Jude's finds

[horsefarmer]

Thanks! Looking forward to seeing what you come up with!

 

[Jude Ephesus]

Just got this pigeon

paid too much ($100) but it’s pretty cool.

I think it’d make an epic klunker.

Or super cool banana seat cruiser?

What’s some ideas on a middleweight tank bike?

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

I’d put on a set of 12”high apehangers for comfort, after I broke it down, cleaned/polished regreased everything and roll it as a middleweight with fenders or loose tie fenders and upsize the tires to 2.125.
The decision, for me, would be the condition the fenders after cleaning.

My .02

BTW, with that curvy downtube this is probably one of my favorite cantilever frames.
Looking forward to seeing what you do with it


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[Wildcat]

That's got a lot of good stuff on it. I'd say it's worth a hundred. 1960's. I would see how nice it looks shined up then decide how to go with it.
The first letter of the serial number will ID the year.

 

[whitecoyote]

Nice score.

 

[Jude Ephesus]

I’d put on a set of 12”high apehangers for comfort, after I broke it down, cleaned/polished regreased everything and roll it as a middleweight with fenders or loose tie fenders and upsize the tires to 2.125.
The decision, for me, would be the condition the fenders after cleaning.

My .02

BTW, with that curvy downtube this is probably one of my favorite cantilever frames.
Looking forward to seeing what you do with it


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Great input!!! Thanks!!!!

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Jude likes fast? Jude likes long distance? Jude likes unusual? Why not try a skinny tire speed cruiser?

 

[deorman]

Jude likes fast? Jude likes long distance? Jude likes unusual? Why not try a skinny tire speed cruiser?

 

[Jude Ephesus]

Jude likes fast? Jude likes long distance? Jude likes unusual? Why not try a skinny tire speed cruiser?

Hmmmmm...... now, that.......

Pretty wicked idea.....

 

[MattiThundrrr]

@deorman What size are they? That looks pretty good. I've got a set of 26x1.75 just waiting for a build. 1.75 is skinny to Matti

 

[Jude Ephesus]

@deorman What size are they? That looks pretty good. I've got a set of 26x1.75 just waiting for a build. 1.75 is skinny to Matti

Lol! I just ordered a set of 1.75” “skinny” tires for this guy!!!!

 

[deorman]

26x1 3/8 (EA3 rim) 590x37 ISO

 

[deorman]

Pretty sure it's the same frame as the OP, but I deleted the fender and guard tabs. If so,1.75" was stock, a true to size 2.125" would rub even with a perfect dish, unless you deepened the dropout or spread the seat stays.

They were made in the bought-out CWC factory. I wouldn't be surprised if some earlier models had more space.

 

[Jude Ephesus]

This is great input you all have put in here.

I’m thinking now some sort of a funky urban, gravel all arounder.

What say you @us56456712 ?

 

[Chainmaker2]

I picked up a similar last year and just gave it a clean up and threw some apes on it... I wasn't able to put 2.10 on it...no clearance on fenders...1.75 was max

 

[Wildcat]

The more I look at it, I think it should stay as is. The chrome and paint will look good shined up and you'll have the only one like it in town. Does it have batteries in the tank?
One needed addition is the fender ornament. I would try to get a chrome thing off an old car at the junkyard, like a flying angel hood ornament.

 

[JA331]

That ride is sweet as is

 

[Jude Ephesus]

That ride is sweet as is

.....but I just can't leave well enough alone!!!!

 

[Jude Ephesus]

I picked up a similar last year and just gave it a clean up and threw some apes on it... I wasn't able to put 2.10 on it...no clearance on fenders...1.75 was max

-That bike is super cool; the apes, but the small tank, fork truss & rack all work together great.

 

[Jude Ephesus]

The more I look at it, I think it should stay as is. The chrome and paint will look good shined up and you'll have the only one like it in town. Does it have batteries in the tank?
One needed addition is the fender ornament. I would try to get a chrome thing off an old car at the junkyard, like a flying angel hood ornament.

Thanks Wildcat! I hear ya. I haven't opened up the tank yet, but the lens and lamps inside look very, very clean. I'm guessing it's not too horrible in there.

I'm always torn on full restoration vs. modifying. As I love a perfectly restored bike just like anyone else, but it's been my experience that a perfect restoration does not really lead to a more valuable bike, particularly if it's not a Schwinn.

I do agree this thing will clean up super sharp and all that is needed is probably some batteries for the light, but I do love these middle weight bikes transformed into klunkers or other useful riders.