41 Elgin

[Jarod24]

Here we go on another picked this one up last week. Tore it down this morning. I'm going to repaint it not sure what colors yet. Every time I repaint a bike it never comes out the way I want haha. Either lines don't come out good, paint runs or something. Wish me luck. Just need to be patient and take my time. So I tore it all down, but I cant find a master link of any sort on the chain. Its a skip tooth. Am I just blind? or sometimes do they not have a masterlink. Any help is appreciated. Thanks

 

[Nightrider]

All of the ones i've seen have had a master. Keep looking, you'll find it.

 

[Jarod24]

Thanks for the reply, I'll keeping looking ha

 

[IronDio]

Great looking project!
I never look for a master link…I picked one of these babies up from harbor freight:
http://www.harborfreight.com/heavy-duty-chain-breaker-66488.html
I had to thin out the pin, but it works great on those big skip tooth chains!

 

[Jarod24]

I seriously have looked over it like 10 times. There is no master link. I'm going to pick one of those up. Thanks man

 

[Jarod24]

Got the frame all stripped, I was originally going to try to make this look like original paint but now I'm leaning towards doing it almost like a bare metal ratty look. But still plan on painting it. Im still looking for a fork if anyone has one they are looking to sell. Check out my post in the wanted section. Thanks

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Frame is looking good!

Luke.

 

[Jarod24]

So here's an update. Found the right fork and fenders. The fork steer tube was a little too long so I had a buddy shorten it for me. Going to sand everything down and either leave it bare metal and clear coat it or use a patina solution and give it a darker rustic look. Going to most likely rebuild the wheels too. Not positive on a seat yet either. I have a couple other projects I need to get done before this one will be put together.

 

[Rockit!]

I see some different parts!

 

[Jarod24]

Yep! I forgot to add the the dog leg crank I'll be using too. Going to be pretty sweet when I'm all done

 

[user 16077]

That frame has clean lines, the curved seat tube is real interesting. Project is looking solid man..

 

[Jarod24]

That frame has clean lines, the curved seat tube is real interesting. Project is looking solid man..

Thanks man, yeah, I'm stoked to get started on this one.

 

[Jarod24]

Got the fork sanded and the front fender partially sanded. And got the tank, Stem and bars on. Lookin pretty good so far.
What color tires, seat and grips you guys think will look the best?

 

[Jarod24]

Dang it! I forgot to put my truss rods on. I swear I feel like I do this on every bike. Always forget them

 

[77XLT]

What color are you painting the bike?

 

[Jarod24]

What color are you painting the bike?

Keeping it ratty and just leaving it bare metal and clear coating it.

 

[Jarod24]

Heres a better pic with the truss rods and the front fender done.

 

[Burps]

looks great! I see clay-red tires in your future

 

[71SC360]

"I see clay-red tires in your future"

I was thinking the same thing....

 

[NICK1985]

Bikes looking great! Love the bare metal look

What are your plans with the old tank? Im trying to find something for my Higgins