Ric's Retro Resto: BOTM June 2010

[WShie]

Tastefully done! You have good vision. It all flows together very well. Did you draw or render this out before you did it?

[cfox]

Damn fine job

[playin' trucks]

Nice.

[HOTT]

Thanks Gents.

Maybe some detail on how you cleaned up the edge after the cutting.

I let those pictures get away. Honestly, using the small worn out cutoff wheel made for a very precise inside cut. I marked the masking tape with a pencil line and followed it. The smaller wheel keeps the cut from a runaway straight line and follows the curves easier. Any waviness (is that a word?) in the cut can be corrected with a quick block sand to the edge. To eliminate the "laceration factor" on the edge I used 150 emery cloth on a flexible sanding pad being careful not to let the abrasive touch the 30 year old chrome. I will chrome polish the fender and hit the sides for rust protection. I hate typing.. I'll do another one and take pictures

Did you draw or render this out before you did it?

I used the CL350 photo as a guide for proportion, made my markings on making tape and went easy on the coffee

[Fred Camper]

Pretty inventive concept using nothing but period GL stock. I certainly learned something new about what is possible.

[HOTT]

...submitted for your approval.....the CONDOR


I retained the patina on many of the plastic parts on purpose to keep 'age' in the presentation. I have put about
60 miles on it (no leaks). Passers' by ask, how old is it ?. Great conversation starter.

I used a local saddle maker to make the name badge out of leather.

[mrflamewerks]

Fantastic job! Looks like a good candidate for a BOTM.

[mtclimited]

Now I want another GL to do that kind of thing. Love your color choices and the detail you put into that bike. I must finish the LTD before I start another one. Next will be a custom for me. You have inspired.

[Hoosier Daddy]

Fantastic!
Better get BOTM

[Oldboy]

That worked out really well, very nice detail & originality!

Cheers...

[cfox]

My vote BOTM. You're an artist as well as a craftsman! That bike's so sweet it "brings a tear to me eye"

[Fred Camper]

Very nice and inventive. Lots of artistry here. BOTM

[OhioBill]

Looking Gooooood. I really like the way the paint shows off the frame. I always thought the frame was a strong point of the GL. I agree this is a future BOTM.

[vzuden]

excellent, great design, well thought out!!!!!

[HOTT]

Thank You guys, that means a lot when you consider all the great projects that have passed thru, and are going on in this forum. I had Her out for a shake down before I took the pictures... Man I love this bike ! She fires right up and loves to go. Lights work, gauges work, nice exhaust tone, all is right with the world.