Finally finished up an "Arlen Ness" inspired Resto-Mod 1982 Schwinn Predator-Cromo BMX I used to ride growing up as a kid before acquiring motorcycles.
Luckily, I had the Joy of befriending Arlen Ness at a very early age, as he came to town regularly for our annual event, usually with a new wicked "Hamster" bike build each year...Totally Rad Stuff.
Anyway, Arlen always said & preached...NO STOCK BIKES!
Thus, this build theme "No Stock Bikes" was to take nothing special and make it something special.
Whereas I chose to utilize our zip code 605 State Flag Colors as the core theme, and I had the OG # Plate to blend.
I like the way this BMX turned out utilizing translucent blue powder coat over original chrome plating...now the whole things looks anodized. Lots of other details too...
Thanks for this thread BirdzGarage.
RIP Arlen Ness...I appreciate you!!!
God Speed~
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