The first primer coat was applied heavy and wet sanded smooth with number 600 paper. A second light primer coat was applied and rubbed down with 0000 steel wool. Then several coats of GM Ultra Silver were applied and rubbed down with 0000 steel wool. A final clear coat of Candy Apple red was applied to complete the painting. After curing for a week while I cleaned components and gathered together the new parts, the assembly began.

I used the chrome wheels I had built for Boomer for Al's bike since I had built new alloy wheels with a Shimano 7 speed Nexus hub for Boomer's update. A new set of whitewall tires was consistant with the cruiser theme. I installed caliper brakes which required both frame and fork modifications. New bars, grips, brake levers, 3 speed Shimano shifter, pedals, and a chain finished off the list of components.

The project had taken about 2 months during which I had not seen or talked to Al. We invited Al and wife over one late summer evening but didn't mention the bike. As we visited in our family room I could see that Al was curious about what was obviously a bike covered by a sheet. After deflecting his curiosity a couple of time I finally unveiled the bike. He admired it but still didn't know it was his until I turned it so that he could see the chainguard which had a decal declaring that this was a McFall Custom. Needless to say he was elated. Al took the bike to Florida this past season and was very pleased with it.

I hope you enjoyed looking at this bike and I welcome your comments.