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06-01-2008 06:38 AM #1
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That statement is what keeps the words "tastefully", and "true fire flames" mutually exclusive. I've never liked them..............but that's just my opinion, others think they're just the greatest. (okay, I've seen a couple bikes that didn't look too bad, probably because of the limited surface area) What Steve's getting is timeless. I have a suspicion that at some time in the future folks will walk up to a true flamed rig and say something like "Yeah, this thing must have been built around the turn of the century." Kinda like a harvest gold refrigerator deal.
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06-01-2008 06:55 AM #2
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Something like this as seen at NSRA Burlington VT?
Or maybe this
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06-01-2008 07:04 AM #3
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Dave, that second rig is more of the "Ohio style" flame, characterized by long, thin, trailing licks, often with overlaps and drop shadows.Your Uncle Bob, Senior Geezer Curmudgeon
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06-01-2008 07:12 AM #4
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Kewl!!! No I can add a name to another style that I don't like!!!! I don't know, for some reason it just looks like an afterthought and not anything that is part of the build theme..... Maybe if it had a blown Hemi sticking out of the top and sides of the hood the flames might mean something....otherwise, IMO it's just a wanna be add on....... Originally Posted by Bob Parmenter
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06-01-2008 07:24 AM #5
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....and I would just as soon not have any flames. But in Steve's case, the flames will make it stand out from the 'just another' black deuce syndrome. Don't get me wrong, if I had my druthers, mine too would be a deuce - tho not black . But that's another story
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06-01-2008 07:29 AM #6
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Just for grins and comparison, here's a variation on a long flame pattern lifted from Foorden's gallery.Your Uncle Bob, Senior Geezer Curmudgeon
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06-01-2008 07:27 AM #7
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Flames are such a " private " choice. Either you love them or HATE them ...
Most detract from the car IMHO. The only set of flames I ever really liked on a 32 roadster was the Tom McMullen roadster.
I am sure that the flames on Steve's roadster will be outstanding ... and if HE WANTS them ... I am happy for him
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