ElgIndian - 1927 Elgin Boardtracker

[brett4christ]

Thanks, OJ!

I really want this bike to look period correct (-ish!). I'm torn as to whether I should leave it alone for a "barn-fresh" look or really do it up and paint/powdercoat with period-correct colors...black/burgundy, olive/orange, orange/cream, burgundy/cream....for that "restored perfection" appearance.

I guess time (and my wallet) will determine the outcome!

 

[The Renaissance Man]

I'm torn as to whether I should leave it alone for a "barn-fresh" look or really do it up and paint/powdercoat with period-correct colors...black/burgundy, olive/orange, orange/cream, burgundy/cream....for that "restored perfection" appearance.

If you plan on riding it very much, it has been my experience that you will enjoy using the 'barn fresh' bike much more than the 'restored perfection' bike. It spoils your bicycle freedom when your worried about scratching that perfect paint.

 

[brett4christ]

If you plan on riding it very much, it has been my experience that you will enjoy using the 'barn fresh' bike much more than the 'restored perfection' bike. It spoils your bicycle freedom when your worried about scratching that perfect paint.

That's the way I'm leaning! I want to ride this one!!

 

[brett4christ]

Well, I got the seat mounted using the other end of the Model A main spring...cut and trimmed to allow the leading end to be anchored to the frame using a U-bolt, then clamping the seat rods to the spring via a mountain bike seat clamp piece...

"Finished" result...

Pressed a piece of aluminum into the front fork spring for the strut rods...

Then I installed the grips...

Unfortunately, this is the form I will take to the show this weekend...

I just slap ran out of time!! But I WILL be back on it next week!!

On the major plus side...IT'S A RIDER!!!


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[Big Ape]

Your bike looks great, and you are so far along that a weekend off won't hurt anything! I like your use of the model A spring!

 

[furyus]

First rider of the Build Off, or have I not been reading enough? Your bike looks cool. Dig it.

 

[brett4christ]

First rider of the Build Off, or have I not been reading enough? Your bike looks cool. Dig it.

Don't know if it's the FIRST rider, but I'll claim it!! [emoji12]

Thanks, glad someone besides me likes it!! [emoji15]

 

[brett4christ]

Your bike looks great, and you are so far along that a weekend off won't hurt anything! I like your use of the model A spring!

Thanks Ape!!

My short term goal was to have all the hardware in place so I old enter it in the upcoming bike show. Now my only hope is they have an "under construction" award!! [emoji5]

 

[horsefarmer]

I like the seat mounting idea, gotta start setting my seats further back I need full leg extension or I get cramps,

 

[OddJob]

If you plan on riding it very much, it has been my experience that you will enjoy using the 'barn fresh' bike much more than the 'restored perfection' bike. It spoils your bicycle freedom when your worried about scratching that perfect paint.

Agreed! My rule of thumb is the bike should always look older than you are! That way it makes the rider look younger, or at least like you act younger anyway....

 

[Chief]

sweet looking--rat-on with that barn fresh look!

 

[brett4christ]

sweet looking--rat-on with that barn fresh look!

Thanks Chief!

Still a ton I want to do, but if I don't do anything, I can still call it done!!

 

[horsefarmer]

Thanks Chief!

Still a ton I want to do, but if I don't do anything, I can still call it done!!

Wow, you got it made!

 

[G-Matt]

Looking great Brent ! It decently has a period correct look to me . That fork is turned out great can't wait to see it with the brake /truss rods on the ol boy [emoji106]


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[brett4christ]

I'm back from a whirlwind tour to Steel in Motion "Hot Rods & Guitars" show/drags, and it was awesome with one exception....I came home with too many bikes!!

While waiting in line for the gate to reopen, I got ElgIndian down off the truck and installed the strut rods on my fork/spring assembly!

I really like the look!! I may ride it a bit and see how it does before I try the rockers for actual spring action. Also, I'd have to fabricate a different (stronger) spring-to-fork mount...

What do you guys and gals think???


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[G-Matt]

Looks like it was made for that bike [emoji106] well actually it was I guess . Lol


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[Fv2]

Looks like it was made for that bike [emoji106] well actually it was I guess . Lol


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Agreed.
It looks great, not quite what I was thinking of; even better.

 

[brett4christ]

Looks like it was made for that bike [emoji106] well actually it was I guess . Lol


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Thanks Matt! And, technically, you're right! [emoji12]

 

[brett4christ]

Agreed.
It looks great, not quite what I was thinking of; even better.

Thanks Falstaff! Still scheming in the back of my mind with more Model A parts...

 

[kingfish254]

I think it looks fine without actual rockers, except it seems the bar stock you used is a bit thin compared to the forks and spring.