Savage No. 2 -- Finished with pics!!!
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Re: Savage No. 2
We mixed some paint the match the creme color of the Nirve wheels. The raised stripe on the chain guard was painted to match, as well as the Troxel seat frame.
I was nervous scuffing up the fresh clearcoat...
It looks white in these pics, but its definitely a creme color. I was hoping it wouldn't come out looking like a Coke can...
We mixed some paint the match the creme color of the Nirve wheels. The raised stripe on the chain guard was painted to match, as well as the Troxel seat frame.
I was nervous scuffing up the fresh clearcoat...
It looks white in these pics, but its definitely a creme color. I was hoping it wouldn't come out looking like a Coke can...
Re: Savage No. 2
Here's the finished shot of the chain guard and seat. The bow pedals I took apart, cleaned, and painted silver with all the other silver parts. The sweetheart sprocket is a nice touch I think.
Here's the finished shot of the chain guard and seat. The bow pedals I took apart, cleaned, and painted silver with all the other silver parts. The sweetheart sprocket is a nice touch I think.
Re: Savage No. 2
Like I said earlier in the thread... This bike is a Christmas gift for my (future mother in law :wink: ) who is a quilter by hobby. A very good one too!! I wanted to incorporate some of those details in the bike. The "Stitch & Bxtch" head badge pretty much says it all. But, one day when I was driving home from work, I thought of a way to add a couple of thimbles to the bike in the form of valve stem caps!!! The stitching in the leather grips is purposeful too. That was the best I could do...
The antique silver fork looks right at home as a coaster brake bracket!!
Like I said earlier in the thread... This bike is a Christmas gift for my (future mother in law :wink: ) who is a quilter by hobby. A very good one too!! I wanted to incorporate some of those details in the bike. The "Stitch & Bxtch" head badge pretty much says it all. But, one day when I was driving home from work, I thought of a way to add a couple of thimbles to the bike in the form of valve stem caps!!! The stitching in the leather grips is purposeful too. That was the best I could do...
The antique silver fork looks right at home as a coaster brake bracket!!
Such a NICE JOB!!!!
nice, Nice, NICE!!!
Just so you know, I have EVERY intension of stealing that dinner fork idea. AWESOME!!
Just so you know, I have EVERY intension of stealing that dinner fork idea. AWESOME!!
Reallly,really nice bike. I know my mom would love it, I'm sure she will too.
Godd job, bro.
Cheers!
Dr. T
Godd job, bro.
Cheers!
Dr. T
Turned out really nice. You did a super job. :wink:
Thank you all for the great comments!! It makes me want to dive into another build ASAP! The fork / spoon idea is something I learned from this site, so you wouldn't be stealing my idea. It's just one of the coolest little tricks you can do to make your bike as unique as possible. If there's an antique shop nearby you.... they always have piles of old silverware to go through.
Very nice ride.
