ELGIN DECOLUXE

[Chad T]

Some top notch teasers. Can't wait to see the full photo spread.

 

[Fv2]

Barn fresh, straight outta the workshop.

 

[SILVERKINGPC]

I'd bet one of my bikes that the Ren-Man won't part ways with this one. Pretty cool rider!

 

[ratrodz]

Yop notch work bud! Love it!!

 

[The Renaissance Man]

The Elgin grips that I got from Foxgrips.com had an issue but they are working on retooling the molds. They made sure to ship me another set of Airflo grips this past week in time for my photo shoot. As soon as they send me the new Elgins I'll swap them out.

I found this room with peeling paint in the warehouse that I really liked for photos.

 

[OddJob]

WOW. Beautiful 59!!!

John, I was pretty young when we had that car, but I remember my mom picking me up from kindergarten and first grade every Friday in that car for ice cream in the warm months. She was a teacher, and Friday was the only day she could get out of school in time to catch me before I walked home. Dad was still driving his '53 Chev Coup, until we got the '63 VW stock van that he converted into our camping and hauling vehicle. That's the vehicle I learned to drive in, 8 yrs later.
My dad and his '53 Chev Bel Air Coupe.....
*sorry for a bit of a hi-jack of your thread RM, but these cars do remind me of your build, or vice versa*

 

[MplsCoaster]

Thanks! I'm pretty sure they would be a little big for cuff links. But hey, who am I to judge.

They are mounted in this picture just below the rear axle.

Very Cool!! I really like the multiple fender struts. The balance of the tank to the fenders, fender skirt and chain guard is perfect. Can't wait to see it all together. Nice Job!

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Very Cool!! I really like the multiple fender struts. The balance of the tank to the fenders, fender skirt and chain guard is perfect. Can't wait to see it all together. Nice Job!

Thanks! I'm hoping to fix a couple of issues today so that I can get a ride video before posting in the finished section. I'm ready to wrap this up!

Here's another shot of the fender braces for you until then...

 

[The Renaissance Man]

The chain rubbing is fixed! I had to do some crude reshaping on the fender, but it's hidden behind the chain guard so it doesn't bother me. Had I caught it before paint, I would've worked to make it look factory. But even if someone took the trouble to peak around behind it and look, it just adds character and history that one would expect from a pre-war survivor bike.

I also shimmed the handle bar so I'll be getting the ride video and calling it done today!

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

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[OddJob]

^ "Anticipa-a-tion is making me wait...."

 

[A.S.BOLTNUT]

Needs a cool front fender ornament !

~ Rafael ~

 

[The Renaissance Man]

First sighting!

 

[kingfish254]

OH YEAH!!!
Turn it up!!!

 

[PublicNuisance]

First sighting!

Looking good [emoji1360]


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[OddJob]

Sweet, Alabama!

 

[Blackout]

liking everything on this build

 

[Fv2]

I don't know man, I mean yea the sneak peak pics were cool; but I'm just not feeling it.


Kidding of course, bike looks great. Very art deco, I think you accomplished your goal.

 

[G-Matt]

Best TRM to date by far . Well done every part so detailed , polished & tarnished . New and old , cool & classic vintage yet modern. Hard not to cast a vote for the Decolux ....[emoji1303][emoji1303]


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[The Renaissance Man]

Thanks everyone! @G-Matt this is my favorite convertible yet, glad you think so too!

I've been going through my finished pix and I'm not very happy with how my camera performed. If you look at the pictures in the last few posts, you'll see what I mean. I might try a do over on Monday. I'll try to get my finished thread up tomorrow sometime with some of the better shots that I have.