>>>LACKLUSTER<<< Done.

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Re: >>>LACKLUSTER<<< A little less lack.....

Critter1 said:
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this is my favorite build pic so far man

this bike looks like it could fly, it just needs a seat and some handlebars and it needs to fly ...
 
Re: >>>LACKLUSTER<<< A little less lack.....

Critter1 said:
I'll give it wings soon... :)
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Now your talking!!
We need more winged bikes!!
 
Re: >>>LACKLUSTER<<< A little less lack.....

Paint is awesome. Love the colors.

I also really like that frame. I have been on the look for one of those for a while!
 
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MplsCoaster said:
Your painted frame sure is purdy! Nice job!
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Thanks. Today I'm working on making it purdy-er..

Terry66 said:
Paint is awesome. Love the colors.

I also really like that frame. I have been on the look for one of those for a while!
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Thanks Terry.. I had wanted one of these frames ever since I started workin on old bikes.
 
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Well since the fork needs painted again, I was only able to get the back half assembled. Here is where I ended up...

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All of the pictures in my thread have been taken with my iPhone so they're not the best quality. I'll get some good pics with a real camera soon.
 
Re: >>>LACKLUSTER<<< A little less lack.....

Comng together nicely!!!!!
 
Re: >>>LACKLUSTER<<< A little less lack.....

Peatbog said:
Double cool paint:

1st cool: well, it's just cool
2nd cool: the pointy things fit the frame great because they enhance the shape of the frame (that made more sense in my head, so just go with it)
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"Double Cool" is a good bike name. >>> 8) 8)
 
Re: >>>LACKLUSTER<<< Half way there..

Yesterday was a long one.. Its funny, you'd think "assembling" a bike would be a leisurely hour long, after breakfast activity... WRONG! I started by wet sanding & buffing the paint. Two fenders, chain guard & frame all polished up nicely without issue. The fork on the other hand didn't want to cooperate. Soon as I started wet sanding, I cut through in a couple spots :x! I was less than happy.. Ya I could have ignored it and moved on and lived with it... actually no I couldn't have. I'm doing my best to be as anal as possible with this silly bike build, so the fork was set aside while I assembled what I could and repainted it last night before I left the shop. I'll finish up on Saturday in time for the pre Cyclefest ride & show on Sunday.

I pulled out the nice camera and took some artsy-fartsy pictures for you all to enjoy.

I did away with the chain oiler and welded up the holes. I also added that upper mounting point. Just having the lower mount caused the top of the guard to be flimsy & floppy. Its solid now.
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I was worried about adding some black detail, but I think its OK. The grips & stem are black so I hope It'll all tie in together.
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I figured this was the best place to mount this cool reflector. No tail light for me..
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I opted to use emblem adhesive rather than screws or rivets for the badge.
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LACKLUSTER :)
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Re: >>>LACKLUSTER<<< Artsy fartsy pics..

What a beautiful bike!

I got a kick out of the Kilroy Was Here photo!

Bravo!!!!!!
 

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