Here is a the lettering process thus far, though there will be some more weathering and touch up as I go. I am pretty happy with how it is looking.
Love it! Perfect theme, nice work on the lettering!
Thank you @LukeTheJoker !
Fender time!
Mock up
Stripped/riveted
Sealed/reinforced, excess holes filled with bolts.
Mock up
Stripped/riveted
Sealed/reinforced, excess holes filled with bolts.
He's 99% finished (have a couple fun details to round out). This has been an incredibly fun build, and a piece of custom work that I have the honor of owning, and adding to. BALLOONATIC...for when you wanna get a little crazy.
Very cool!
Took it out today...rides like a dream!
Like the lettering and the seat. 
Nice and ratty looking...nice work!
Found this keychain...gonna turn it into a hub shiner!
Looking awesome love the colors.
Yes indeed! @bstillzdesign
Looks like you found me already (I just saw this post), thank you for the shout out!
Crusty wrench + coaster brake strap + 2 paint can clips = light bracket!
We've gotta light!
That light is perfectly positioned! Really nice work with the mount!
