Jetflow for Johnny

[SkyknightJohn]

Two of my favorite tanks are the Western Flyer X-53 and the JC Higgins Jetflow, so when a Jetflow tank and frame became available…

… and I actully had the means, here we are.

And because it’s the coolest fork and I wanted to add a touch of X-53…

Hounddog Approved! (wife too!)

Plan is a in the works. The tank definitely needs some cleanup, esp. the other side. Fork & frame are pretty good, so maybe a simple cleanup, maybe a full refinish.

My main focus is on my Class 2, so infrequent updates here, but here we go!

 

[MattiThundrrr]

You already have a great foundation there.

 

[kingfish254]

I agree about X53s and JetFlows, but I think I like the JetFlows just a little more. Great score. Have fun.

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Great starting points, love that tank!

 

[Funkme]

How did I miss this on page 2 also... Fantastic start.

 

[SkyknightJohn]

How did I miss this on page 2 also... Fantastic start.

Hahaha! I’ll be spending a lot of time on pg. 2 with this one. Probably won’t be much going on with it until June. But thanks for bringing back to thee top!

On the bright side, only day 4 we have multiple pages of builds!

(I count time keeping up with threads as build time, and bill the appropriate agencies accordingly! )

 

[SkyknightJohn]

Since I was rescued from 2nd page slacker status, I figure I should do something related…

So, I was doing other chores when I took a moment to dig through some boxes and found this F&S Komet Super hub from my CWC a few years back. (It received a new SA 5-speed)

I’ll have to see that it fits and actually learn about tearing it down, cleaning, lubricating, & rebuilding. I’ve always been a modernizer more than a restorer.

 

[Wildcat]

Komet Super Hub Rebuild

Another hub for the UCB Hub Project. As with my other rebuilds, I tore the hub apart and cleaned it up before hand for better pics. Let's begin with the factory parts diagram And the UCB Hub Cut Away Here we go! Begin by removing the lock nut while holding the square end of the axle on...

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[SkyknightJohn]

Thank You! Thank You!
My quick search turned up a few others, but this is Amazing.

 

[Bike from the Dead]

That's a solid bike and fork to start a build with, and the tank is the icing on the cake! Can't wait to see what you do with it!

 

[dropstep]

Interesting to know what my back up plan frame looks like with a tank!

 

[SkyknightJohn]

Next time I’m home I might just take a few minutes to piece frame, fork, & tank together for a glamour shot. It’d be something to stare at and plan while I figure out wheels and work on the 5G.

 

[SkyknightJohn]

As promised:

And some detail of the tank:

Obviously one side faded more than the other, and some interior rust to contend with, but solid. Likely stick with Black/Red/Chrome color scheme.

 

[Pondo]

That is a tough looking combo!

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Awesome! Hard to go wrong here.

 

[dropstep]

I still love that style springer!

 

[ingola]

That is a killer tank is there room at the top part of your steartube for a spacer the clamp on the top of the springer looks like it's pushing up or maybe it's just the way it's sitting. If it is could cause problems later. Killer fork too

 

[JA331]

Too cool.

 

[SkyknightJohn]

That is a killer tank is there room at the top part of your steartube for a spacer the clamp on the top of the springer looks like it's pushing up or maybe it's just the way it's sitting. If it is could cause problems later. Killer fork too

It’s just hand tight, and not even very hand tight, just a slap together for the pic. Once I get to really working on it I think it’ll fit fine. If not, I have spacers, saws, a welder, hammers, and wrenches to make sure it’s good.

 

[GeePig]

Which side is more faded, they are not a matched pair, one side red and the other fully chrome...

Nice, though, very nice!