TRADITIONAL Hops & Gnarly

[The Renaissance Man]

1951 Rollfast 'Hopalong Cassidy' Restomod

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[The Renaissance Man]

The bike came to me as a basketcase. I was commissioned to make a complete bike using the original tank as a guide for the finish on the rest of its parts. The tank has not been touched except for mounting it to the frame.

Here's a heard of pictures that I've corralled together showing various details of patina and parts.

If you made it this far, my apologies for posting so many pics. I didn't have time this morning before work to curate them. Thanks for looking!

 

[Skipton]

What a transformation!! Fantastic looking bike! Great work as always!

 

[Chad T]

Very interesting journey you took us on this time. Had never heard of this process before.

Always a treat to see such masterful craftsmanship and attention to detail.

Very nicely done. Would never know it wasn’t just a survivor.

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

Another great build! I’m sure your customer will be very hoppy and proud to own this bike!

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Thanks y'all!

FYI, I just added more pics to post #2

 

[Uncle Shish]

Dang! Definitely one of the build threads I need to go back and read beginning to end.

 

[kingfish254]

CONGRATS! Another killer patina build brother! I love the Cousin Charlie tie in and especially love the The Ranchhand Man speeding ride photo!! Excellent build and as always great work examples to follow!