Curved bar Elgin’s are so cool and you have so many cool parts!!
Rollin bones Movin on
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Wow that saddle / springs turned out great! What did you use to strip it? You may have said already, but I missed it.
Picked that up pretty cheap on the cabe. The seller already had it stripped down. It's a double pan so I could recover if I decide to. Since I already have another one with a good cover I'll probably just swap it out when i want to ride very far. One seat for show one seat to go.
Pulled out some more parts this afternoon. I found some assorted grips. probably have more. I got my felt set out of storage. They need some cleanup but they are ready to roll. I probably wont use the red tires. I have a set of creme Fat Franks. I may order a set of thick bricks to try out. I'
ve been looking for a 24 inch felt front wheel only but nobody wants to split up a set. Ive run out of good body parts to sell to afford another full set. Tomorrow i will be putting parts together to see where i'm at.
I like those red ball end grips myself. Thompson Grips?
They are Thompsons. I've used a couple sets and really like them.
I'm going to have to replace the black rear cog or paint it. Pretty sure i don,t have any more in my stash.
Big fan myself as well! I like the match with the clay tires.
One of my favorite frame designs ever! I am partial to the orange and cream idea.
I've been kicking this color combo around since last years bo was over. Still not sure i will go all orange and creme or part bare steel with highlights. Getting ready to put it all to gather and make sure every thing fits. Btw the photos you sent were awesome.
Did a little mock up today. Mounted up wheels and tires. Both rolled good with no noise or wobble. I bolted up the front end and tightened everything up. I will have to order new lower bearing because i couldn't find one in my parts cabinet. I bolted up a set of stainless boardtrack bars that i flipped up. I'll get a half link chain on it this week and give it a shakedown run. So far everything works fine. Crank cranks, wheels roll smooth and quiet, and steering works as it should. A couple days out of town and will get back into it.
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It's already got a winning personality in my book! Lookin' good, man!
Dig the bar end plugs.
Dig the bar end plugs.
Superbly beautiful so far!!!
Those bare pan are actually pretty ergo and comfy in my oppinion.
Love the bars flat like that too.
Those bare pan are actually pretty ergo and comfy in my oppinion.
Love the bars flat like that too.
Wasn't sure I'd like those bars. I just mounted them up to roll it outside. The more I look at them the more I like them.
Ok back from slackerville. A little short vacation, some much needed landscaping and lawn work and it's time to get back to work on the bike. Never enough time to do the things we need to do. I dug out my Tangeseiki sealed BB bearings. I hope these are as good as i've heard about. I picked up a half link chain. Never used one but like the look. I also grabbed a couple more sets of grips. Another set of Thompson ball ends to match my paint scheme and a set of Vans. Grabbed some paints from the local HDepot along with some stripping tape for masking. And last but not least since i'm building an Elgin, when i saw a handle bar watch holder i thought it would be perfect for an Elgin pocket watch. I will pick up an art deco style one later on. Heading out to a local car show for some inspiration and maybe some ideas i can use on the bike. Weather permitting i will get the bike torn down and get it prepped for primer.
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A couple pics i lost. Everything should be here now.
Cool POP! (PILE O' PARTS).
I dig your rattle can line-up. There is a moment of zen when the color scheme melds together in harmony with the bike. I'm still waiting for that moment on this year's build....
I dig your rattle can line-up. There is a moment of zen when the color scheme melds together in harmony with the bike. I'm still waiting for that moment on this year's build....
I like that burnt orange and the other parts you're lining up.
