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Another killer paint job by Jason Small of Dallas, Texas. Jason’s attention to detail and knowledge of correct original paint schemes is second to none.
Quite happy with how the front fender fits with the Norman Hyde fork brace. The front wheel and brake assembly are from Don Pender.
The color scheme and pallet was chosen by the owner. The lighting makes it look lighter and brighter in this picture. The actual color is a strong, deep yellow and red.
Still need some final fitting and the seat, but getting there!
Because of my limited aluminum welding skills, all the parts are made from a single piece. In the case of the front fairing, the edges are rolled over a steel rod sub-structure, making it very light.
New bezels and glass were put on the clocks. In order to roll the bezel edges, a jewelers burnisher and a C-clamp were used to get it flattened out nicely..
The tach dial looks better with the hand re-painted fluorescent orange.
I have only sent aluminum out for polishing twice, but probably never again. This time, not only did there do a sub-par job, they completely obliterated the timing marks on the primary cover. This one is a replacement.
There is an inner brace that runs on the outside of the front fender. Because the mounting point is on the lower ears of the fender, there would be a lot of potential for vibration and flexing, and the inevitable stress cracking that follow. The brace hugs the sides of the fender all the way to the crown of the fender, with rubber to soften vibrations. The result is a rigid fender mount that should resist cracking.