Pilot. P-40 Warhawk

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1950 Firestone Pilot,
badged as
Seattle Sporting Goods Co.

Build Thread: http://ratrodbikes.com/forum/index.php?threads/pilot-p-40-warhawk.108698/

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The start:
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Drivetrain:
Sturmey-Archer RX-RD 5 speed drum brake rear in a Halo SAS rim, Avid mechanical disc front, Bontrager H5 Hardcase hybrid tires, 2.00 rear, 1.75 front, Truvativ Bottom Bracket adaptor with SRAM BB + 42t single crank.

Other:
Surly Trucker disc fork, headtube reamed for 1-1/8” threadless headset, <insert name> handlebars, Brooks grips and toolbag, Gyes saddle on a 5/8”- 7/8” post from ebay, original truss rods, coffee cup bell, wooden tank.

(*photos and text subject to edit. :) )
 
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You need a cap like this and a scarf when you ride around on that cool bike, John!
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Seriously, lots of cool gear on this build! It looks like a well-kept cycle-plane from days gone by; with a new engine and brakes and a vintage clean paint job.

Well done! :thumbsup:
 
Thanks OJ. I’ll see what I can find for winter. Not sure about the leopard print scarf, but at least I have the rugged good looks!
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Classy and well done build!
Ride that sucka!!!!
Bravo!

You probably already know this, but Don't forget that when the Voting thread is created we will use the first pic from your Finished thread.
 
And speaking of rugged good looks, that bike is the bomb. (even though it's a fighter.)

P-40s were commonly used as fighter bombers, so that works!
 

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