1983 Trek 600 painted and ready for build
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1983 Trek 600 painted and ready for build
Painted in the "alternate" color scheme listed in the brochure.
Decals by jrrestore
I still need a few things to build it up, but it's not going to be a factory issue.
Decals by jrrestore
I still need a few things to build it up, but it's not going to be a factory issue.
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Painted it myself. Sherwin-Williams Dimension basecoat/clearcoat system. This makes the 6th bike I've sprayed. Just wish I had somewhere better than a tent to do it.
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Man that looks great
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Looks amazing!
The seatpost is only painted the taupe color and has a color wrapped decal right?
I was going to do the same thing with my 520, but I was just going to have it powdercoated the with the single color and hope to find the color wrap decal.
The seatpost is only painted the taupe color and has a color wrapped decal right?
I was going to do the same thing with my 520, but I was just going to have it powdercoated the with the single color and hope to find the color wrap decal.
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Very nice. I have a Trek in the same color. Looks great!
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That's very well done...
Can't wait to see it built up.
Can't wait to see it built up.
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Great job! I have a '83 500 that has the same look to it, but your's is spotless. You'll have to post updated photos when complete!
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Parts I have for the build so far:
Stronglight 104 crankset w/drillium big ring
Campy NR derailleurs w/GS DT shifters
Suntour Superbe brake calipers
Campy SR non-aero brake levers w/some of those EA aftermarket hoods
Cinelli bars and stem
OMAS/Wolber tubular wheels w/ aero spokes I found in the trash and cleaned up.
A choice of used tubulars I have to pick from.
Still need a few things - BB, headset, and I have a LaPrade seatpost I may change out
Oh, and I have an OE Trek headbadge coming thanks to banjo mole
Stronglight 104 crankset w/drillium big ring
Campy NR derailleurs w/GS DT shifters
Suntour Superbe brake calipers
Campy SR non-aero brake levers w/some of those EA aftermarket hoods
Cinelli bars and stem
OMAS/Wolber tubular wheels w/ aero spokes I found in the trash and cleaned up.
A choice of used tubulars I have to pick from.
Still need a few things - BB, headset, and I have a LaPrade seatpost I may change out
Oh, and I have an OE Trek headbadge coming thanks to banjo mole
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Although not factory, I've been thinking about outlining only the headlug/headtube joint with gold, and fill in the TREK panto at the top of the seatstays with the same? Any comments?
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Awesome DIY paint job! As Kurt mentioned, it looks factory fresh. Your results are inspiring.
You got to do a write up on your home paint booth setup and painting process. I may just try it myself in my garage. Although I don't think my compressor has enough volume.
You got to do a write up on your home paint booth setup and painting process. I may just try it myself in my garage. Although I don't think my compressor has enough volume.
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My setup? Pretty basic
150 pi max, 6.2cfm@90psi compressor. This guy is a workhorse for ~$270, but I don't think HD carries it anymore.
An old Sharpe air filter/dryer from about 1981
$50 Craftsman detail gun. My '81 Devilbiss was just too big for this work.
$22 tent on sale at Walmart + $1 sheets of plastic around 2 sides to block wind
organic cartridge respirator + overalls, hat, and clear glasses
Plus bent coathangers and real paint hooks, sliced toilet tissue rolls in the BB and headtube, green painter's tape
150 pi max, 6.2cfm@90psi compressor. This guy is a workhorse for ~$270, but I don't think HD carries it anymore.
An old Sharpe air filter/dryer from about 1981
$50 Craftsman detail gun. My '81 Devilbiss was just too big for this work.
$22 tent on sale at Walmart + $1 sheets of plastic around 2 sides to block wind
organic cartridge respirator + overalls, hat, and clear glasses
Plus bent coathangers and real paint hooks, sliced toilet tissue rolls in the BB and headtube, green painter's tape
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unbelievable backyard paint, just beautiful. Can't wait to see the full build.
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Parts I have for the build so far:
Stronglight 104 crankset w/drillium big ring
Campy NR derailleurs w/GS DT shifters
Suntour Superbe brake calipers
Campy SR non-aero brake levers w/some of those EA aftermarket hoods
Cinelli bars and stem
OMAS/Wolber tubular wheels w/ aero spokes I found in the trash and cleaned up.
A choice of used tubulars I have to pick from.
Still need a few things - BB, headset, and I have a LaPrade seatpost I may change out
Oh, and I have an OE Trek headbadge coming thanks to banjo mole
Stronglight 104 crankset w/drillium big ring
Campy NR derailleurs w/GS DT shifters
Suntour Superbe brake calipers
Campy SR non-aero brake levers w/some of those EA aftermarket hoods
Cinelli bars and stem
OMAS/Wolber tubular wheels w/ aero spokes I found in the trash and cleaned up.
A choice of used tubulars I have to pick from.
Still need a few things - BB, headset, and I have a LaPrade seatpost I may change out
Oh, and I have an OE Trek headbadge coming thanks to banjo mole
That bike is gorgeous, utterly stunning, Kurt nailed it when he described it as looking "factory original."
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"Aircraft stripper" in a spray can, IIRC bought at AutoZone or the like. Plus some steel wool, sandpaper , and elbow grease. A little bondo in a small top tube dent, and prepped with phosphoric acid before painting. I did use a high build primer because of little rust pits around the lugs, sanded down and reprimed prior to painting the base coat.
And I left this out of my setup post, but this is very important to spray all over the tent prior to painting.
And I left this out of my setup post, but this is very important to spray all over the tent prior to painting.
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