What would you all do in this situation?

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Sep 15, 2020 | 09:29 PM

matte

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What would you all do in this situation?

I’m looking to cholo out my springer. Stretch fenders front and back with a paint job. Owning a 100 anniversary with the blue paint set, I'll likely take each piece, Bubble wrap, and store for the future. In my search for new tins, I found a unused straight from factory tank for $300 and also a black 100 anniversary tin set (with striping) for $575. The latter set looks like it’s made for a narrow front tire and bobbed rear fender.

i don’t need the whole set here, but thinking I could make some extra coin painting the tank and selling the fenders separate. Any thoughts on this and where you all might go?

Sep 15, 2020 | 09:51 PM

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From: Centennial, CO

Cholo an '03 FXSTS? Hmmmm.
It should have plenty of chrome.
I think the execution and paint scheme will have a lot to do with how it turns out.
Hmmm.

Sep 16, 2020 | 08:25 AM

NoRegerts

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From: Texas Hill Country

If you have the spare cash to throw at it, I'd think it could be a cool project, but paint will be everything on it. As far as selling the extra tins, no reason you couldn't make back most of that and be nearly at square one when you start. I'd consider the cost of the wheel and bars and pipes too before getting too deep.

Sep 20, 2020 | 06:58 AM

Michael Bryce Winnick

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From: Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan

Can you let me know where you found the black tin set if you are not going to buy it for $575.00. Thank you. michaelbrycewinnick@mbwinnick.com or 906 748 5666. Thanks MBW