New clothes, what girl doesn't need them.

[Pauliemon]

Some of you remember this bike? 1948 Monark Sex Change. I was so disappointed when I got second place at the 2019 Sacramento Autorama. Actually I was pissed! I've calmed down now and realize some parts of the bike are unfinished. They're small things but enough to sway a judge.

So time for some changes. I've sent out several parts to be chromed or rechromed. Also new paint is on the menu.

Here's the start.

 

[JLF]

Face lifts are always tricky to get right, but I have faith in you. I love this bike.

 

[Pauliemon]

Face lifts are always tricky to get right, but I have faith in you. I love this bike.

Thanks JLF!

 

[1motime]

You are jumping into the deep end with those rims. Great! Go for it!

 

[Goldenrod]

We would have given a first place and we are the experts. I have a wife who is always ready with a tranquilizer dart gun for just those occasions.

 

[Pauliemon]

You are jumping into the deep end with those rims. Great! Go for it!

I'm going for that lowrider/custom look. Since there's no roof for a lace paint job,... But I get your meaning. You just see the good part. Besides learning to do lace on rims, I'm learning to repair lace on rims without repainting the entire rim.

 

[Pauliemon]

We would have given a first place and we are the experts. I have a wife who is always ready with a tranquilizer dart gun for just those occasions.

My wife just brings a bottle of Jameson. But she likes the dart gun idea. Probably shouldn't have read your post to her.

 

[1motime]

My wife just brings a bottle of Jameson. But she likes the dart gun idea. Probably shouldn't have read your post to her.

Sounds like my wife. Motivated, armed, and dangerous! What could go wrong?

 

[Pauliemon]

 

[kreika]

Sweet trail 70! Is it a H model? I have a 71 70 three speed. So fun!