Here's the last teaser picture, the BB shell, which also took some dings in the fall and thus received the Dr.D gold touch. For those who have not followed this story, "Sporty" will receive a 3 piece BB adapter and a vintage Record crankset, along with just a few more Campy tidbits.

One day I hope to have a worthy bike and an ample bank account. Dr. D. You are a true artist and craftsman.
Pastor Bob, the big guy loves you

That is a sweet looking bike!

I just can't help thinking that it needs a nicely tricked out Schwinn head badge. Maybe something with gold leaf.

EDIT: No to the chrome cap.

No cap.

Okay, I've sent Dr. Deltron a pm to end all pm's. I stated he could paint my Pinarello frame any way he liked if he agreed to take on the job. I pointed out that I like LOUD colors and BOLD styles on my bikes; like my Orbea Dauphine. Of course, I've given him the liberty to do as he chooses but I think he's not the type to paint a bike white and call it a day.

Wow, what classy look!

What is the actual color, as the lighting of the photos gives it different hues? Is it maroon, ruby red, something in between?


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stan

The the chrome cap looks as if it will be history.

I have played around with a few old head badges and Testors model paint, but so far they are not worthy. I do have a brand new original which will grace Sporty for the time being.

Technically, it is a Candy Red. Apparently the color changes with every angle and variation in lighting condition.

Did you see the first post in this thread? I know he likes to get creative much more than he likes to do boring restorations, so maybe he'll agree to do just one more. I just hope he finishes mine first.

I sent Dr. D a similar offer a few months back. If he does re-open the line, expect to hear a request for guidance.

All of the above!
It is called candy red because a clear red is sprayed over a silver base.
But as you can see in the picture, it changes from red to pink to black.
In the sunlight, it's burning candy crimson!
And seeing as we are located at the same coordinates, you could come by & see it in person.
PM me if you'd like.

Darn, I just saw Bob's bike on the Schwinn forum and was hoping to get a 1940's Schwinn New World track restored.

Recommendations for any other painters that have this skill.

Awesome work Mark!!! Wish I had known about you 2 years ago when I got this frame.

Co Manager of Schwinn Collectors

PS - I see my old friend Kurt (Cuda888) is on this post. Well, Kurt never got that Falcon San Remo as yet but did finally score a Paramount.

Wow, that's hot!


Definitely forget the cap.

This one is going to be a rolling piece of art.

Dr.D. likes to call it "jewlery you can ride!"

Ya know - looking at the gold trim embellishment on the top of steat tube and around the ends of the BB shell, I'm going to have to assume that "the fall" was an intervention by Divine Providence. That is a spectacular, subtle detail that really brings the bike together. I think the Big Guy pushed that frame off it's perch to allow passage for an inspiration.

Nice.

Divine intervention and gold leaf!?! Hah!

Now the challenge will be to use the stock seat post collar (which I modified with the allen screw and nut to clamp the seat post) and still show off that nice detail of his pointy gold leaf at the top of the seat tube.

Is that collar steel or aluminum? If aluminum, you could anodize it gold to match.

Cold, hard, heavy, Schwinn chromed steel. I'm open to other suggestions. I don't really have any experiece outside of the Schwinn collars used on EF frames and the Super Sport/Tourer. Dr.D. is also working on an alternative collar.

OK, now that I see the collar in those GREAT pics, I think that one will be just fine!
Looks like it will fit between the filet braze & the gold leaf point perfectly!
YAAAY!

So that's how it works. I must have had the wrong idea.

I see a steel ring and I want it painted black...

YAY! Although, with so many layers of paint and clear, you might need to have enlarged by .5-1 mm on the inside diameter!

East Hill took this picture last Friday on her way to CA. I can't resist posting it. Dr.Deltron is a blast to talk to on the phone. The other day we were talking about "Sporty" and lots of other bikes and my teenage daughter appears and pleads, "Come on Dad! You've been talking bikes for over an hour!"

Just look at that grin on his face! I think this tells the whole story. Thanks East Hill!

That frame is a beautiful thing, Bob. Kudos to Dr. D. and ride it well.

Neal

If any of you are in Dr. D's area--you really should go and spend some time with Dr. D. He is a hoot!

Plus, then you could beg him in person to paint your bike .

East Hill

Dr.Deltron is a big tease. He sends me an e-mail this morning, and his title reads "Nothing of Interest."

He then tells me how he had a B-Day party for his wife on Saturday, and had "Sporty" on display because some of his friends "don't get this whole bike painting stuff." And he attaches a few pictures. One to assure me the Chris King headset does work! Yeah! And this one with Mr. Crazy peeping in from the side! Enjoy.