Y2K Specialized Stumpjumper M2 Gulf blue - chicks dig (battle) scars edition ;)

[mamadirt]

Following on from my recent Hardrock Comp aquisition, I hadn't anticipated its first upgrade would be the frame but here we are



It's gonna need a lot more mama tlc than its predecessor but I'm always up for a paint and decal resto challenge . . .




First job, clean up that chainstay, possibly fill the gouges them prime the bare metal ready for retouch. Ford Bermuda blue looks to be a good match Let's go!

 

[mamadirt]

Not a bad afternoon's work . . .

 

[mamadirt]

Main decal retouch went well



Driveside Stumpy decal will be more of a challenge



Tempted to just throw a bandana on there but . . .


. . . gotta be worth a shot, right? Let's hope my hand is steady enough

 

[Lostcause]

Main decal retouch went well

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Driveside Stumpy decal will be more of a challenge

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Tempted to just throw a bandana on there but . . .

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. . . gotta be worth a shot, right? Let's hope my hand is steady enough

Looking great so far, well done

 

[mamadirt]

Thank you

 

[mamadirt]

Front end retouch complete and looking loads better. Stumpy decal is not perfect but my eyes are shot now so there's always the bandana option On to the stays

 

[coomber]

Missing a hanger or going ss?

 

[coomber]

First upgrade of the hardrock is the frame

 

[mamadirt]

Missing a hanger or going ss?

No, I do have the hanger although singlespeed is tempting

 

[shedobits]

These are great frames to ride so certainly worth your time to restore. Can't do links but I recently posted my SS M2 here.