MrAustralia
Finally riding a big boys bike
Hi team,
Keen to find out a bit about this Airman. It seems pretty complete, but on closer inspection I have a few queries. However, I am no Shelby expert so I am keen to hear what you all think.
The seat and tank makes it look like a more deluxe model? But all painted?
Original paint? I think it looks to be a re-paint. Albeit a very old one. Is anyone familiar with this paint scheme?
Chrome tank and guards?? Underneath the black paint I can see chrome?? Or is it just the steel underneath. I was leaning towards chrome until I looked inside the tank and it’s got what looks to be original solid black paint within.
Fork and truss rods. The fork does not look Shelby to me?? But again, I am no expert. What about the truss rods? Original? Or are they from the (potentially) replaced fork?
It doesn’t really matter to me what is original or not? I am just keen to see what everyone thinks. I will clean it up and try and preserve the current paint (I like it) and ride it! Lets go!
Keen for input! Thanks CABE!
Keen to find out a bit about this Airman. It seems pretty complete, but on closer inspection I have a few queries. However, I am no Shelby expert so I am keen to hear what you all think.
The seat and tank makes it look like a more deluxe model? But all painted?
Original paint? I think it looks to be a re-paint. Albeit a very old one. Is anyone familiar with this paint scheme?
Chrome tank and guards?? Underneath the black paint I can see chrome?? Or is it just the steel underneath. I was leaning towards chrome until I looked inside the tank and it’s got what looks to be original solid black paint within.
Fork and truss rods. The fork does not look Shelby to me?? But again, I am no expert. What about the truss rods? Original? Or are they from the (potentially) replaced fork?
It doesn’t really matter to me what is original or not? I am just keen to see what everyone thinks. I will clean it up and try and preserve the current paint (I like it) and ride it! Lets go!
Keen for input! Thanks CABE!