Members TroyS Posted August 30, 2008 Members Report Posted August 30, 2008 Sorry I haven't been participating as much as usual. I've been tail deep in a new project. I started wrapping a '92 Harley Electra-Glide. * Two-Up Corbin seat * Hard Saddlebags * Tank Bib * Luggage Rack * Passenger Backrest I have the Seat panels all carved and ready for stitching. Here are a few pics: Whatcha think? I'll post more pics as they become available... Quote Troy
TomSwede Posted August 30, 2008 Report Posted August 30, 2008 Looking good Troy, well done so far! You got it all figured out and sketched/calculated down or do you just take it as it comes. Looks like you got a plan worked out allready. I'd scratch my head for month's before getting started on such a project, lol. I't gonna be very interesting to see more of this, I'm thrilled! Tom Quote Confucius - Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without. --------------------------------------------- www.1eye1.se blogg.1eye1.se
Members BradB Posted August 30, 2008 Members Report Posted August 30, 2008 That looks great Troy!! I like the flames and stripe, what colors are you going to be using? Can''t wait to see pics with it on the bike! Quote
MADMAX22 Posted August 30, 2008 Report Posted August 30, 2008 Very nice so far. Looks like one hell of a project. Good luck and be sure to keep posting pictures. Looks like its gonna be a very cool ride when your all done. What colors are you planning or gonna do a natural look. Quote
ETW Grumpy Posted August 30, 2008 Report Posted August 30, 2008 That looks really good. Did you use the original seat cover as a pattern for the leather? I'm supposed to do a stock Softail seat and I'm kinda nervous about cutting a bunch of leather and then finding out it's wrong. Have you taken any in-process pictures, or could you take some as the assembly process begins? Can't wait to see that all done. Quote
Members TroyS Posted August 31, 2008 Author Members Report Posted August 31, 2008 (edited) LB, We'll see you and the Mrs. for cocktails and BBQ on Monday! Tom, Thanks man! Yeah, I planned it all out. I've been working with the owner of this scooter for weeks getting it all together. He's been looking for someone to fix his old leather for months. I did a seat for another guy about 6 weeks ago, he saw it, and the rest is history! I carved both saddlebag lids and the passenger backrest yesterday. I'll be starting to stitch it all together today! And, Tom, I've seen your work bud, and you don't look like you'd do too much head scratchin'! You do nice work! Brad, I'm going to highlight it with Timber Brown. No other color... I'm using RED thread to sew with and RED and TAN Suede lace for some very minor details.... Grumpy, Yes, I did use the original seat cover as a pattern. The original cover was made of marine vinyl and had stretched out. I disected the original cover at the seams, then I used BLUE PAINTERS TAPE to tape the old pieces to posterboard, then added 1/2" for unforseen boo-boos! Thank you ALL for your words of encouragement! I can't wait to get stitching later today! Everyone have a safe holiday weekend! Edited August 31, 2008 by TroyS Quote Troy
Contributing Member wolvenstien Posted September 1, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted September 1, 2008 I am very interested in seeing this once finished. Make sure to get detailed pix once all mounted.... Quote "The miracle is not how two adults can create a child, the phenomenon is how quickly a child can create two adults." -- VYBE Her: Hit Me Him: Do you want me to use the knife? Her: No, When you hit with a knife, that's STABBING!
Members TroyS Posted September 1, 2008 Author Members Report Posted September 1, 2008 Thanks Wolvenstien! I sure will! Today, I plan to mold one (if not both) saddlebag lid covers so I can finish the backgrounding and start punching holes while I mentally prepare myself for the stitching marathon I am about to embark upon! I was going to start stitching yesterday but my buddy, Jim Beam, stopped by and we talked for hours ... I did manage to get the backrest done... and both saddlebag lids... I haven't backgrounded the lid covers yet. I want to mold the lids then I'll know exactly where the lid edges are.... I only plan to background a small section of the lid cover. The rest of the bag is just plain leather with no carved details. I'm going to lace a design between 3 conchos on the sides... but that's a topic for another day.... Have a SAFE day! And remember, DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE! You might hit a bump and spill your drink! Quote Troy
Members TroyS Posted September 2, 2008 Author Members Report Posted September 2, 2008 (edited) Well, as planned I was able to get one saddlebag wet-formed yesterday. I'm really getting excited to finish this project. The customer wanted that "WOW Factor". I think he'll be pleased. Edited September 2, 2008 by TroyS Quote Troy
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