I've been trying not to buy bikes. 1948 Firestone Cruiser

[Onewheelsqueel]

Well I've been trying not to buy bikes and save for my van, need to get clutch parts.

But couldn't pass on this last Saturday





Above pics are in front of the original owners house he grew up in.

Still have to go through it but I've ridden it a few times already.
Put some used white walls I got from @Skipton on it. A seat I had laying around and some lady's Torrington peddles. Has a temp stem till I fix the broken bolt. But the only wrong parts are the seat and peddles.









Fun bike to ride. Also had to share this pic. It was to funny not to. So I had swapped on the front tire and tried to just air up the rear and take it for a spin. Was outside the garage and heard a noise. I sorta peered in and stepped back at the sight of it. I nervously grabbed something to let the air out and carefully did it. Lol.

 

[firstyearchevelle]

Pure Awesomeness!!

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Great find! I'll trade you a clutch for it.
They don't make tubes like that anymore!

 

[Onewheelsqueel]

Lol. It fills a hole in my heart. I've never had a fully equipped cruiser actually. Just about every other mix of Tanker, springer, fender, light. But never all together.

 

[STEZELL]

Cool cruiser looks like you stuck to your guns!

 

[Rat Rod]

PATINA PERFECTION

 

[kingfish254]

AWESOME FIND! and story!

 

[kingfish254]

Can't wait to see a fox tail on it.

 

[blwnmny]

Looks Great! very nice pick up, and I like your story!

 

[2wheels]

Fox tail hugzzzz


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[deorman]

I'd say hit the rims and dropouts with your favorite rust inhibitor (linseed oil, WD-40, what-have-you) and it'll probably last another 77 years. Of course if you wreck, those spokes probably aren't adjustable anymore. (insert taco icon here )

 

[Onewheelsqueel]

Lol @deorman yeah they carry good tension but no theres no adjustment

@kingfish254 that is on my 2sd Silver King for this second,but because of the size of it really does need to go on this bike

@2wheels haha

 

[ratrodz]

Lol! Nice score buddy! !

 

[bikesnbuses]

Wow....I just found one a few months ago but yours is waaaayyyyyy nicer!!! Congrats!!!!!