"Classes out" 1938 collegiate

[benjimanactivate]

hey all! I have been a member for quite a while but not super active since I'm more of a vintage BMX guy. Wellll nothing like a build off to bring me in!! Here is my recently acquired 1938 Elgin built Sears Collegiate. Gonna go a bit resto with some custom mixed in for good measure.

 

[Scribble]

Love those frames !!!

 

[Funkme]

Welcome into the build,hope you enjoy it. Great bones to start with.

 

[OddJob]

Welcome aboard! Great to have some new blood in the build off. Love that curved seat tube on that frame. RaT oN!

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Nice!

 

[kingfish254]

Can't go wrong with a curved bar frame.

 

[benjimanactivate]

I'm at a crossroads folks.... was gonna paint it, but now I'm kinda feeling like clearcoating over this... thoughts??

 

[Scribble]

I like that patina a lot, and my recommendation would still be boiled linseed oil over clear coat. My 1941 Colson Scout as an example. Before

After, just remember if you do this. A little oil goes a long way and it helps to clean the frame with 0000 grit steel wool and WD-40 before applying the oil.

@MazdaFlyer build is a great example as well. Before

After

 

[kirkpatrick]

I like that patina a lot, and my recommendation would still be boiled linseed oil over clear coat. My 1941 Colson Scout as an example. Before

After, just remember if you do this. A little oil goes a long way and it helps to clean the frame with 0000 grit steel wool and WD-40 before applying the oil.

@MazdaFlyer build is a great example as well. Before

After

My thoughts exactly! I wouldn't paint it.

 

[benjimanactivate]

Looks great!

 

[benjimanactivate]

Got a bit further on the collegiate today. Finished the patina preservation and found the seat I want to use. Really excited how it's turning out!

 

[benjimanactivate]

Put the seat on the bike. Had to get creative with the seat guts since the stock post is so small

 

[kirkpatrick]

I'm liking the look of that frame.

 

[Scribble]

Its soooo kool !!

Keep on RATIN