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Restore my 1957 Triumph, hasn't been run in 50 years
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Finish unpacking after moving from a house to an apartment.
--> Hope to find room to do bike work.
Ride often, explore the new area, and get in better shape.
Recurrent flight training.
Maybe even get a new job! :21:
 
Starting a VW hood ride inspired rat for my lovely wife[emoji1360] Basing it on an all-original 1962 Schwinn CoEd

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Cut the fender to create a street sweeper
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Added a spotlight and visor
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So far so good
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Rear fender adjusted :)
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I figured the voting booth is up, BO11 is officially in the bag, so I started on my Electra today. Before:
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Now:
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I've got a drop stem and drag bars and some new Oury grips on the way, and a springer for after I'm done w/the new paint/patina.
My inspiration for the paint job:
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Oh and I've got to trim about 10 inches off the shifter cable.
 
WELL I'LL GET BACK TO LIFE OBJECTIVES. I CLEANED THE JAKECAVE YESTERDAY SO I'LL CONTINUE ON THE FLOORING. I JUST PURCHASED A BASS GUITAR THAT I'M GONNA STRIP THE PAINT OFF (HE'S MAD I TELL YA). GET THE STUDIO QUAKING. BUY FIGURES, MAKE DIOS AND PLEASE DON'T START ME. CHECK OUT THIS NEW APPROACH
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THERE'S NO REST FOR A WRATTER... PEACE

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I'm probably retiring from competitive bike building. I wasn't going to participate this year but the Elgin popped up. I need to dispose of some inventory. I'm out of room and energy. I've got stuff I can tinker with without being tied to a schedule. Gone riding...


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Fender extended successfully [emoji1360] Now for a layback seatpost and she'll be a rider. Need a 2 or 4 reflector Schwinn, parade bars and a few other things and she'll be done :)

Oh yeah.... Gonna do a leather fringe mud flap on the rear - dragging tassels [emoji1360]

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Gotta plan for the next build off. I've been in every one since I got here and only failed to complete once... even then I laced a crazy set of Bucking Bronco wheels. So... MBBO here I come, with a Hotrod Lincoln.

Carl.

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Right now I'm having fun watching the ebb and flow of the vote groupings, but also I'm about to work on some First Place Trophy ideas.

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I'm probably retiring from competitive bike building. I wasn't going to participate this year but the Elgin popped up. I need to dispose of some inventory. I'm out of room and energy. I've got stuff I can tinker with without being tied to a schedule. Gone riding...
Wow, I could've written this word for word, all of the way down to the Elgin's role in it! We should get together and ride.
 
Well I've already jumped into another project I've been painting my camper today. Giving a vintage vibe . I remodel the inside last year
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It's a 1999 18'


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Hey G, like the new 'old' paint job! Adding any Swamp Dog like patina, or is a 'fresh off the showroom floor' vintage trailer make-over? :bigsmile:
 
A little more shine & a lot less swamp lol


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Didnt make the build off this year, but this is my wifes birthday present, I still need to get some tires and pick up.View attachment 31364

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Very cool looks like a new project. I'm sure she will be happy. What mAke is it


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Where to start? So many things to do.
Cut grass
finish 3 flip bikes
organize shop
work on my iron head sportster
fix my truck
get my oldest ready to leave for college
build drift trike
Got my grass cut, 2 of the flip bikes done, ordered the parts for my truck, and got my sons mountain bike ready for him to take to college.
 
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