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RE: 1975 CB750 Restro mod w/pics
« on: August 23, 2015, 08:10:01 AM »
Hey what do you guys think of my 1975 cb750 restro-mod?  Having a little trouble getting the metal flake to show up.
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Re: RE: 1975 CB750 Restro mod w/pics
« Reply #1 on: August 23, 2015, 08:42:55 AM »
Clean shiny and slick looking. How much of that is powder coat ?  Is it a keeper or seller ?
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Re: RE: 1975 CB750 Restro mod w/pics
« Reply #2 on: August 23, 2015, 08:46:22 AM »
Quote from: ekpent on August 23, 2015, 08:42:55 AM
Clean shiny and slick looking. How much of that is powder coat ?  Is it a keeper or seller ?

All powdercoat except the tank and side covers.  I'd sell for the right price.  Got to thin the herd somehow.  Wish I could get a better pic of the metal flake paint it just doesn't show up in the pics.  Very nice and sparkly.
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Re: RE: 1975 CB750 Restro mod w/pics
« Reply #3 on: August 23, 2015, 08:48:39 AM »
Looks like you've got that paint and powder dialed in--good job. Any lovely before pics?
PS- When the Planet Blue sells later today let us know if it is staying stateside or leaving the country.
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Re: RE: 1975 CB750 Restro mod w/pics
« Reply #4 on: August 23, 2015, 09:06:28 AM »
chewbacca5000,

If I had the room, I think that Red Metal Flake would look oh so much better in my garage.  :)  :)
Nice Job!!!!!!

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Re: RE: 1975 CB750 Restro mod w/pics
« Reply #5 on: August 23, 2015, 09:24:29 AM »
Quote from: oldhatt45 on August 23, 2015, 09:06:28 AM
chewbacca5000,

If I had the room, I think that Red Metal Flake would look oh so much better in my garage.  :)  :)
Nice Job!!!!!!

Charlie

Thanks Charlie,

I like this much better than the straight red.  Just hard to capture the beauty in pics.  I will try to get better pics of the tank latter.
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Re: RE: 1975 CB750 Restro mod w/pics
« Reply #6 on: August 23, 2015, 10:09:41 AM »
Chewie,

The flake will show up better in direct sunlight.  The overcast lighting is making it hard to discern.
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Re: RE: 1975 CB750 Restro mod w/pics
« Reply #7 on: August 23, 2015, 10:58:08 AM »
Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on August 23, 2015, 10:09:41 AM
Chewie,

The flake will show up better in direct sunlight.  The overcast lighting is making it hard to discern.

Thanks for the tip!
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Re: RE: 1975 CB750 Restro mod w/pics
« Reply #8 on: August 24, 2015, 01:15:11 PM »
Nice! What exhaust systems is that?
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Re: RE: 1975 CB750 Restro mod w/pics
« Reply #9 on: August 24, 2015, 02:45:27 PM »
Looks great Kyle....is the right sidecover scuffed?

Would you put emblems on it if i buy??!!

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Re: RE: 1975 CB750 Restro mod w/pics
« Reply #10 on: August 24, 2015, 04:59:21 PM »
Quote from: Stev-o on August 24, 2015, 02:45:27 PM
Looks great Kyle....is the right sidecover scuffed?

Would you put emblems on it if i buy??!!

PM sent.....

No not scuffed just a reflection from clouds.  Guess I could get my lazy butt to embelium her up.
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Re: RE: 1975 CB750 Restro mod w/pics
« Reply #11 on: August 24, 2015, 06:10:28 PM »
Quote from: chewbacca5000 on August 24, 2015, 04:59:21 PM
Quote from: Stev-o on August 24, 2015, 02:45:27 PM
Looks great Kyle....is the right sidecover scuffed?

Would you put emblems on it if i buy??!!

PM sent.....

No not scuffed just a reflection from clouds.  Guess I could get my lazy butt to embelium her up.

Yes, please embelium her up!  And you failed to tell us who did the paint work...you, right?
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Re: RE: 1975 CB750 Restro mod w/pics
« Reply #12 on: August 24, 2015, 06:17:05 PM »
Love the color Kyle... ;)
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Re: RE: 1975 CB750 Restro mod w/pics
« Reply #13 on: August 24, 2015, 08:05:44 PM »
Quote from: Retro Rocket on August 24, 2015, 06:17:05 PM
Love the color Kyle... ;)

Thanks Retro.

I will have to get some better pics though.
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Re: RE: 1975 CB750 Restro mod w/pics
« Reply #14 on: August 24, 2015, 08:11:54 PM »
Ver nice! What exhaust is that?
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Re: RE: 1975 CB750 Restro mod w/pics
« Reply #15 on: August 24, 2015, 08:26:21 PM »
Quote from: beemerbum on August 24, 2015, 08:11:54 PM
Ver nice! What exhaust is that?

It is Kerker / Winning exhaust.  The name changed after his wife left him.  It is NOS.
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Re: RE: 1975 CB750 Restro mod w/pics
« Reply #16 on: August 25, 2015, 05:06:29 AM »
Very nice.  The 2 color combo works well together.   
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Re: RE: 1975 CB750 Restro mod w/pics
« Reply #17 on: August 25, 2015, 05:42:36 AM »
it looks real very clean, are you going to sell that one also, or is it a keeper.
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Re: RE: 1975 CB750 Restro mod w/pics
« Reply #18 on: August 25, 2015, 07:26:04 AM »
Quote from: jeffg on August 25, 2015, 05:42:36 AM
it looks real very clean, are you going to sell that one also, or is it a keeper.

