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Trying to downsize but this Elgin long tank bike is crossing my path. I’m thinking it is a 1940 model. Any thoughts on this bike?
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buy it and have fun
 
buy it and have fun

Missing rack, chain guard, wrong bars and saddle...but long tank. Another repaint, never seem to find the OG finishes. Does include a couple of fender sets.
 
The long tanks are so sexy
 
Well I took the the bait and picked it up. A friend hauled it back from Oklahoma. It’s a repaint but everything seems straight and solid, came with two sets of peaked fenders.
Now the part search begins, rear rack, chainguard, correct type bars and saddle.
I have pedals, a few saddle and tire options in my stash.
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Grease usually hides some good chrome. Now the question is, do I jump into BO#13?


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Once again the answer is yes.
Jump in
 
Did some adjustments to seat, added some pedals, checked things over and went for a spin. Front bearings need adjustment or replacements. Crank rubs on weird kickstand. Seat and layback post don’t work with my old body.
I pumped up tires on Saturday, still holding air today. I don’t find any hint of original paint unless this was some custom color. The finish doesn’t look like anything out of a rattle can.
Not sure what I want to do with it, I was drawn to 2 or 3 things, Elgin, long tank and its age. It’s around 5 years older than me.
I don’t really want another deadline to meet so not sure it will make it to the #13 BO thread.


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