The Blue Polillia (lightweight sub build off)

[MadTek]

So just picked up this bike recently and need a daily rider so i will be using this bike for the build off. Depending how good the patina is i might just leave the frame. Fenders and basket are for sure not making it into the build.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Re: Hiawatha

I hope you keep those fenders... they're cool!

 

[milbums]

Re: Hiawatha

Can't go wrong with a basket.

 

[kingfish254]

Re: Hiawatha

Looks like you accidentally did a double entry with Blue Polilla

 

[MadTek]

Re: Hiawatha

Looks like you accidentally did a double entry with Blue Polilla

Yeah i was trying to figure out how to delete it. Please delete me lol

 

[MadTek]

Re: The Blue Polillia

Started cleaning a little bit yesterday to see what i was working with and locked all my tool sin closet by accident.Decided to clean where I could. The more i cleaned though the more the pinstripes started to come through and then disappear as the rust went away. Still debating on painting or not.

 

[Critter1]

Re: The Blue Polillia

The patina on that fender looks great. I'd say paint up the rims real nice with new tires, and keep that patina on the frame & fenders! Just my .02

 

[MadTek]

Re: The Blue Polillia

The patina on that fender looks great. I'd say paint up the rims real nice with new tires, and keep that patina on the frame & fenders! Just my .02

Once i get her cleaned up more a bit I'll decide. Maybe paint later. THe fenders ill keep as is either way though. The .02 is appreciated.

 

[MadTek]

The Polillia - Torn down and Relaced

So after trying to torch, hammer, soak in pb blaster, a chihuahua, and a stiff mix drink i had to drill out the pedal. Does the smb stamped on the crank stand for Shelby Made Bicycles?

Might have to order a left hand die to drill out the remaining bits left in the crank.

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

Is that a war time bike?

And why do Chihuahuas always look like they're looking in two different directions?