X-53

[rusty513]

Just got the tank for the X-53 & bolted it on. I guess the next step is to find a chain guard & light & then take it completely apart & redo it all.

 

[rat royale]

That is a COOOOOOL tank!
I don't believe I've ever seen one like it.
I almost bought a frame with a rear rack and fork like that a couple of years ago, but ended up with a nice old Hiawatha instead. It looks like the downtube is a little different on yours. Are the fenders rounded, or do the have a peak on them?

Really cool!
Rat Royale
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[rusty513]

Yeah it's a unique tank. The fenders are rounded.

 

[GodHatesCleveland]

That's one crazy rig!!!!!!! Can't wait to see how it turns out.

 

[Uncle Stretch]

Maybe its just me but they ride alot better when you run the chain around the gears :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[chimichanga]

Maybe its just me but they ride alot better when you run the chain around the gears :lol: :lol: :lol:

hahahha that's a good one!

It's looking really good

 

[ratina]

Cool bike! Love the tank!

 

[CCR]

Maybe its just me but they ride alot better when you run the chain around the gears :lol: :lol: :lol:

didnt you know, that was an anti theft tactic - commonly found on bikes from the 50's :mrgreen:


looks alot better with the tank on it !!!

 

[Unkle Krusty]

Just got the tank for the X-53 & bolted it on. I guess the next step is to find a chain guard & light & then take it completely apart & redo it all.

Hey rusty, I have a jc higgins super deluxe tank that looks just like that but might fit your bike better?? That one might fit mine?? :roll:

Don't ask about the pansy yellow and purple.....not my paint job!! But the tank is now stripped to chrome. pm me if you are interested?