1939 Elgin AKA The Patina Queen, One more under my belt.

[Scribble]

This is how she started out, straight out of Pocatello Idaho. Haven't been able to start working this this old girl because of how Krusty she was, soaked her for a month with BP Blaster just so I could disassemble with out striping all the components.



And this is after I rebuilt the head set, bottom bracket, and cleaned the heck out of it I also rubbed boiled linseed oil in the the patina. And I started the aging process one the chain guard, it was bare metal when I got it.

I'm gonna star rebuilding the wheels once I get another set of finned hubs, @GuitarlCarl was nice enough to sell me the set he had.

 

[SILVERKINGPC]

Nice Scrib!

 

[Scribble]

Got all the fitment on the chain guard sorted out, and I got the finned hubs in the mail now I just need to start building wheels.

 

[Scribble]

Building up some wheels, This is always an interesting process. Every wheel set I've ever build is different & has it's own little quirks.

Before and after on the rims with the linseed oil, right rim is oiled left is not.

 

[1oldbikelover]

View attachment 85629 Building up some wheels, This is always an interesting process. Every wheel set I've ever build is different & has it's own little quirks.
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Before and after on the rims with the linseed oil, right rim is oiled left is not.
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Awesome work! Have fun with your project!

 

[Scribble]

Awesome work! Have fun with your project!

Thanks I'm so close to finishing this beautiful ride.

 

[Scribble]

Almost done, mounting up the tires.

 

[Scribble]

Such a beautiful little bike, had lots of fun bringing her back to life.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Nice job!
Love the preserved patina.

 

[Scribble]

Nice job!
Love the preserved patina.

Thanks

 

[kirkpatrick]

Came out awesome, love the look of her! You CANNOT beat blackwalls with old wheels. Good job.