First paying gig

[Riverbend Bicycles]

I was recently asked to restore this 1948 J.C. Higgins. It took 32 hours to complete. Some of that time was spent fixing my mistakes and straightening metal. I know it's not really a rat rod, but I thought I would share it with you anyway. I enjoyed working on it and learned a lot. The next one should go smoother.

 

[Markm]

right on!!! Looks great!! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

 

[JamesG]

32 hour's or 32 day's?

If you did that in 32 hour's your the friggin man! Nice!!!

 

[CCR]

top notch !!!

 

[roadmaster]

that is amazing for 32 hours. no, thats just amazing. thats skillz.

 

[Tempe-Terror]

That's really nice work

 

[bigdumbhead]

wow, looks great. great job!

 

[maddogrider]

Thats just cool man.

 

[Buck Masterson]

Wow I am amazed at your work! The pic in front of the tree is now my wallpaper!

 

[Bicyclerick]

I always love the look on the customers face when they see the finished job for the first time. It makes all the work worthwhile.Heres one a lady had me do two years ago.Her father bought new for her as a child.

 

[thesuicideride]

WOW! :shock: incredable work!! my jaw really dropped when i scrolled down. very nice sir

 

[chimichanga]

nice job man! What kind of paint did you use?

 

[Riverbend Bicycles]

nice job man! What kind of paint did you use?

I think it's acrylic enamel, but I'm pathetically not sure. It's Martin Seneour Crossfire paint that I get at Napa. It's the type that doesn't require a clearcoat and you mix it with reducer and hardener. Thanks to everyone for the compliments.

 

[bikepusher]

looks like it just rolled out of the factory. i wish i could do stuff like that. although ... i like the before picture a lot too :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

 

[Gold Street Customs]

W :shock: W nice job.