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1974 lemans.
my dad helped me build It the he named it "miles of smiles".
Dad's gone but ive still got the car.
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Knees in the breeze makes miles of smiles

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I had a '73 Le Mans - but it sure didn't look like that one! Cool custom!
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wow..I bet that took some work.
looks cool.
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Very cool custom. I've always wanted to do a custom low rider, myself...
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'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!

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'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!

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'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
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Thank y'all for the kind words.
Refugee,
Any pics?
5speed,
there was some work involved but not too bad.
TrackT,
This one has air on the back.
Maybe hydros all around someday???
Grab an old beater and get after it. I would love to see what you come up with.
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duke182 wrote:Thank y'all for the kind words.
Refugee,
Any pics?
5speed,
there was some work involved but not too bad.
TrackT,
This one has air on the back.
Maybe hydros all around someday???
Grab an old beater and get after it. I would love to see what you come up with.
No garage, limited driveway space, and a Homeowner's association make it unlikely at this point. I do, however, have a 'Merc' inspired Wing rattling around inside my head... ;) ;) ;)
"I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein

"He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail" - Abraham Maslow

"If you can't take the time to do it right the first time, how are you ever going to find the time to do it over?" -Unknown

Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!

Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!

In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
New2U Bike? Read Me.
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Ooh
I can see it now.
A custom rear fender made from the qtr panels and a taillight of a fifty one.
A set of new Indian style rounded hard bags devoid of trim and mounted low to hide the rear wheel and tire.
A set of lakes pipes cut down for exhaust.
A valkery tank and seat for the roundness
A mercury front fender modified to be a.nacelle with a frenched headlight.
A street sweeper front fender with a 51 hood ornament mounted on it.
Www front tire and a set of olds feista hubcaps modified
To fit the front wheel
Everything painted black cherry.
Lots of chrome and polished aluminum on a flat black engine.
Well thats what rattled around in my head after reading about your future build.
Cant wait to see what you actually build someday
God bless those who protect our freedom, at every level

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