Beautiful build!
In some of those pics it looks like half the fender is burgundy, but it's the reflection from the car.
In some of those pics it looks like half the fender is burgundy, but it's the reflection from the car.
EvansColson Special Commander (Got Evans?)
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Well I took the plunge on the chainguard. No. 000 Steel Wool, Minwax, files, shoe polish, dirty rag. Experimented with several techniques. As I look at it as type, thinking I rubbed off too much color on the last cleanup. It is matching the tank better though.
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It looks perfect from here! [emoji106]
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Some graphics...
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Looks good on the accelerated aging!
I'd like to offer a suggestion if I may. On the tag bracket and bolts, the fresh hardware store zinc finish can be aged to blend with the old plate by soaking it in vinegar for about 24 hours (give or take). It's very simple to do and think you'll be happy with the results.
I'd like to offer a suggestion if I may. On the tag bracket and bolts, the fresh hardware store zinc finish can be aged to blend with the old plate by soaking it in vinegar for about 24 hours (give or take). It's very simple to do and think you'll be happy with the results.
Guard aging turned out great.
I still think it looks better without any lettering, but you may want to consider a font that matches the Commander on the tank more. Maybe this Neo Stream font.
I still think it looks better without any lettering, but you may want to consider a font that matches the Commander on the tank more. Maybe this Neo Stream font.
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Looks good on the accelerated aging!
I'd like to offer a suggestion if I may. On the tag bracket and bolts, the fresh hardware store zinc finish can be aged to blend with the old plate by soaking it in vinegar for about 24 hours (give or take). It's very simple to do and think you'll be happy with the results.
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Undecided on changing the graphic, other than it will stay in some format. Thanks for insight!
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You're welcome, it looks great!
How have I not seen this build so far? This is cool!
One thing I always love about your builds are the details. So many times I look at one of your pics and find some little nuance that I missed before.
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The third installment of the "Evans Special" ID graphic. I went to AppleGraphix today for some font help. They are to cut the transfers on Friday. The final is to be a bit taller and will transfer direct to paint. The photos show paper taped on.
Starting to look for final photo locations.
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YES! That is the perfect chainguard graphic.
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Yes! I'm so glad you dropped the emblem and are going with this. Just right!
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Hey thanks, I'm just pretty detail oriented. I taught school for 33 years and worked as an architectural detailer and specifier for 44 years, at times simultaneously. Lots of details involved back then.
Glad you think it's cool. It's the forth BO bike for me.
Hopefully the existing lettering gives it up easily, I do like it better. Thanks for following.
Thanks for your vote of confidence. The emblem is Nissan specific but I don't even find a surface on my truck that conforms to the curve.
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So agree, filled fenders are killer
Love the headlight.....great lines on the frontend
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I posted a pic of this survival kit earlier in the build. If I figure out a mount for it I'll probably throw it on and call it good.
It has multiple functions: whistle, flint stone, flint knife, user tool, hygrometer, thermometer, compass, magnifying glass, ruler LED light, mirror and bull's-eye level.
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It has multiple functions: whistle, flint stone, flint knife, user tool, hygrometer, thermometer, compass, magnifying glass, ruler LED light, mirror and bull's-eye level.
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The new guard lettering is perfect!!!!!
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Its amazing to me all the things you can find survival kits for these days, don't know how useful it actually is but would be a good addition to a post apocalyptic build.I posted a pic of this survival kit earlier in the build. If I figure out a mount for it I'll probably throw it on and call it good.
It has multiple functions: whistle, flint stone, flint knife, user tool, hygrometer, thermometer, compass, magnifying glass, ruler LED light, mirror and bull's-eye level.
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