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Re: 79 Resto Mod
Sorry didnt realiize I was on an early page of this build.
Great build by the way.

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Re: 79 Resto Mod
Still making small progress on the saddlebag mount and the painting project. I laid out the mount in AutoCad and built a model out of .220 acrylic to make sure I had the measurements right. Had to tweak the print a bit but it did fit!
Mount on bike held on with clamps.

I got the flames laid out on the lower cover too. Now I just need to get the painting done.

Mount on bike held on with clamps.

I got the flames laid out on the lower cover too. Now I just need to get the painting done.

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Re: 79 Resto Mod
I think those green handled clamps will look great on the finished project 

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"it takes 10,000 hours to become an expert" ancient saying
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Re: 79 Resto Mod
I got the metal frames from the welding shop and here's how they look on the bike, without the green clamps.
I'm going to have them powder coated with the textured copper vein color that the calipers are in.

Here's how the bike looks with the bags on now!

And from the back

Now i really do have to start the painting on the side covers!


Here's how the bike looks with the bags on now!

And from the back

Now i really do have to start the painting on the side covers!
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Re: 79 Resto Mod
Looking real good! About ready to hit the open road.
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Re: 79 Resto Mod
Excellent work, hope you saved the template as that is a nice plan for other for sure. They look like easy on, easy off as well.
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Re: 79 Resto Mod
Thanks Fred, I do have the plan saved in AutoCad. I gotta admit I was pleasantly suprised with how well they did fit when I put them on the bike. They are very solid when bolted up tight.Fred Camper wrote:Excellent work, hope you saved the template as that is a nice plan for other for sure. They look like easy on, easy off as well.
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Re: 79 Resto Mod
very nice solution to mounting soft bags. looks great
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Re: 79 Resto Mod
I've read this thread from page 1, and I am completely blown away. I feel lazy now. :-(
All I've done is a new head gasket on my 2-4 head (I used moly lube for torquing down the bolts.)
All I've done is a new head gasket on my 2-4 head (I used moly lube for torquing down the bolts.)
The bike is essentially just another bike... The pilot is CRAZY.
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Re: 79 Resto Mod
I got the bag mounts powder coated and decided get the luggage rack done too. So here are the latest pics with the bags and the rack. Now I really do have to get the side covers done! They are the last thing on my list. That is until I think of something else I just have to add to it.



Still not done, but pretty darn close!




Still not done, but pretty darn close!
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Re: 79 Resto Mod
Got a couple more things off my list today. Installed a Superbrace and mounted the front tool bag.

I decided I didn't like the covers in brown so i repainted them in ivory. I still need to figure out the color for the flames.


I decided I didn't like the covers in brown so i repainted them in ivory. I still need to figure out the color for the flames.

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Re: 79 Resto Mod
I think you are better off with some contrast.... just my opinion
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The question is not how much time do you have, it is what you do with the time that you have Gandalf
"One of the greatest dignities of humankind is that each successive generation is invested in the welfare of each new generation." Fred Rodgers
"it takes 10,000 hours to become an expert" ancient saying
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76 Ltd "cookies bike" ALMOST DONE
79 project, finished, FOR SALE
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all it takes for evil to prosper is the want of a few good men to do nothing-Edmund Burke
The question is not how much time do you have, it is what you do with the time that you have Gandalf
"One of the greatest dignities of humankind is that each successive generation is invested in the welfare of each new generation." Fred Rodgers
"it takes 10,000 hours to become an expert" ancient saying
78 constantly modified/customized since 1978, BOTM June 2015 de-evolving this very moment viewtopic.php?f=30&t=65511
76 Ltd "cookies bike" ALMOST DONE
79 project, finished, FOR SALE
'86 1200 (Beth's)(FOR SALE) with motorvation sidecar (sidecar sold) , July 2017 BOTM
'17 HD Road king and 08 HD Heritage softail (Beth's) (FOR SALE). I guess you can say we have MBS
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Re: 79 Resto Mod
I agree. The accent color will come from the flame patern. They cover a good portion of the covers. I think I'm going to do the flames with the brown I had on the cover before. That color goes well with the ivory but didn't look good right next to the leather on the seat. If that doesn't work out, it's back to the drawing board. I never realized how hard it is to decide on the final look. I think that's why the paint is still the last thing I need to get done.rcmatt007 wrote:I think you are better off with some contrast.... just my opinion
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Re: 79 Resto Mod
Dang that thing looks good. Where do I find that engine guard?
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I don't think they make them anymore. I bought it off a fellow member here.northwood wrote:Dang that thing looks good. Where do I find that engine guard?
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