AUNT FLOW (another distraction 7-4)

[kingfish254]

Re: AUNT FLOW (getting started 5/9)

That stripped down nicely. I think the Evans plays well with the tank, but it's kinda hard to tell without wheels. If your going for patina on the bike, the chrome may throw it off, unless there is some other chrome. Really hard to say at this point. One thing is you have some slick parts to play with. I am certain the end result will Rockit!

 

[erichitscar]

Re: AUNT FLOW (getting started 5/9)

Cool frame! That front fork is awesome!

 

[MONARKofSoCal]

Re: AUNT FLOW (getting started 5/9)

I think kingfish has it right

I think the Evans plays well with the tank, but it's kinda hard to tell without wheels

personally I think it gives the front a heavy look as of right now
you should to run a large rear tire or some skirts guards to even it out
just my two pennies

 

[Rockit!]

Re: AUNT FLOW (getting started 5/9)

I am 50/50 about it right now. I may decide against it at the end. :|

 

[MONARKofSoCal]

Re: AUNT FLOW (getting started 5/9)

I guess the only other springer option that would fit is a sears rat trap
you can always use a standard fork or you could find someone willing to trade that evanaction for a CCM flyte fork

 

[jats]

Re: AUNT FLOW (getting started 5/9)

:shock:

I guess the only other springer option that would fit is a sears rat trap
you can always use a standard fork or you could find someone willing to trade that evanaction for a CCM flyte fork

:shock: wow did not know those existed

 

[sensor]

Re: AUNT FLOW (getting started 5/9)

Clara Bow and a fastback? You have my attention.

 

[Rockit!]

Re: AUNT FLOW (getting distracted)

I got a little distracted this week :roll: :lol: :mrgreen:

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[Jake Sensi]

Re: AUNT FLOW (getting distracted)

I got a little distracted this week :roll: :lol: :mrgreen:

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Yeah!! Well GTB!!! WHAT UP KID!! PEACE

 

[Rockit!]

Re: AUNT FLOW (getting distracted)

I got a little distracted this week :roll: :lol: :mrgreen:

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Yeah!! Well GTB!!! WHAT UP KID!! PEACE

Oh no, who let THAT GUY in here???? :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[Jake Sensi]

Re: AUNT FLOW (getting distracted)

I got a little distracted this week :roll: :lol: :mrgreen:

viewtopic.php?f=6&t=73166

Yeah!! Well GTB!!! WHAT UP KID!! PEACE

Oh no, who let THAT GUY in here???? :lol: :lol: :lol:

Hahaha!!! YOU DIDN'T THINK I WAS GONNA SIT THIS ONE OUT DID YA?!? ICT!!! GTB!!

 

[Rockit!]

Re: AUNT FLOW (gun blue 6-9)

Hey look I finally worked on the bike some more......

On the frame, tank, and fork I decided to go with a gun blued finish. It will match the chain guard and fenders I found pretty well. I used Birchwood Casey "Super Blue". You may remember from the stripping that I left a little of the old patina that I found under then paint intact. It shows through the blued finish and looks pretty cool.



There is a LOT of brass on this frame. They slung it everywhere....




After bluing and steel wool I sealed it up with some boiled linseed oil.




The pictures don't do it justice at all. This finish is SICK. I'm a happy man :mrgreen:

 

[Glen]

Re: AUNT FLOW (gun blue 6-9)

Wow... looks great in the pictures and you say it doesn't do it justice!... must look fantastic in real life. :shock:

:?: Novice question... why do you have to boil the linseed oil :?:

 

[MplsCoaster]

Re: AUNT FLOW (gun blue 6-9)

Your gum bluing came out great!
I really like seeing the patina and brass underneath
I've been waiting, since the last build off, to see someone use bluing
You definitely ratcheted it up several notches 8)

 

[Rockit!]

Re: AUNT FLOW (gun blue 6-9)

Wow... looks great in the pictures and you say it doesn't do it justice!... must look fantastic in real life. :shock:

:?: Novice question... why do you have to boil the linseed oil :?:

Usually when you purchase it it's "boiled". It shortens the drying time. It works great because it polymerizes into a solid form :wink:

 

[kingfish254]

Re: AUNT FLOW (gun blue 6-9)

That bluing and finish turned out superb!!!!

 

[menzorro]

Re: AUNT FLOW (gun blue 6-9)

A real top contender. You nailed it on the finish.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Re: AUNT FLOW (gun blue 6-9)

That finish is VERY cool! You've inspired me!

 

[sleepy]

Re: AUNT FLOW (gun blue 6-9)

Truely gorgeous finish.....really captures the original era of the bike. 8)

 

[kingfish254]

Re: AUNT FLOW (gun blue 6-9)

How's Aunt Flow these days?