30's Elgin board tracker?

[El Duderino]

this is my canvas. a mid 30's Elgin balloon tire bike.

the bike was painted a teal so im in the process of stripping it. there is some original red under there so im going to get as much of that exposed as possible to give it that ratty look. i plan on getting some brick red colored tires to match.
heres a mock up

grips, seat, and pedals from a 50's western flyer

the rims unfortunately were rattle canned. im going to try to strip it to the rust to match the red.

got this from ohdeebee

i plan on cutting the side plate down to where they look like a normal pedal. also have matching red tires.

won this on ebay last night. it needs work but im ready for it. hopefully i get the time to reupholster it.

 

[ratina]

Looks good so far! Personally I like the sprocket thats on the bike already.

 

[El Duderino]

the sweetheart? i like it but i dont think its original. its small as if it came from a womens bike

 

[Lonewolf]

The bike you are starting out with is already awesome just the way it is.

 

[dash]

where do you guys find these bikes? when i do find em they want a million for em

 

[Motopecane]

where do you guys find these bikes? when i do find em they want a million for em

I'm with you there I can never find bikes this old and in my area people think they are gold no matter the condition they are in.

 

[El Duderino]

i actually found it on craigslist for 75 bucks. the guy was really cool and this bike didnt fit in with all his immaculate 40's tank bikes (all made in Ohio)

 

[ratina]

the sweetheart? i like it but i dont think its original. its small as if it came from a womens bike

Yeah I think its cooler looking and more unique than the other 2 ( or I've just seen a lot of the other 2)

 

[El Duderino]

 

[ratina]

Love that snowflake sprocket! Looks like you got a nice collection of parts for this bike

 

[El Duderino]

cut the pedals down. its sketchy but it works

painted the frame

my parts. painted the rims

 

[sdJOE86]

This is looking good. Can't wait to see more pictures.

 

[Skipton]

Love the tire wheel combo. can't wait to see it done

 

[El Duderino]

today was derby day and thats a holiday for central ky. my girlfriend and i rode our elgins downtown to the derby breakfast to show our artwork. its been about 6 months since i bought my bike and it was a sweet ride. I never got to re-cover my long spring saddle so when that happens it will probably end up on this.

 

[illMATTic]

Real nice. I am on the hunt for one as we speak.

 

[buckchocolate]

super-NICE!...those bikes were a "BIG HIT" at the Governor's Derby Breakfast in Downtown Frankfort...I'm looking for some bars like that for my 1930s Colson...the "RUSTIER" the better, ok maybe just a tad of silver...

 

[Jimmybug]

That is looking too good. Wish I lived closer so I could cruise this summer!