Evans Sonic Scout with Evanaction Springer

[kingfish254]

Getting this shipped to me soon. I am thinking of using the fork on my Elgin Twin frame.

 

[kingfish254]

This is the frame that the fork is going on.

 

[horsefarmer]

I think Harley Earl would approve...

 

[tacklebox]

That's gonna be one sick combination can't wait to see it put together


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[kingfish254]

I didn't realize that Harley Earl actually designed the Evan Action Springer. The BB shroud of the Elgin definitely has an Earlesque look to it.

 

[horsefarmer]

Yes they should really look good together.

The Evans springer looks a lot like the original equipment lights!

Incredible amount of info on these Elgins at:
http://www.oldbike.eu/museum/1930s/1938-2/1938-elgin-twin-20-model-502/

 

[kingfish254]

Yeah, gowjob already said that I should try and get that twin torpedo light shroud, but I don't think I can find a deal one of those.

 

[horsefarmer]

1930's Elgin was built by Murray = designer : Viktor Schrekengost
1950's Evans = designer : Harley Earl

 

[MazdaFlyer]

I didn't realize that Harley Earl actually designed the Evan Action Springer. The BB shroud of the Elgin definitely has an Earlesque look to it.

I have a copy of the patent drawings somewhere if you are interested, I'll try to find them.


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[kingfish254]

I have a copy of the patent drawings somewhere if you are interested, I'll try to find them.


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that sounds cool. I appreciate it.

 

[Cda_Cruisers]

Kinda reminds me of this one...

 

[kingfish254]

That's pretty sweet looking.
I think the challenge with adding anything on top of these forks is trying to prevent the additions from detracting from the double spring winged coolness.

 

[MazdaFlyer]

Evansaction Springer. These look cool but they don't really have much action due to the use of an elastomer. They are also tricky to disassemble and reassemble. Patent drawing copies follow.
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[kingfish254]

Thanks for the detailed drawings, those will help when I break it down for paint.
According to FedEx, it is on the truck for delivery today!!!

 

[kingfish254]

Got the box in this morning! Wicked springer, sweet frame (sale pending), Monark guard and solid laidback seatpost.

That springer didn't stay on very long before I took it off and mocked up on my Elgin build off bike VerBoten. This is gonna be fun!

 

[WILDBILLII]

Got the box in this morning! Wicked springer, sweet frame (sale pending), Monark guard and solid laidback seatpost.
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That springer didn't stay on very long before I took it off and mocked up on my Elgin build off bike VerBoten. This is gonna be fun!
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Did the bike ever get finished?

 

[kingfish254]

Did the bike ever get finished?

Oh yes! I won RatRodBikes Build Off 10 with my VerBoten build. It remains my favorite build to this day.

https://ratrodbikes.com/threads/☣☢-...action-build-finished-1st-place-thanks.93718/

 

[WILDBILLII]

The upside down Higgins fender skirts are genius! Is the chain guard Colson?

 

[kingfish254]

The upside down Higgins fender skirts are genius! Is the chain guard Colson?

Thanks. I've only seen those skirts on Hawthorne and Western Flyer bikes. The guard is a Shelby.