Opinions on Elgin girlie-to-boy....

[Floyd]

Does this look dumb? I'm trying to keep the ornate head tube cover and this seems the best route.

 

[Jake Sensi]

NOW THAT'S CLASSIC!! KEEP IT AS IT IS !! GET TA PAINTING AND...GET TA BUILDIN'!! PEACE

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

I kinda like it, it is an Elgin after all, so swooping lines are part of the heritage. Gotta keep the fender skirts though, they complete the look.

Cheers,
Dr. T

 

[FatBoy]

looks like it could have came that way,I like it!

 

[Floyd]

Thanks! Thats what I needed to know. I'll be welding that in tomorrow. I've been wanting an Elgin for awhile because of those beautiful frames! Now I have one on a budget!!

 

[snydur]

it definately is swoopy. it looks good, but i think it will look much better in one color . either way i like it and its a good use for a girls frame

 

[pick]

I agree with Doc! Looks good, especially with the skirts! 8)

 

[KJV]

look'n good. 8)
front fender is cry'n
for a 50's scrape. :mrgreen:

 

[Floyd]

Finsished! well..... are they ever finished? I ground my welds and I had a can of John Deere green paint so.... Dont let the rust fool ya. I tore it down and cleaned and greased everything. Wheels werent orig, so some sandblasting was in order. I wanted a 40s look, and painted wheels and blackwalls seemed to accomplish this. Verdicts out on the skirtguards. Right now without seems to suit me. Rides great! So now I'm cruisin my neighborhood with my $35 Elgin!

 

[Jake Sensi]

35 bucks!! You lucky wratter!! Looks great! Peace

 

[scrumblero]

that turned out sweet! like it was meant to be! 8)

 

[Unchained]

That's perfect. I don't know why you doubted it. :wink:

I like the skirts on there personally... a lot of people mod them to put them on, but yours were already there. Cool, original parts to keep on your deco bike, I think. :mrgreen:

 

[dogdart]

I'd put the guards back on , after all , you wouldn't want your skirt getting caught in the spokes :wink:

 

[jaysmo]

looks good the top tube looks as if it was meant to be there...and i agree i would out the guards back on also...

 

[Floyd]

I'd put the guards back on , after all , you wouldn't want your skirt getting caught in the spokes :wink:

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!!!!!!!!

 

[XC204]

No guards .....but send them to me.. :lol: I think the guards should back on also

 

[enbro]

I found a really nice old bike like yours, perfect for me but one thing....it's a girls bike. I was wondering if doing this type of surgery is frowned upon or would look good, but yours looks great! I think I might have to go back and buy it!!

 

[Chips_Mahoy]

I like it! I've been thinking of doing the same think on 1 or 2 of mine.

 

[aka_locojoe]

That looks great!

 

[Floyd]

Thanks for the comments! I put the guards on and I've been cruisin my neighborhood. I like it!! Hey... can anyone tell me how to date it? Been looking at old post s here and ebay, and I believe I scored a prewar.. yay !!!!!