2jakes
Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe
Torrington Mold
I recall a few years back that I ordered the "Schwinn " decals from
Memory Lane. They are the ''water transfer" type.
They are nice. I ordered some.
But being that my phantom was a '52...I wanted the logo to look "old" , too.
I went to the local farmers market & they have vendors that will carve your
initials on brass rings.
I had them create a pair of the Schwinn logo in brass & gave instructions on the
thickness & to follow the same type of lettering rounding the edges as needed.
I knew that brass will tarnish in time unless it's polish. But that was the
idea. I wanted the brass to age & match the rest of the bike.
Here's some fotos:
close-up to give you an idea of the thickness.
I get a lot of compliments & I love the vintage look that matches the rest of the bike.
It cost me $20. I was so pleased...I gave him an extra $10 because he
followed my instructions perfectly.
Sooooo...I was thinking...
.............................................hmmm looks like a good mold candidate !
What do you think !
...my friend patric gave me an image of the "Flying Merkle" badge
It would look nice to have it in brass as well.
No, I don't have a Merkle........I just like the badge...also I belong to the:
Sons of the Flying Merkle
Hmmm... Maaaaybeeee not.
I recall a few years back that I ordered the "Schwinn " decals from
Memory Lane. They are the ''water transfer" type.
But being that my phantom was a '52...I wanted the logo to look "old" , too.
I went to the local farmers market & they have vendors that will carve your
initials on brass rings.
I had them create a pair of the Schwinn logo in brass & gave instructions on the
thickness & to follow the same type of lettering rounding the edges as needed.
I knew that brass will tarnish in time unless it's polish. But that was the
idea. I wanted the brass to age & match the rest of the bike.
Here's some fotos:
close-up to give you an idea of the thickness.
I get a lot of compliments & I love the vintage look that matches the rest of the bike.
It cost me $20. I was so pleased...I gave him an extra $10 because he
followed my instructions perfectly.
Sooooo...I was thinking...
.............................................hmmm looks like a good mold candidate !
What do you think !
...my friend patric gave me an image of the "Flying Merkle" badge
It would look nice to have it in brass as well.
No, I don't have a Merkle........I just like the badge...also I belong to the:
Sons of the Flying Merkle
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