THE BIRD. Flew the coop

[OddJob]

Looks like good painting weather in corn country.

 

[KJV]

Looks like good painting weather in corn country.

Finally. & hope to get some paint layed down tomorrow morning.
Or maybe this eve.

 

[KJV]

 

[Kay]

Pulled this one out of back stock. Wondering if there's something on here that I might want to use on this build;View attachment 159105

was going to use the Springer Fork off of that Schwinn.
But, sticking with my original picture of what I wanted this build to be when I finish. & keeping the stock fork and truss rod.

You better not take any parts off any of my bicycles MR.

 

[KJV]

You better not take any parts off any of my bicycles MR.

Too Late ;
I already removed the Springer., & not going to put it back.

I will give you a Schwinn blade fork.. to put on it.

 

[KJV]

 

[MattiThundrrr]

What a nice frame. The shape of the stays is gorgeous! Unique wheelset too. I look forward to the ride video

 

[KJV]

What a nice frame. The shape of the stays is gorgeous! Unique wheelset too. I look forward to the ride video

These Murray built Elgin frames are very sleek & smooth.
I am fortunate ..
I was able to score this bicycle back in 2004 .

I chose the dark gray because I figured it would be the color to:
Best show the curves and the smooth lines.

 

[KJV]

 

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[kingfish254]

Man that is looking sharp!!!!!!!!
I do have to ask though, is that front fork bent? The fender seems a little closer to the frame than they normally are.

 

[KJV]

Man that is looking sharp!!!!!!!!
I do have to ask though, is that front fork bent? The fender seems a little closer to the frame than they normally are.

Thanks man . It starting to fall back together.

Nope, Fork Not Bent. Probably just the angle of the picture the wheels turned a little bit. & also the undersides of the fenders are flat black which gives a deeper optical illusion.
: front wheel & fender aren't adjusted yet .
Remember your looking at Gothic fendrrs...not round.

 

[KJV]

Put a different chainring on the original crank arms. This chain ring is from a 1930s c w c.

 

[OddJob]

The skiptooth / 1" pitch drive train is very cool. I only have one bike with that set-up, mainly because of the access to / cost of the skiptooth chains. But I always smile when I ride the bike. There is a different feel.

 

[KJV]

The skiptooth / 1" pitch drive train is very cool. I only have one bike with that set-up, mainly because of the access to / cost of the skiptooth chains. But I always smile when I ride the bike. There is a different feel.

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Yeah, my preferred ride is the 1" pitch skiptooth.
It's like gliding as pedaling...
Here is my go to hood hopper.
1947 rollfast
With a 22t ladies chainring , as opposed to 26t...
Makes it easier on pedaling on hills.

 

[kingfish254]

Put a different chainring on the original crank arms. This chain ring is from a 1930s c w c.View attachment 160389

Sharp looking sprocket. Have you considered flipping it around? I always thought the the spiral design should look like they were being spun by the cranks like this.

 

[marshall hudson]

Sharp looking sprocket. Have you considered flipping it around? I always thought the the spiral design should look like they were being spun by the cranks like this.
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Always thought that sprocket just didn't look right. Flippin it would make it better.