The Pope

[Pedal_junky]

This was a local pickup only ebay buy. I really dig the lines of the frame and I've always loved the coffin chainrings. Although a repaint, it was done well and looks decent.


Here it is when I got it.

First transformation, stripped off the unnecessary items and added new tires, a tank and a axle mounted kick stand.

I loved the ride of the Quick Bricks, but the brown didn't really provide the contrast that brick red does. Got the tank off for some faux patina sprinkles and added a vintage flashlight on the bars.

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Very cool bike!

Luke.

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

Looks great at all the stages, ride tires off of it!


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[marshall conrad]

What year is this bike, was the coffin chainring common on other make bicycles or only pope?
Thanks

 

[Pedal_junky]

What year is this bike, was the coffin chainring common on other make bicycles or only pope?
Thanks

It's a 1940 bike. The chainring is common on other Westfield built bikes. (Afik.)

 

[Pedal_junky]

Updated photo with tank.

 

[Pedal_junky]

Got the bike dialed in. Completely sound, bearings throughut, races, different wheelset, chain cleaned and waxed (White Lightning ) light project done, Wald guard, wide pull Torrington bars, Torrington repop pedals, a tank from another project that didn't pan out. Rides dreamy.

Even got my flashlight cleaned up and working.

 

[Rebel_56]

Very nice!!! If my 39 westfield frame and tank don't sell I might have to follow on your lead!!! You always got the coolest bikes frank!!!

 

[Pedal_junky]

Thanks Kenny! Yes, they're solid everyday bikes. Stylish yet functional!