1940s hiawatha build.

[Sean Hoag]

Hello all
I started this in the intro section. Figured I would start a build thread.

 

[Sean Hoag]

Next round.

 

[Sean Hoag]

One more

 

[RustyGold]

Cool stuff ...if you click on 'full image' when you post the pics will show large, instead of thumbnails.

 

[Sean Hoag]

Haha thanks. I'm new at this so that will help.

 

[Sean Hoag]

More done. Getting real close.

 

[Starnger]

What is your frame number? By the dropouts my guess is that your bike is early 50's.
Did you leave bare metal parts to rust a little on purpose? If yes, that's a cool decision and combo with that blue color!

 

[MattiThundrrr]

In my opinion, that is not the right seat. Too mundane for that lovely frame!

 

[Sean Hoag]

That seat is only temporary. I have yet to find a vintage seat that looks good or that is in my price range."cheap"

 

[Sean Hoag]

What is your frame number? By the dropouts my guess is that your bike is early 50's.
Did you leave bare metal parts to rust a little on purpose? If yes, that's a cool decision and combo with that blue color!

Yes I blasted them and then mixed up a rusting solution to age them.

 

[Wildcat]

I've had one similar to this. Not leather but not expensive either.

https://www.amazon.com/Artensky-Mou...ords=leather+bike+seat&qid=1582845821&sr=8-12

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

I can sell you a black leather (real cowhide) with black springs and hardware saddle like Wildcat posted for $28 shipped if you like. Closeout sale - when they're gone they're gone.

 

[Sean Hoag]

I can sell you a black leather (real cowhide) with black springs and hardware saddle like Wildcat posted for $28 shipped if you like. Closeout sale - when they're gone they're gone.

It will have to wait until next Friday payday. But I do want one.

 

[Sean Hoag]

Needs pedals and better seat then I'm ready to roll.

 

[JaxRhapsody]

Needs blue thermolite pedals.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

I love the curve of the chain stays and down tube. That frame is destroying my mind. The blue is gorgeous. Great job

 

[Sean Hoag]

Ok guys. New seat and handle bats. Still have to modify the stem to sit lower but it really helps the feel and ease of riding.

 

[Wildcat]

It's looking great! I can't see the bracket, but you might be able to get a couple more inches back by rotating the seat collar thing.

 

[Bigcam59]

I've had one similar to this. Not leather but not expensive either.

https://www.amazon.com/Artensky-Mou...ords=leather+bike+seat&qid=1582845821&sr=8-12

I've used this saddle. It looks even better once you remove the front spring.

 

[Wildcat]

Bigcam59 is right, it does look good. I did that but was too heavy at the time, at 250lbs. The seat would bottom out until I changed the rear springs with heavier ones.