They are on the way. I ordered them from the same company that I ordered the 3 speed conversion wheel from! Then, I had to call them and have them ship me the parts they had in stock so I could keep working on this thing............very frustrating!
A new vintage bike for the lil' lady! Finally DONE!!!!
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They are on the way. I ordered them from the same company that I ordered the 3 speed conversion wheel from! Then, I had to call them and have them ship me the parts they had in stock so I could keep working on this thing............very frustrating!
Yeah, I am leaning towards option #2 , painting the fender. The weird thing is, in the picture into the garage, I think I like the chrome fender. In the picture out to the yard, I don't like the look, the chrome fender looks out of place. Just me?
I like it, and I'd go with option #2.
And yeah, the first thing my wife said when I started her bike was "and I want a basket, maybe one in back, too!" lol
And yeah, the first thing my wife said when I started her bike was "and I want a basket, maybe one in back, too!" lol
I am trying to decide whether to paint some scallops on the tank, chain guard, and rear rack or try and get a local shop to make up some vinyl decals that are similar to the originals.
Nice bike! i think the chrome rear fender equalize the look (frame red/fender chrome - Fork chrome/fender red) i vote leave it as is , but get a rear tire to match
btw: I absolutely love the brackets you added to the fork , never thought of that , simple, yet it change the look nicely
No problem , and thanks , Now I take that as a tall complimentThanks 1HP, I take that as a tall compliment from a fabricator such as yourself! I saw your tanklight build....I just didn't comment on it....cause was JEALOUS!
don't be jealous , i just had way to much time to waste at that moment lol
I got a little farther along today. I drug out an old English triumph stem and cleaned it up. I think it is a keeper.
I love your bike stand.
Here is the front end pretty much complete except bars, fender, headlight......
And an angle view. I think the crème duro tires match nicely.
I like that bracket you put in the front forks. I'd thought of a similar thing dreaming up ways to allow for a few more inches of height with those springer forks. It's nice to see it carried out in real life. I like the looks.
When extending the fork, the bracket looks real cool when it is cut like a curved knife edge. Just don't extend it too far as it will put more stress on the fork. And using 2 bolts on the strut rod will add some strength.
That's Gunna be one fantastic looking ride , and yes those Cloud 9 Seats are comfortable indeed, and yeah i vote #2 and Paint the rear fender. as far as the chain is concerned, will it be red, or will you be using a chrome or goldish color chain ?
, and yes those Cloud 9 Seats are comfortable indeed, and yeah i vote #2 and Paint the rear fender. as far as the chain is concerned, will it be red, or will you be using a chrome or goldish color chain ?
That's Gunna be one fantastic looking ride
Since I am probably going to paint the rear fender (the tribe has voted ), I think that a chrome chain will work nicely. I am working with too many shades of red already.
Yeah I were just yoking.. I learned long time ago,, ya gotta let the dreamer pick his/her own color. 1> that way it's not my fault but 2> it always comes out perfect once the dreamer put the pieces of the puzzle together themselves.
still voting option 4, she'll really appreciate a set of handlebars just in case she ever actually rides it.
More mockup today, sorry Jeff54, still no handlebars! I'm hoping that my local vinyl decal guy can match the drawings that I have for my decals. Hey PedalBite, the tank is on in these pictures!
As you can see, I painted the rear fender. And, I got tired of waiting for my 3 speed rear wheel and went ahead and mounted the rear tire to see how it looks. I am stoked about how things are coming together at this point.
As you can see, I painted the rear fender. And, I got tired of waiting for my 3 speed rear wheel and went ahead and mounted the rear tire to see how it looks. I am stoked about how things are coming together at this point.
Looking good!
Luke.
Luke.
What paint did you use? Is that Duplicolor Metalcast or Metal Specks?
