Schwinn HD road side freebie Gulf Bike Build
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Nice!
Luke.
Luke.
Slow progress this weekend. Had to work. The blue is on the frame. I removed the tape but might try and get one more coat on some places that are not as smooth as I would like. Forks are ready for stripes and finishing. Off the next two days so I should be starting with some orange on the frame.
Those forks look pretty amazing!
Luke.
Luke.
Forks striped and lacquered. Maybe one more lacquer pass and they will be finished. Frame lacks striping and sanding before lacquer. Wheels are getting close to complete also. Can't wait till the paint part is done. Ugh.
Looking really nice Al!
Luke.
Luke.
So minor set back but lessons learned I guess. The forks are done and look great. The wheels just need a little finish work but are done for the most part. Pinstriped the frame and ruined the orange by taping it up too soon. 
Hopefully this weekend I can sand down the orange and spray it again. The tank plates are finally cut out and I have to start on those. Can't wait to finally have this thing sitting upright on the wheels to figure out how I will finish it. What I wouldn't do for a heated downdraft spray booth.
Hopefully this weekend I can sand down the orange and spray it again. The tank plates are finally cut out and I have to start on those. Can't wait to finally have this thing sitting upright on the wheels to figure out how I will finish it. What I wouldn't do for a heated downdraft spray booth.
Ouch! I have had that happen too, made a real mess...
Luke.
Luke.
Well I'm not sure the culprit but I have to back up a bit. Started stripping the orange from the frame. It just won't dry. Not sure if its just a bad can or bad application. Either way the orange is getting resprayed. The blue has one coat of lacquer and looks not bad. Changing up a couple spots on the striping to get better lines out of it. Upset about the setback but feeling hopeful that it will come out clean this next go round. So another week or two on paint before I can start assembling her and picking parts.
Just found your post. Looking good! The striping turned out pro! Dig the colors too...
I'll be watching.
I'll be watching.
Well it's been a while since any real progress posted. Weather and work really slowed me down. Frame needs just a little more touching up and it's ready for lacquer. Tank plates are looking good. Just need to finish taping these off and spraying them. Hopefully after spraying the stripes they will stay looking as nice.
:shock: Love those tank plates!
Luke.
Luke.
So I'm debating on buying a new bike just for parts. This Kent Lajolla Walmart special is about $90. I can use the seat, crank, handlebars, and fenders for sure on my build. Might op for a better seat. The orange wheels may also be an option if I don't like the blue ones. Is it worth me buying this one for parts or just or just buy the individual parts I need? Just not sure.
Buying separate parts can add up really quick...
Luke.
Luke.
First chance to mess with it in a while. The paint on the frame will continue to be a pain in the butt till the bitter end. Always a few blisters somewhere. I'm settling with less than perfection on some of the striping. Just getting tired of cleaning them up. Little more touching up and the frame should be done. It's really close. Tank plates are complete. Won't put the decals on till the bike is assembled and level but here's a teaser.
