Cannondale Repaint input needed.
05-24-11 | 11:44 PM
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The "Hand made in USA" is too big and in an ugly typeface.
The "SR-500" is too large. Make it the same height as the Cannondale on the top tube.
I think that both ^ these should be in a paler colour (mid grey?) so that they don't over power everything too much.
The "SR-500" is too large. Make it the same height as the Cannondale on the top tube.
I think that both ^ these should be in a paler colour (mid grey?) so that they don't over power everything too much.
05-25-11 | 09:09 AM
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That looks great! Do you use an airbrush to get the paint on there?
05-25-11 | 09:18 AM
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I suggest not including "SR-500" at all. That refers to a specific model based on the components used, not a bare frame. All the frames were the same (with different paint) from SR-300 through SR-900 (or whatever the exact models were).
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05-25-11 | 09:24 AM
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hmmm, yah i agree with this. wasn't the SR-500 a CAAD 3? I'd use that instead because it refers to the frame.
05-25-11 | 09:25 AM
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05-25-11 | 11:35 AM
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OK Took the RS-500 off. It's in the spray booth now getting locked in with clear coat.
05-25-11 | 12:22 PM
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I am mildly surprised that this turned out as constructively as it did. If you decide to keep going in the direction of using this as an aside to your day job there are certainly better avenues of research than crowdsourcing. I would expect a lengthy dissertation of minutiae but there are some very experienced restorers and bike flippers in the C&V forum. They would appreciate a thorough search of past posts as memory can be fleeting at their age.
To give you a jumping off point on that end I should note that there are some very clear cut paths. To start there is the exact duplicate restoration that is unflinching in detail. There is also the brand conscious reimagining which is where you started with this bike and could have been taken further yet. In both of those case the quality of the job is determined by the exactness of the replication. Be it every part correct to the year and model or using the exact copyright of the corporate entity.
Nearly everything else falls into the realm of creativity. There is no accounting for taste so you may as well do what you like and expand on that. Just beware of giving birth to something that overwhelms your personal life without holding the ability to replace your day job.
To give you a jumping off point on that end I should note that there are some very clear cut paths. To start there is the exact duplicate restoration that is unflinching in detail. There is also the brand conscious reimagining which is where you started with this bike and could have been taken further yet. In both of those case the quality of the job is determined by the exactness of the replication. Be it every part correct to the year and model or using the exact copyright of the corporate entity.
Nearly everything else falls into the realm of creativity. There is no accounting for taste so you may as well do what you like and expand on that. Just beware of giving birth to something that overwhelms your personal life without holding the ability to replace your day job.
05-25-11 | 12:34 PM
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From: Me, I'm in Central Alabama C.S.A. But my husband is under the bed. He's sure there is a black helicopter orbiting our house.
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I am mildly surprised that this turned out as constructively as it did. If you decide to keep going in the direction of using this as an aside to your day job there are certainly better avenues of research than crowdsourcing. I would expect a lengthy dissertation of minutiae but there are some very experienced restorers and bike flippers in the C&V forum. They would appreciate a thorough search of past posts as memory can be fleeting at their age.
To give you a jumping off point on that end I should note that there are some very clear cut paths. To start there is the exact duplicate restoration that is unflinching in detail. There is also the brand conscious reimagining which is where you started with this bike and could have been taken further yet. In both of those case the quality of the job is determined by the exactness of the replication. Be it every part correct to the year and model or using the exact copyright of the corporate entity.
Nearly everything else falls into the realm of creativity. There is no accounting for taste so you may as well do what you like and expand on that. Just beware of giving birth to something that overwhelms your personal life without holding the ability to replace your day job.
To give you a jumping off point on that end I should note that there are some very clear cut paths. To start there is the exact duplicate restoration that is unflinching in detail. There is also the brand conscious reimagining which is where you started with this bike and could have been taken further yet. In both of those case the quality of the job is determined by the exactness of the replication. Be it every part correct to the year and model or using the exact copyright of the corporate entity.
Nearly everything else falls into the realm of creativity. There is no accounting for taste so you may as well do what you like and expand on that. Just beware of giving birth to something that overwhelms your personal life without holding the ability to replace your day job.
Thus as in my day job, I don't restore any thing my self in hopes to make a profit. Rather I am commissioned to do such as a tool for other peoples money.
In my own case I will makes something look better with some flair of artistic license for a profit because restorations are for dreamers and the wealthy. Every one wants to restore something till they find out the cost. Then they welcome a refurbishment.
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05-25-11 | 04:38 PM
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From: Me, I'm in Central Alabama C.S.A. But my husband is under the bed. He's sure there is a black helicopter orbiting our house.
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Well that about does it. It turned out nice and some one will get a nice classic frame that looks good. Ya know, I would sell the complete bike but The parts are all new and I could never get my money back out if them. $1250 parts and frame set.
So To every one who helped that gave opinions and guidance, I thank you.
I shall let you know how it works out if it sells.
Some parting photos.
So To every one who helped that gave opinions and guidance, I thank you.
I shall let you know how it works out if it sells.
Some parting photos.
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05-25-11 | 05:48 PM
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Beautiful job. My old Cannondale is in primer waiting for me to figure out the colors I want to paint it. Yours turned out beautifully. The problem I would have now is that I wouldn't want to sell it :-)
05-25-11 | 07:26 PM
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05-25-11 | 07:59 PM
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Yea I know.Thats a 54 but still your right. Just never thought about it. Any way it's sealed so it's done. Thanks for the Help all! And to you Velo Gator, for catching my atrocious spelling.
05-25-11 | 10:08 PM
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Yeah, looks like you're stuck fitting it between the cable routing and where the ring covers.
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05-26-11 | 07:11 AM
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LOL it's one word now. Yes. this is the Wounder Bread Bike.