TRADITIONAL 🅵🅾🅾🅻🅸🅶🅰🅽 - 1930s Elgin Oriole - 2nd Place (Tie) - BUILD JOURNAL

[Pondo]

 

[kingfish254]

Going by that ad, my first bike was a used 24" Sonic Scout back in 1963. The other 24" Evans didn't have the big luggage rack. I remember the red and white stripes on the fenders.

I think the light bracket takes away from the look of the springs so it should go. The seat springs mimic the fork springs so I think it's a good choice.

I remember the red toolbox, but not the shim for the seat post. It's been over 10 years ago.

Glad the ad helped you see your old bike.
Yes, the light/horn bracket will definitely be removed.
The shim wasn't in your old toolbox, but that was the first place I looked.
Looks like it was January of 2014 when I drove down to get all of your leftovers and a few bikes too. That was a fun trip.

 

[kingfish254]

You've got a lot going on up front. The Columbia guard really balances out the back with the front, IMHO.

I'll keep that in mind (and OJs comments) as I move forward. Thanks

 

[kingfish254]

While rummaging through my stuff, I ran across these bread pans that I've had for years thinking I would make.a tank out of them or something. Couldn't resist mocking them up behind the seattube. Not gonna use them, but you never know until you try.

I really don't think I will put anything in this space, but if I do I feel it should have some curve to it. Otherwise it distracts from the beauty of that sweeping curved seattube.

 

[Chad T]

Like the Jet Flow one. Think it goes with the tank (if they were similar colors.). Lots of great choices there as usual.

 

[BobbyStillz]

This little dainty French guard is only worth a chuckle for this build.

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That chainguard...

 

[BobbyStillz]

Columbia guard is cool, but maybe a bit too bulky

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Makes sense the Columbia guard would work well with the Columbia tank. It has the same lines, and gives a weight balance (visually) for the front end. I vote this one or the Zep style guard.

 

[BobbyStillz]

While rummaging through my stuff, I ran across these bread pans that I've had for years thinking I would make.a tank out of them or something. Couldn't resist mocking them up behind the seattube. Not gonna use them, but you never know until you try.

I really don't think I will put anything in this space, but if I do I feel it should have some curve to it. Otherwise it distracts from the beauty of that sweeping curved seattube.


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Put it horizontal, and make a double-sided chainguard

 

[OddJob]

This is shaping up nicely! That latest chain guard is cool. I also like the butterscotch / caramel grips.

Looks like your garden cherub approves as well!

 

[kingfish254]

Different votes for each of these chainguards. "Pee Boy" hasn't made up his mind either, but he is ready to celebrate Memorial Day.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

#3

 

[SwissGuy]

 

[Captain Awesome]

 

[OddJob]

Either #1 or #2.

 

[BobbyStillz]

Different votes for each of these chainguards. "Pee Boy" hasn't made up his mind either, but he is ready to celebrate Memorial Day.

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From that angle, #3 looks amazing. However the bottom edge fights the lines of the frame. If you cut out the red cheese-grater portion (I know, blasphemy), that guard would look bananas on that frame.

If you're opposed to chopping guard #3, I'd choose #1 or #2. I prefer #2 (as the design sits) but can see the potential of adding other components for weight balance if you choose #1.

 

[Chad T]

It’s a 3 for me.

 

[Brian macumber]

If you are painting I would say #3 if not #1 matches the patina better.

 

[Wildcat]

1 or 3, #2 doesn't follow the lines of the bike.

 

[Pondo]

#3 probably plays better with the other parts. But I love #1.

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

Different votes for each of these chainguards. "Pee Boy" hasn't made up his mind either, but he is ready to celebrate Memorial Day.

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