Monark Model 495GT

[Freqman1]

Beautiful build, Shawn! Look forward to seeing it on a Hurricane Coaster ride!

Oh you know I'll ride this Jim! Probably next Spring. I may show it and don't want to risk chipping or scratching it up just yet! V/r Shawn

 

[jimbo53]

Totally understand that!

 

[Freqman1]

I would like to than everyone for their kind words on this bike. Is it perfect--nope but I've never seen perfect. If you saw the project thread on this bike you know I don't have a high end paint booth or equipment. As a matter of fact I had a problem with my HVLP gun and had to use a 50 year old Binks Model 18 siphon feed gun my dad gave me 25 years ago! My point is just about anyone can restore a bike if you are patient and do your homework. The preparation is critical. The best paint job in the world won't hide crappy prep work. If you can see scratches in the primer you will see them in the paint--even better normally! Don't let the prep or paint intimidate you--I've had to repaint some parts more than once for a bunch of reasons. I look forward to seeing your work. V/r Shawn