'47 cwc western flyer "Derelict" hood ride.

[HxCforever]

picked up this '47 cwc western flyer from udallcustombikes now the build begins slowly but surely. Plans are to either clean up the frame then clear coat or just clear coat. Then upgrade with a modern day drivetrain and sealed bearing in anything that rotates. Since it is a slow project i already have a heavy plan that i'm keeping hush hush til i get more parts. so be ....... patient.

the starting point


the first purchase '47 hawthorne half moon bars.


i roughed up the chrome with 220grit installed some handlebar wrap material grips, and finished it off with some laser etched ROOTBEER mug end caps.

 

[HxCforever]

Re: the beginning of a modernized rat rod '47 cwc western flyer

This beauty came in the mail today.

 

[HxCforever]

Re: the beginning of a modernized rat rod '47 cwc western flyer

After a nice dip in some rust remover and some polishing with a 2" wire disc. Back to new

 

[Wildcat]

Re: the beginning of a modernized rat rod '47 cwc western flyer

I'll be watching this one.

 

[HxCforever]

Re: the beginning of a modernized rat rod '47 cwc western flyer

New KORE hoochie 36h sealed cartridge bmx flip flop hub. Spins like butter and now I can run a super weight saving micro gear set.

 

[HxCforever]

Re: the beginning of a modernized rat rod '47 cwc western flyer

Since I'm waiting for parts I had a buddy at work make me these for between the bars. Adding a bit of rust to them to try and match the bike a bit more.

 

[HxCforever]

Re: the beginning of a modernized rat rod '47 cwc western flyer

Teaser pic of the front end. Ladies western flyer middle weight fork. Not using the front wheel, I've got something very special in the works for that.

 

[HxCforever]

Re: the beginning of a modernized rat rod '47 cwc western flyer

Some people might not like the direction I'm going with this bike but I don't really care. Its my interpretation of a rat rod. On that note my cranks came in the maill.

Mission transit

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Re: the beginning of a modernized rat rod '47 cwc western flyer

:shock: Nice!

Luke.

 

[milbums]

Re: the beginning of a modernized rat rod '47 cwc western flyer

Some people might not like the direction I'm going with this bike but I don't really care. Its my interpretation of a rat rod.

One of the great things about this site, no definition of a rat rod, people are respectful and really don't criticize peoples work.

I like the parts you are collecting and I will be following this build.

 

[Skipton]

Re: the beginning of a modernized rat rod '47 cwc western flyer

I like it!

 

[HxCforever]

Re: the beginning of a modernized rat rod '47 cwc western flyer

Thanks guys. I got the idea and inspiration from this truck rite here. After I saw this truck I just thought of doing something modern with the drive-train.
http://www.rodauthority.com/news/video- ... they-come/

 

[HxCforever]

Re: the beginning of a modernized rat rod '47 cwc western flyer

Finally got around to bobing the rear fender and roughing up the chrome with 220grit. Rounded off the edge to match the contours of the frame.

 

[HxCforever]

Re: the beginning of a modernized rat rod '47 cwc western flyer

Bottom bracket came today.

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Re: the beginning of a modernized rat rod '47 cwc western flyer

So, is it mock up time?

Luke.

 

[HxCforever]

Re: the beginning of a modernized rat rod '47 cwc western flyer

Not yet just teasing with parts.

 

[Endlesschain]

Re: the beginning of a modernized rat rod '47 cwc western flyer

Lookin good so far,that stem is nice

 

[Skipton]

Re: the beginning of a modernized rat rod '47 cwc western flyer

Fender looks great..... Sealed Bottom Bracket is cool... Interested to see what you are doing for wheels.

 

[HxCforever]

Re: the beginning of a modernized rat rod '47 cwc western flyer

Fender looks great..... Sealed Bottom Bracket is cool... Interested to see what you are doing for wheels.

Rings are on there way. I really wish I could say but I would much rather tease then unveil. Tires I have something set but i really wish i could find a 26x1.95 with a red stripe instead of a full red side wall.

 

[HxCforever]

Re: the beginning of a modernized rat rod '47 cwc western flyer

Chain came but the ups man didn't drop off the rings before I l eft for work.