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This metal thing I found on the road., I keep trying to use it as spoke decoration., but it worked as a seat fob too., up off the right spring is a crusty old oval chain piece I just rolled by in a parking lot the other day., and a few days before that I found a Nifty Beer Bottle Opener in the Dollar Store Parking lot., definitely not the best beer, but it added something I think.
Oh., and the thing holding the plate on is a rubber equipment hookstrap off a work truck or something., just found a few days ago on the road too..slung it around the twin rear bars and slung it over the little MADE IN plate on the seat.
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The seat Items , license and mudflap are still on it as seen here and above.

Custom made the License Bracket out of a few coaster brake arm brackets, and some washers.
[The one holding it to the bike is a Shimano]
 
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Hey Flying Z did ya LED that light or not? I might have a crusty rusty headlight and tail light with brackets that would look good on this bike.

Its actually still Bulbed :p
[I know I know.. get with it already :banghead: ]

Its a two angle., but the upper bulb is either blown or just a little loose somewhere., so I only have direct right now.

And sure thng, Id be happy to see what you have, feel free to Inbox me!:thumbsup:
 
SycleSavage! Just the Fella I would have recommended to your reply, CruiserDude!~ Hes the guy you want for lights.,

Savage, I havent forgotten about ya buddy.
Just been a lot goin on~
 
Was going through my collection of bikes to see what was in need of work....being I want everything original including the paint, usually just the search for correct missing parts, lubing and tires to make it a presentable rider again is and has been the goal. No repaint for my collection.
So I have a few with plenty of rust and patina.

39 yard art Closon find with some much needed added parts...this one is pretty ratty.
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Changed up the tire color on this heavily paint damaged 46 Huffman. Was sporting Creme Duros as pictured early but, this look with the darker clays works well.
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Then there is my 49 LaSalle badged Phantom...lots of patina on this one.
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It's all about the Tanklights!!

How did I run out of room so fast?
 
Seems all I get is rusty patina'd bikes...wait I mentioned that earlier.

Here is a recent pickup.
63 Columbia Newsboy

As found
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After a rim acid bath then a coating on boiled linseed. The a little cleanup with some polishing compound on the frame and fenders. No wax yet.

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It's all about the Tanklights!!

How did I run out of room so fast?
 
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