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Post by mercman on Sept 9, 2012 17:15:55 GMT -5
I have been asked to build a bike kit for another auction. This one will be for the guy who was manager of the Vets Club in Casselton. He passed away a month ago at the age of 38. Leaves a wife, and 2 kids. Here is the kit I will be ising.  I haven't built a bike kit in 30 tears so this should be interesting. |
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Post by mercman on Sept 16, 2012 21:10:22 GMT -5
Got a good portion of the bike built this weekend. Primer is done, lots of sub-assemblies are done. Paint color will be HOK Green. He used to own a bar called T's Shamrock, so with this in mind I found these buttons, that are the right size for replacing a couple of the kit pieces. I put this one on the Belt Drive cover instead of the Maltese Cross emblem. I thought it gives it a more personal touch to the build.  |
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Post by mercman on Sept 23, 2012 18:31:52 GMT -5
Got some color on the frame, and tank. HOK Lime Green Pearl.  |
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Post by mercman on Oct 6, 2012 21:42:52 GMT -5
Just about got it done. Few little things to add to it.   Here's shot with the base I made for it.  |
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Post by IceMan555 on Oct 6, 2012 22:10:41 GMT -5
As always super clean build!
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Post by mercman on Oct 6, 2012 22:21:03 GMT -5
As always super clean build! Thanks been 30 years since the last bike I built. |
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Post by IceMan555 on Oct 6, 2012 22:33:32 GMT -5
Doesn't seem so. Looks like you do it everyday!
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Post by mercman on Oct 15, 2012 18:36:00 GMT -5
Finished it up.   Note the air cleaner cover. I found a charm for a bracelet, and modified.  This is how it will be displayed.  |
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Post by Nacho Z on Oct 17, 2012 20:56:54 GMT -5
I really like it mercman. Paint looks great and the little personal touches really add to it. I think it is outstanding that you did this. Two thumbs up Buddy!
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Post by mercman on Oct 18, 2012 20:48:32 GMT -5
Thanks John. Just found out it will be live auctioned off, so will post what it brought in on Sun.
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Post by mercman on Oct 21, 2012 10:14:39 GMT -5
The winning bid was $110.00. Not to bad for a kit I paid a $1.00 for on a raffle. People were amazed at the detail, and how it looked. Even some real Harley Riders made comments on how it looked.
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dogfish7
Junior Member
So many models.... so little time.
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Post by dogfish7 on Oct 28, 2012 2:20:08 GMT -5
I'm one and they're right.
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