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Torrington Pedal Blocks

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Torrington Mold

Hmmm... Maaaaybeeee not.

I recall a few years back that I ordered the "Schwinn " decals from
Memory Lane. They are the ''water transfer" type.
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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:
33ue4nb-1.jpg

35ioehe-1.jpg

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...

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.........................................:rolleyes:....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
1z2mxvnpng-1.jpg
 
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I recall a few years back that I ordered the "Schwinn " decals from
Memory Lane. They are the ''water transfer" type.
10yi3owpng-1.jpg
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:
33ue4nb-1.jpg

35ioehe-1.jpg

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...

smft04png-1.jpg

.........................................:rolleyes:....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
1z2mxvnpng-1.jpg

Awsome! Little salt water will tarnish it fast.
 
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