New picture of old Elgin

[necessaryevil]

My first pic of the elgin in fresh finds was very lowsy, so I snapped another one today outside. I still don't know if I want to clean it up, I like it as is but I can never leave things alone.

 

[TheDuke]

:shock: :shock: That thing is BADA@#!!!!!!!!!!!I would'nt change a thing!(except removing that ugly rack) :wink:
L8 EM

 

[gaskill]

hey you should through some laquer on top of that thing and really keep all that beauty. that color is beautiful.

 

[sensor]

dont know if you should or shouldnt.....but all i can say is i love that bike! :mrgreen:

 

[necessaryevil]

I don't plan on altering it in any way or spraying any chemicals on it. Maybe a little wipe down and find some original coke bottle grips. The rack is ugly, but it's original. I just want to ride the heck out of it.

 

[schwinnmesa]

That bike is awesome!!! Let her be.

 

[oldgreenbean]

That's it! I am going to buy the Elgin I have been eyeing.Real cool bike man,REAL COOL

 

[user 135]

nice find. The dog leg crank is unique.

 

[TheFlyingDingo]

Ill find you some coke bottles
I have yet to find some though...

that bike is too awesome

 

[maddogrider]

What is the purpose for the dog leg crank. Looks pretty cool.

 

[12bcruzin]

What is the purpose for the dog leg crank. Looks pretty cool.

Just the style of the times, to clear the chainguard...

 

[OUTLAW]

that bike is sic, leave it alone, me like it

Outlaw :mrgreen:

 

[skoda]

I may be able to get you a tank for $35. I have an Elgin like this also and am getting one. Toolbox style.

That's really nice and original looking. I would just clean it and stare at it and ride it. Nothing else is needed.
:mrgreen:

 

[necessaryevil]

Thanks Skoda, but no need for a tank. This is a depression bike, no unnecessary bells and wistles. This year didn't even have a chainguard. I would like to find another frame though-something to hop up.

 

[sensor]

deluxmidget on that other site had one for sale awhile back...dont know if he still does or doesnt anymore but its worth a shot

 

[sensor]

I may be able to get you a tank for $35. I have an Elgin like this also and am getting one. Toolbox style.

That's really nice and original looking. I would just clean it and stare at it and ride it. Nothing else is needed.
:mrgreen:

sorry to drag this one back from the dead....... but can you still get that tank? if so let me know PLEEEEEEEEAAAASE!!!

 

[g kustom kuhl]

WOW!! that's one nice bike with really nice original character. good find!