1930s, 40s, 50s etc franken bike

[Nabeaquam]

I collected parts for 4 years to build this. A lot if scrounging.

Original paint stripped. I welded on clips for a battery tube. Welded on new seat post clamp as the original was snapped off. Frame was considered a loss by the previous owner because of the missing seat tube clamp. I got it very cheap.
2k epoxy primer and 2k base coat.

Donor bike. I used the peaked mudguards with curved stays and the matching art deco Chain guard. I used a hammer and dolly to remove the mudguard dents.
Front springer fork from a 1950s bike. Disassembled for cleaning and painting.
One inch drive from red donor bike. I laced the wheels up using a beautiful set of obsolete, free, donated, chrome, drop center rims. The rim profile is tapered so rim brakes won’t work.

 

[Nabeaquam]

I collected parts for 4 years to build this. A lot if scrounging.

Original paint stripped. I welded on clips for a battery tube. Welded on new seat post clamp as the original was snapped off. Frame was considered a loss by the previous owner because of the missing seat tube clamp. I got it very cheap.View attachment 779443
2k epoxy primer and 2k base coat.
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Donor bike. I used the peaked mudguards with curved stays and the matching art deco Chain guard. I used a hammer and dolly to remove the mudguard dents.View attachment 779455View attachment 779456
Front springer fork from a 1950s bike. Disassembled for cleaning and painting.View attachment 779457View attachment 779458
One inch drive from red donor bike. I laced the wheels up using a beautiful set of obsolete, free, donated, chrome, drop center rims. The rim profile is tapered so rim brakes won’t work. View attachment 779464View attachment 779465

An old woods dump supplied the springs for a homemade seat.
Top coat. Vinyl for pattern placed on base coat and top coat applied.
My truck cab used as a heat drying source.

 

[Nabeaquam]

An old woods dump supplied the springs for a homemade seat.View attachment 779469View attachment 779470View attachment 779472
Top coat. Vinyl for pattern placed on base coat and top coat applied.View attachment 779473View attachment 779474View attachment 779475
My truck cab used as a heat drying source.View attachment 779476

Done

 

[bagpuss]

A true labour of love . Chapeau to you.

 

[Oldtat]

Wonderful.

 

[Frankenorange]

That looks well posh! Good job, sir.

 

[Woz]

Another league. Again.

 

[synchronicity]

Impressive transformation.

 

[Nabeaquam]

DoneView attachment 779480View attachment 779481View attachment 779482

It’s got reproduction 1940s tear drop pedals. The headlight is some kind of a vintage industrial spotlight I got at a Habitat for Humanity builder supply thrift store. The battery tube is from a 1940s brass hand held torch. The bulb holder and reflector are missing. I used cloth covered wires. There is an old brass lock with a long U clasp on the handlebars. Just like I had for security as a youngster. Very grunty gearing considering it weighs around 15 kilos.