Raleigh chopper 1972 crossover new project plus updates

[@jerrysmith2133]

Hi Paul, another great video and good to hear my name mentioned again. I really think metal flake would be cool for a 1970's bike. The Honda CB 750 from 1969 and into the 70's had a metal flake colour called sunrise orange. I also think Kawasaki made their Superbikes of the 70's in metal flake colours. Have a look at Honda sunrise orange. Its the sort of thing that was around in the Evel Knievel era. Keep up the great videos and have a good weekend. Jerry

[@paulmartin4971]

@@jerrysmith2133 Hi Jerry always a pleasure!! I've just had a look at sunrise orange and will add it to my list of possibles thanks for the suggestion, funnily enough I was looking at orange metal flake paint on ebay and it looks cool 😎I remember evel kenivel well but went off him cos he always used to crash, I need to act soon with this paint before it gets too cold ❄️, How's that lambretta coming along? Always good to hear from you and have a great weekend cheers 🥂

[@jerrysmith2133]

Its not me with a Lambretta but I have had a Lambretta GP200 and GP125 in the past!. I've got a Honda Monkey 125 and a Kawasaki KV75 from 1978 at the moment. Yes, Evel Knievel crashed all the time. I think he broke just about every bone in his body! I loved the 1970's Evel stunt bike toy.

[@paulmartin4971]

@jerrysmith2133 Hi Jerry sorry I've got it mixed up again!! I'd better look back at my comments, I do remember the evel kenivel toy I never had one but I did have a go of someone else's I thought it was really good, just remembered it's Eric that's got the lambretta sorry for my forgetfulness cheers 🥂

[@JimTimber]

Cheers mate 🍻

[@dealermike1331]

Lovely original bike.. clean it, gentle re commission then leave as is. Shifter cover leave as is. No seat unfortunately, if i had one i would offer you first refusal. It'll be a nice addition to the chopper fleet

[@paulmartin4971]

@@dealermike1331 Hi Mike glad you like it I love it, it's got to have a bit more cleaning then clear coat, I managed to get hold of a seat and sissy bar so just have to order a slider and that's it job done, have a great week cheers 🥂

[@LeeFradley]

Lov the latest chopper paul I think it will look great clearcoated I know it's not the norm for you as you like them immaculate. But this one has something about it that says it should be left to show its life. Another brilliant video and take care buddy.

[@paulmartin4971]

@@LeeFradley Hi Lee yes mate spot on! It's got something about it hasn't it and I absolutely love it! Not much to do on it now and job done, hope all OK with you, I'm putting a short out tomorrow on another new project, thanks always for viewing and commenting cheers 🥂

[@gregpetterson]

Love the Chopper, great find. I would leave the gear cover plate as is until you could find one with an older decal or maybe make a new one look old. For the other Chopper frame I would paint it the old Jag E-Type colour gun metal grey metallic.

[@paulmartin4971]

@@gregpetterson Hi Greg thanks for the comment, yes that Chopper is a great find I love it even the chain wasn't seized, That gear console I've had a closer look at it and it's had something spilt on it like glue or something and it's not coming off so like you said will wait for an aged one to come up but have put an old gold decal on for now and it don't look bad, Will make a note of your colour choice very interesting! The etype is one of my all time favourite cars especially the mk3 5.3 V12 thanks for viewing and have a great weekend cheers 🥂

[@gregpetterson]

@@paulmartin4971 Yes the old Jags were great British cars. Loved your very detailed analyzation of the bike, was really interesting👍

[@paulmartin4971]

@gregpetterson Hi Greg thanks for that I know I kept going on about it but am over the moon about that bike, Another favourite car of mine is the Jensen Interceptor mk 3 love it!! Cheers 🥂

[@gregpetterson]

@@paulmartin4971 Another iconic car👍

[@ericbreeds6950]

Hi paul u had a great find there with Roland rat bike your Collection is growing fast soon you will need a bigger shed mate lol

