ELGIN DECOLUXE

[ratrodz]

Decolicious! ! !

 

[G-Matt]

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 se 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.

Yes I know the feeling my camera was not so great if the light wasn't just perfect they came out very dark. Had to pick the best ones I could . I had some nice sunset pics but the bike was basically blacked out . Good luck tomorrow getting the right shots .


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[macncheese]

wow.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Here's my final garage door shot.

 

[Redman]

Here's my final garage door shot.
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So when are you going start taking orders? I want one! [emoji7]

Well done, I've thoroughly enjoyed following you throughout this build. You have my vote 10 fold over.

 

[Jarod24]

Sweet! Killer bike man!

 

[Chad T]

Just breathtaking! Wow........It's like a Rembrandt built bicycle....man that's cool..

 

[Chief]

what they said--Cooool!

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

That's my favorite build from you by far.

If you get a chance put ape hangers on it and tease me with a picture. Unfortunately my height doesn't work with those bars.


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[The Renaissance Man]

Thank you to everyone who have commented and followed along with my little project! This has been fun and a lot of work all at the same time. I couldn't be much happier with the end result and I'm looking forward to putting some miles on the Decoluxe!
Jim

Here's the finished thread.

 

[c1run1]

I must Say Jim i don't like it ! I freaking Love it !!

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Great work TRM! Lots of little cool details!
I predict another good placing this year!

Luke.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

I gotta admit..I wasn't feeling this build at first..to me, it looked a little bottom heavy and the tank looked out of place...BUT..in true TRM form, you pulled it all together and made, IMO; the coolest TRM tank bike yet..this one is over the top Jim...can't wait to see it in March..

Thanks Andrew, that means a lot coming from one of the best!

You shouldn't have to wait that long to see it, I'm sure I'll bring it out to @American Vintage Bicycle Supply 's swap in the Fall. Maybe I can work it out this year to bring it to your show too.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

I started a tradition after my first build off of taking my bike out the week after it's finished to a local event in Gadsden, AL called First Friday.
It's always fun getting reactions to the bike for the first time in public. Last night was no exception! I grew tired of explaining that it wasn't an original bike and just started answering "it's a 1941 Elgin" when people would stop me to ask about it.

 

[Chad T]

....Mission accomplished right?...

It def has the look of an incredibly exotic piece of yesteryear.

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

I agree, it's the first time the 'layered' look of the skirts over the fender hit me. It gives the rear some 'weight' which offsets the the tank in the front. This is truly a great, well thought out build.


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[assa9]

I started a tradition after my first build off of taking my bike out the week after it's finished to a local event in Gadsden, AL called First Friday.
It's always fun getting reactions to the bike for the first time in public. Last night was no exception! I grew tired of explaining that it wasn't an original bike and just started answering "it's a 1941 Elgin" when people would stop me to ask about it.
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Oh my this is perfection. I know its subjective but either a different color on the fenders or whitewalls would add contrast to the fender so they would be better defined. Either way its a beautiful design

 

[GuitarlCarl]

It IS a 1941 Elgin, a heavily customized 1941 Elgin.
This bike is winning because it is the best one in the field, any field for that matter.

Carl.

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[The Renaissance Man]

Thank you everyone for riding along with me on this build. It's been fun and I appreciate everyone's comments through out! I especially appreciate everyone who voted the Decoluxe into first place in this years build off! And last but not least, thank you to @Rat Rod for giving us a gracious and courteous forum for this little hobby of ours!

Remember, no matter what our achievements are, all glory be to God! ...Ephesians 3:20

 

[A.S.BOLTNUT]

Next time ,don't cut me off on the ride

~ Rafael ~