4D LaSalle

[LBCJ]

So here it is! Like said at the start. My goal was to build this 1940 Schwinn LaSalle with enough original parts to make people think I “ruined” a perfectly good original, rather than cobble one together with parts from all over the country. A little bit of customization and a few key 60’s style hot rod parts, along with a ton of elbow grease to get all the metal matching, and I got the exact look I was going for. Thanks a lot for looking!

4D LaSalle

How’s it going, RRBBO’rs? After taking a year off from the Build Off (incidentally, I was in Italy for a month, just like Mr Kingfish is this year), I’m back with another bare bones build. This will be my fifth build off in ten years where I have finished with a 3rd, 5th, 20th, and DNF (uploaded...

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[Bike from the Dead]

That LaSalle is a beauty in bare metal! You did a fantastic job getting the finish on all the parts to match! Very classy and tasteful build! You did a wonderful job!

 

[LBCJ]

That LaSalle is a beauty in bare metal! You did a fantastic job getting the finish on all the parts to match! Very classy and tasteful build! You did a wonderful job!

Thank you man! I really appreciate it. I’m really still led on the final result!

 

[OddJob]

Cool creative take on the La Salle! Very cohesive build. It all works!

Great photos to show your details too. Well done!

 

[LBCJ]

That LaSalle is a beauty in bare metal! You did a fantastic job getting the finish on all the parts to match! Very classy and tasteful build! You did a wonderful job!

Thanks man! Appreciate it.

 

[GeePig]

I wouldn't think you ruined an old bike, I would think that you have rebuilt something that existed back then, when people would have been interested in what you were doing with your 'new' bike...

 

[Frankie plekhand]

Looks great! I love it man!

 

[kingfish254]

Beautiful hot rod build man! You executed the look you were going for perfectly. Love the Jerald slick too.
BRAVO!

 

[marshall hudson]

Clean smooth hot rod vibe.

 

[Pondo]

That bare metal hot rod look with red wheels is terrific! The whole build just fits together so well. Beautiful bike, man, well done!