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Originally Posted by top506

I don't like the paint on the 55cm either.....

Miyata-1, Centurion-13. Keep those cards and letters coming!:D
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Hey, that frame was just an example. The point is you can get a good, new frame with fresh paint for less than the cost of painting your existing one. That's all I was trying to point out. Give me a break guys ...... :)

Go for the Centurion - like you said, it would be a public service........;)

I vote the Centurion. Media blast it locally. Ship it to a powdercoater. Have it powdercoated OD green. Letter Centurion on the downtube with army stencils in white, and add the unit crest for the 506th to the headtube.

The Centurion is a great-riding bike.

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Originally Posted by SteakKnifeSally

You know, I kind of like that:D But I'd add black and white 'invasion stripes' to the downtube, a la ETO C-47.;)
My other idea is the usual Ironman two-tone in black and blue and have Mike tweak the graphics to make it a 'Ozzy Osbourne Ironman':rolleyes:
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Hey guys,
Im looking to repaint my new old mitaya. Does anyone know where i can get decales for it and which type of paint i should use for it.
Thanks

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Originally Posted by Radicaldreamer

Hey guys,
Im looking to repaint my new old mitaya. Does anyone know where i can get decales for it and which type of paint i should use for it.
Thanks

Try

http://home.comcast.net/~velographic/VGcontact.htm

I'm working with Mike on some decals for my Panasonic.

[QUOTE=top506]You know, I kind of like that:D But I'd add black and white 'invasion stripes' to the downtube, a la ETO C-47.;)

If you don't use the idea, let me know. I thought about doing that one, and having a buddy who works in an auto upholstery shop sew me a carradice-style saddlebag out of a surplus shelter half with the US on the flap. Might have to pin some wings on it too.

Current plan on my Centurion is to finish steel-wooling it down to the metal and powder-coating it clear. Show the carbon fiber guys what steel looks like. :D So far it looks pretty good with the brass showing around the lugs.

(edit) looked up the invasion stripes and I think they would look great on the seattube. On the same site, I read this quote, "British pilots told the American P-51 drivers that the metal finish was a bad idea because the Germans would be able to spot them from hundreds of miles away. The Americans answered "good." They were flying the baddest buggy around and they wanted the Luftwaffe to come up for a scrap." I think I better improve my Centurion's engine. (/edit)

Paul
C-130 era