[@paulmartin4971]

@@ericbreeds6950 Hi eric yes I really like Roland, I was thinking the same today need a bigger shed lol 😂 although there is a outdoor kitchen and bbq that shouldn't be in there! I think I will have to find new homes for them till the summer! I also picked up another bike yesterday lol 😂 How's the lambretta coming on? Cheers 🥂

[@ericbreeds6950]

@paulmartin4971 I know mate I have loads of stuff I have left in my garden that should be in my shed to make more room to work on the lambretta and my shed is 23ft long . Never enough room lol and the lambretta is all rebuilt and road ready now but I think there will always be something to upgrade as its 63 years old lol thinking of upgrading the engine over the winter and still always want a chopper after watching your videos we will see keep the videos coming mate

[@paulmartin4971]

@@ericbreeds6950 lol eric you made me chuckle, never enough room that's so true, I really need to find homes for them items to fit in more treasures lol 😂 good to hear the lambretta is in good shape mate have a great week cheers 🥂

[@ericbreeds6950]

@paulmartin4971 keep the projects coming mate it's always good to keep busy keeps us out of trouble I say ( well some times lol )and keeps us out the way

[@paulmartin4971]

@ericbreeds6950 Here Here eric I like your mindset lol 😂 I absolutely love working on projects and being in the shed, cheers mate!!

[@JimTimber]

Ha ha ! ..this time next year Rodders.. we'll be millionaires ! 🤣😂 .. I love 'Only Fools And Horses' ..I bought the box set !! lol That is a cool 'Landy' mate ... I wish I could afford a real one !! lol You've done a great job on the bikes Paul bro !! The blue Grifter is coming along sweet !! ..that's an awesome amount of bikes bro.. my cousin Roz had an RSW 14 !! ..would have been from the mid 1960's because she was five years older than me ..and I'm talking about 1970's when we were mucking about together then.. I used to stay at my Uncles and my cousin Rosalind looked after me.. anywaywhichoo.. I was offered that bike .. but I already had a third hand Raleigh 20.. or 'Shopper' that my Auntie gave me for Christmas.. all these bikes ..I wish I had them now !! You have a wonderful workshop of classics there Paul bro !.. 'Keeping Legends Alive !!'

[@paulmartin4971]

@@JimTimber Yes Andy I'm just working me way through only fools again still makes me laugh out loud lol 😂 I really think that blue Grifter is going to be a stunner, I've just bought a new project today that I'm very pleased with lol 😂 is Roz still about? Have a great Sunday mate blessings to you and Jimmy cheers 🥂

[@gingerphil]

Roland looks good. 👍 You're getting into Dealer Mike territory. 🙂 Little bit of wind noise in this video but i think I understood what you were trying to say. 😅 20:45

[@paulmartin4971]

@@gingerphil Hi Phil as you know I'm not into the Rat 🐀 look but this Bike was too good to leave and it came in under budget!! Am going to clean it up just a bit more then clear coat it, am very pleased with it as you've probably gathered lol 😂 only a bit of wind noise today, wasn't really pleased with that one at all lol 😂 Will try and do better on Sunday, Have you still got your Grifter? What colour was it again? Mk2 wasn't it? Cheers 🥂

[@gingerphil]

@paulmartin4971 It'll was a red stars & stripes mk2. I sold it back in January, I wouldn't mind another one but I'd never ride it. I have around 10 bikes which is plenty. 😁

[@paulmartin4971]

@@gingerphil Lol 😂 Cool 😎 make sure you watch my short tomorrow cheers 🥂

[@JimTimber]

Not sure about the decal mate .. I think an old classic sticker ?!!.. or leave it as it is !!

[@paulmartin4971]

@@JimTimber Hi Andy I'm not sure about the shifter decal myself but for now have put an old gold one I've had knocking about on and it don't look bad it will do for now lol 😂 have a great Sunday Andy cheers 🥂