I would like to sell it.  It is very clean powder coated tip to toe.  Got to sell to pay bills and fund future projects.
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Re: RE: 1975 CB750 Restro mod w/pics
« Reply #19 on: August 25, 2015, 10:24:16 AM »
Yes Steve-O I did the paint on that.  Candy metal flake red.
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Re: RE: 1975 CB750 Restro mod w/pics
« Reply #20 on: August 25, 2015, 10:38:23 AM »
Quote from: chewbacca5000 on August 25, 2015, 10:24:16 AM
Yes Steve-O I did the paint on that.  Candy metal flake red.
I have done some old school candy red in the past. Built it up over a gold flake base color. What color was your base ?
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Re: RE: 1975 CB750 Restro mod w/pics
« Reply #21 on: August 25, 2015, 10:50:50 AM »
Quote from: ekpent on August 25, 2015, 10:38:23 AM
Quote from: chewbacca5000 on August 25, 2015, 10:24:16 AM
Yes Steve-O I did the paint on that.  Candy metal flake red.
I have done some old school candy red in the past. Built it up over a gold flake base color. What color was your base ?

That is one of Don Dirtbiker's kits used silver metallic w/silver flake as a base.  If you have the right base coat you just mix in the silver metallic then your ready for candy.  Easy Peasy.
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Re: RE: 1975 CB750 Restro mod w/pics
« Reply #22 on: August 25, 2015, 03:34:20 PM »
Quote from: chewbacca5000 on August 25, 2015, 10:24:16 AM
Yes Steve-O I did the paint on that.  Candy metal flake red.

I thought so, great job! 
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Re: RE: 1975 CB750 Restro mod w/pics
« Reply #23 on: August 25, 2015, 04:24:14 PM »
Quote from: Stev-o on August 25, 2015, 03:34:20 PM
Quote from: chewbacca5000 on August 25, 2015, 10:24:16 AM
Yes Steve-O I did the paint on that.  Candy metal flake red.

I thought so, great job!

Thanks Man!  Hope to do one paint job before it snows.  We have a short fall here. ha, ha, ha
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Re: RE: 1975 CB750 Restro mod w/pics
« Reply #24 on: August 25, 2015, 04:46:37 PM »
Looks GREAT! Love the paint.
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Re: RE: 1975 CB750 Restro mod w/pics
« Reply #25 on: August 25, 2015, 04:53:51 PM »
Quote from: brandEn on August 25, 2015, 04:46:37 PM
Looks GREAT! Love the paint.

Thanks!  It might be one of my favorite paint jobs so far.
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Re: RE: 1975 CB750 Restro mod w/pics
« Reply #26 on: August 25, 2015, 05:29:13 PM »
Quote from: chewbacca5000 on August 25, 2015, 04:53:51 PM
Quote from: brandEn on August 25, 2015, 04:46:37 PM
Looks GREAT! Love the paint.

Thanks!  It might be one of my favorite paint jobs so far.

I love sunrise Orange on the bike you sold to Chris down here, he gets a lot of compliments...
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Re: RE: 1975 CB750 Restro mod w/pics
« Reply #27 on: August 25, 2015, 05:43:28 PM »
Thanks Steve!  Going to do another one hopefully soon.
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Re: RE: 1975 CB750 Restro mod w/pics
« Reply #28 on: August 25, 2015, 05:45:02 PM »
Quote from: chewbacca5000 on August 25, 2015, 05:43:28 PM
Thanks Steve!  Going to do another one hopefully soon.

Do 2 at the same time...one for me! (I'll send body set and cash!)
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Re: RE: 1975 CB750 Restro mod w/pics
« Reply #29 on: August 25, 2015, 05:51:33 PM »
Two Thumbs Up! Very nice job.
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Re: RE: 1975 CB750 Restro mod w/pics
« Reply #30 on: September 01, 2015, 06:47:43 PM »
What vendor/stripe kit did you use on the tank? I'm shopping around for some right now.
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Re: RE: 1975 CB750 Restro mod w/pics
« Reply #31 on: September 01, 2015, 07:08:36 PM »
Quote from: brandEn on September 01, 2015, 06:47:43 PM
What vendor/stripe kit did you use on the tank? I'm shopping around for some right now.

A Ebay vendor in Canada.  Very reasonable prices and fast ship.  They were just across the border from me.  Think it was only $28 for the decals.
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Re: RE: 1975 CB750 Restro mod w/pics
« Reply #32 on: September 01, 2015, 07:26:10 PM »
I saw those on Ebay. Thanks.
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Re: RE: 1975 CB750 Restro mod w/pics
« Reply #33 on: September 01, 2015, 07:35:17 PM »
Quote from: chewbacca5000 on September 01, 2015, 07:08:36 PM
Quote from: brandEn on September 01, 2015, 06:47:43 PM
What vendor/stripe kit did you use on the tank? I'm shopping around for some right now.

A Ebay vendor in Canada. 

Is Reproduction Decals the seller?
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Re: RE: 1975 CB750 Restro mod w/pics
« Reply #34 on: September 01, 2015, 07:58:15 PM »
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