Any such project is defined by the builders' innate ability to transform cold steel and rubber into a functioning piece of rolling art. Some guys have it and some guys don't...

"Fender mock-ups.  I fabricated the fenders from a '35-6 Ford spare tire cover 'band'.  This is an old-school trick from the 40's..."	"Frame in primer/surfacer, final sanded and ready for sealer..."
"Final topcoats, black PPG Concept Urethane.  Much nicer than powder coating in my opinion, and easier to repair down the road..."	"Final assembly begins..."
"These are reproduction tanks.  I opted for new metal, rather than trying to save nasty originals.  Yes, even the repops require a lot of attention before they can be painted..."	"Tanks in final sealer after priming and sanding, awaiting top coats..."
"Tanks and fenders in final urethane..."	"Making progress with primary cover and footboard install.  That's a NOS Sparto taillight from the late 40's - early 50's.  Made in England, and a very rare bird!  They repop this piece, but they just don't quite make it when compared to the real thing..."
"Coming together.  NOS head pipe and rear brake controls..."	"Proud owner-builder, who obviously needs to lay off the beer and pizza for awhile..."