RRBBO13 1939-40 Elgin Sports Model No (1)3 - (Refurbished Eyes for Elgins)

[MazdaFlyer]

Again simple build, simple details...

I think the handlebars are the next decision...I’m too old for the messenger bars on it now.

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[kingfish254]

Moving along well. I've always liked those Silverton safety doodads.

 

[OddJob]

Really like the 'flair' on the rear fender by the green reflector. What is that, Ed?

 

[MazdaFlyer]

Really like the 'flair' on the rear fender by the green reflector. What is that, Ed?

As shown previously...BFG piece.


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[MazdaFlyer]

Bars, bars and I think a couple more to dig out. What do you think?

Any thoughts?

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[MazdaFlyer]

A few bars in place...input still welcome.
A...

B...

C...

D...

E...

F + B...

Votes OK and welcomed!

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[handyandy1100]

I like A. Also, those big round ones at the top of the second picture of your previous post

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[Brian macumber]

B

 

[OddJob]

I like the middle one of the three in the very first pic, or B or E (if it's wide enough?).

 

[arty dave]

The cross-brace bars get my vote!! 2nd is option B

 

[MazdaFlyer]

Not exactly a landslide of voting, but it looks like the “B” bars are getting some interest. I went through the Sears Catalogue Elgin reprints and It looks as if there were maybe 3 basic shape styles used.

The cross brace is leftover from my “iAM Higgins build off bike from a few years ago. It was replaced by copper pipe. I went ahead and shortened them up to fir the “B” bars. My first real job after HS was a stint at Beechcraft Aircraft Co as a burr-hand, hand former and finally a drop-hammer operator, thus the hand fabricated cross brace from an old tent pole.

Not necessarily the final bars.

 

[MazdaFlyer]

I like A. Also, those big round ones at the top of the second picture of your previous post
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The “A” bars were on the bike when I got it. The big rounded ones were my initial build thought, but I’ve used that style on quite a few builds. Thanks for your input!

B

Thank you Brian, see previous post.

I like the middle one of the three in the very first pic, or B or E (if it's wide enough?).

Thanks OJ, I like the “E” bars, if they had more size I’d use them. See previous post up.

The cross-brace bars get my vote!! 2nd is option B

The cross-brace bars use “B” bars, see previous post up. Thanks they’re “arty”.

 

[KJV]

Looks like I got here late..
Oh well, my vote : F&B combo.

 

[OneHorsePower]

looking good

 

[MazdaFlyer]

Let there be light going forward however dim it may be...added the postwar Delta light.

Bars still in limbo.


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[MazdaFlyer]

Cleaned up broken Red Bud tree limb from an early morning storm.

Got the Alenax bike running again. Installed a temporary paracord cable.

Put a set of cross-brace bars on the Elgin with a Klaxon Horn.

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[MazdaFlyer]

Found a good buy on an old chain/tire activated bell. I need to add a chain, cable or rod to control it. I’ll add some black color to the shiny hardware.

I cleaned up the kickstand and put it back in place. I may need to drill out the rivet and add a bolt to control the positioning better.

Chain ahead...


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[KJV]

 

[OddJob]

I like that chain bell a lot. I've never seen one before this.

 

[G-Matt]

Not one to let grass grow under my feet I put the Elgin partway back together. I test fit the tires on hand. Goodyear 36”x2.125 measure out at just over 2” and look skinny in the fenders. The Fat Franks are a better fit but look too contemporary with all the graphics. They are 26”x2.350.

The rear wheel has a little runout so the rim needs truing. I may try to get the Sunlite Sandy Beach tires I used in BO#12 if I can get the wheel to run straight.
Need to figure out a clean way to mount the chainguard.


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I’ve spray pained over the lettering before and it worked well held up pretty good .


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