New paint time!

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Re: New paint time!

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So any mods you have to do to put the '83 rims on the '78/'79?
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Cross that bridge when we get there.
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Fender started out like this.

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Re: New paint time!

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You sure did right by that fender! It looks gorgeous now.
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Re: New paint time!

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Looks awesome mate, I like that colour a lot.
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Re: New paint time!

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Toasty hot!

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Melbers in "stock" form on a CB750. Might help visualize an option.
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Yeah, trying to figure out where I will be going with the wheels. Initial inspection, front should mount right up.
Rear, going from a 17 to an 18, and figuring out what tire will still fit within the swingarm, gonna take some time.

Then, to keep that wheel finish or strip them down...
Then, paint of powder coat...
Decisions, decisions...
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Rear fender and taillight bracket after sandblasting and Ospho application. Parts are held by large releasable magnets. Ready for primer!

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Re: New paint time!

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Gorgeous job on that rusty front fender. I am guessing the rear will turn out just as nice.
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Considering doing the headlight bucket...
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2 me that is overdoing the paint scheme. Thinking that the bucket should be done in satin black but that is just me. But thinking that your bike is looking GR8.Keep us posted
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Re: New paint time!

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Gave it another look, and I have to agree with you. Bucket is too buried, stays OE black!
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Re: New paint time!

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Nekkid for now!

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