Author Topic: My "Free" 59 Kodiak (Read 1284 times)

TRAP · « **on:** July 19, 2009, 06:31:00 PM »

Well actually, the bow was not exactly free.

The seller listed the bow as "free of stress" and "free of holes". These statements turned out to be true and while that's a good thing the bow was "free" of a few other things as well. The limbs were not free of twists but those were bumped out rather quickly.

The bow was "free" of intact tip overlays

"Free" of decent decals. Al Harford helped with that problem

"Free" of a Copper Coin. Thanks Kurt for making them available.

"Free" of a decent leather grip, strike plate, feather rest, bright specs and a durable finish to protect it from the elements and bring out it's true beauty.

Mostly the bow was "free" of TLC which I've been giving the old girl for a couple weeks now. Hope I havent bored you with too many pics but like a Playboy centerfold, I felt her beautiful curves needed to be viewed from several angles.

1959 Bear Kodiak 64" 55# (no string selencers needed

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Trap

mwmwmb · « **Reply #1 on:** July 19, 2009, 06:33:00 PM »

nice looking set up Trap.

yellow bow · « **Reply #2 on:** July 19, 2009, 06:51:00 PM »

Sweeeeeet!

Wade Phillips · « **Reply #3 on:** July 19, 2009, 07:01:00 PM »

Trap -

Nice set up !!!

Looks like you are getting back pretty close to the all original 1959 look.

May need to replace that file handle...

And put a few scuffs on the Western Quiver...

Or I have one with a few scuffs, that I could trade to you for that one...

You just don't see many Westerns with the original leather tie still in the zipper.

johnnyrazorhead · « **Reply #4 on:** July 19, 2009, 07:05:00 PM »

Absolutely beautiful.Such a classic.Nice job double D.Looks like it's missing a compass too! LOL

jcar315 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 19, 2009, 07:05:00 PM »

Trap, Great job on your "free" Kodiak! Really looks great now.

d. ward · « **Reply #6 on:** July 19, 2009, 07:23:00 PM »

double D thats a sweeeeeeeetie right there.bd

KYArcher · « **Reply #7 on:** July 19, 2009, 07:50:00 PM »

Trap that is a Beauty!!! Nice pix thanks for sharing.

Scott

reddogge · « **Reply #8 on:** July 19, 2009, 07:58:00 PM »

Never tire of looking at it.

4runr · « **Reply #9 on:** July 19, 2009, 08:00:00 PM »

Beautiful job there Trap!

TRAP · « **Reply #10 on:** July 19, 2009, 08:27:00 PM »

Thanks Guys,

John, it is missing a compass and a quiver bushing, but it's never too late to drill a couple holes. We'll see :confused:

Wade, I think plastic is overrated. I'll stick with Osage unless I find the "correct" thing at the "right" price.

I was thinking of replacing that zipper pull with a piece of orange parachute cord. Maybe I should reconsider

Trap

bowhunterfrompast · « **Reply #11 on:** July 19, 2009, 08:50:00 PM »

She's a beauty

Hoof · « **Reply #12 on:** July 19, 2009, 09:18:00 PM »

WOW... what a great job Trap, your bow looks great! Thanks for sharing...Sweet looking Blue Barred rest too!

bowhawk archer · « **Reply #13 on:** July 19, 2009, 09:43:00 PM »

Totally Awesome Trap!!!

Horney Toad · « **Reply #14 on:** July 19, 2009, 10:11:00 PM »

Looks like a million bucks now!

Earl E. Nov...mber · « **Reply #15 on:** July 20, 2009, 06:53:00 AM »

Gee an I was just thinking how much better that file looked than a "Broom Handle"

seboomook · « **Reply #16 on:** July 20, 2009, 09:37:00 AM »

Beautiful work Trap, looks like it shoots as well as it looks.

Al H · « **Reply #17 on:** July 20, 2009, 12:14:00 PM »

Nice job Trap. She sure looks beautiful now!!!

Bjorn · « **Reply #18 on:** July 22, 2009, 02:40:00 PM »

Great looking bow Trap!
Nice quiver with the knife and file too.

kurtbel5 · « **Reply #19 on:** July 22, 2009, 05:03:00 PM »

Hey Daryl
You were paying attention at Dons class that day judging from that one, really nice job!

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