CWC Western Flyer Build

[Antknee]

Hello, thought I would post since it's been a while, I am now working on a CWC western flyer? with many modern upgrades. photos to follow.

Phil Marshall dated the frame to production during 1948. That is appropriate for the pattern of the frame which is a CWC 3-Gill type frame The original chain ring pattern makes it likely the bike was originally branded and retailed by Western Autos.
After some cleaning up I found some rust that needs repaired.

I mocked up the bike with the parts I wanted here is what she look like.

A Monster inspired green theme will ensue....

 

[kingfish254]

Love the lines of those CWCs!

 

[Antknee]

Well got some welding done this morning, found more rust but I think I have it all repaired, will do some paper wheel sanding on it and get it to the body filler stage by lunch

 

[Antknee]

Got the crank set together, the front and rear sprockets are almost one to one

I am using this with a three speed hub so I wouldn't be pedaling my butt off all the time, should be kind of like a single speed with a lower gear for hills

 

[Antknee]

Got the first layer of body filler on and sanded now I need to get some spot filler putty

next Ill scuff the whole frame and get it ready for primer....

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Great work!

Luke.

 

[kingfish254]

Great work!

Luke.

Agreed! I dig the green paint too.

 

[Antknee]

well I got some time to paint today although I did not get any pictures of the primer I did get pictures of the finished paint job, not bad for rattle can.

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Green with envy!

Luke.

 

[HxCforever]

I'm really liking this build.

 

[Antknee]

well I got her put back together, here is a preliminary picture.

more details to come....

 

[Pookie42]

I like that you painted the spring on the fork... looks awesome...

 

[Antknee]

Here are some detailed pics

painted the spring and the struts, makes for a more uniform build I think.

this sprocket is off a bmx some kid was throwing away it's a 25 tooth with the rear being a 22 tooth it's almost one to one and with the three speed it works like a regular single speed coaster with some hill climbing gears/

the seat post hole on this frame was small, so I used a 5/8 inch bolt that was about 10 inches long and welded the seat mounting bracket to the bolt head, works pretty good.

solid rubber works for me as I am forever replacing tubes and repairing flats, due the sand burs and goat head stickers in this area so I decided to go solid this time and I like it, now I can ride almost anywhere I want.

got some switchblade grips, the leather is nice and looks good too, indexed three speed shifter will probably be replaced with a frame mounted stick but I am not sure yet.

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Great bike!

Luke.

 

[dracothered]

I'm not a big fan of green, but I do like the one you used on this build. Great work...

 

[Antknee]

Can we move this thread to the winter build off forum? not sure how to do this who do I PM?

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Anyone with "Moderator" under their name. @rrbadmin is probably your best bet.

Luke.