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Riding One Of My Monark Super Deluxe's
1939-41 Pre-War 26" Elgin Long Tank, Fender Over.
After 5 years, pulling this one out, to finally get started on it. Plans are, to try and gently take the old re-paint back to the original paint under it, correct seat, and correct drop stand. I have the original wheels off, so they can be re-strung.
Found This Pre-War Elgin in a shed approx. 6 miles from my house. The original owners son (in his 70's) was having a yard sale. I asked if he had any bikes, he said he had his dad's in the back, and he might be willing to sell it. Well after being lead to the shed out back, and digging back to where the bike was, this is what I found. The dad rode this back and forth to work here in Parsons from the time it was new till up into the 60's. While he changed out the tires, seat, and personalized the paint, this bike is still a rider.
After 5 years, pulling this one out, to finally get started on it. Plans are, to try and gently take the old re-paint back to the original paint under it, correct seat, and correct drop stand. I have the original wheels off, so they can be re-strung.
Found This Pre-War Elgin in a shed approx. 6 miles from my house. The original owners son (in his 70's) was having a yard sale. I asked if he had any bikes, he said he had his dad's in the back, and he might be willing to sell it. Well after being lead to the shed out back, and digging back to where the bike was, this is what I found. The dad rode this back and forth to work here in Parsons from the time it was new till up into the 60's. While he changed out the tires, seat, and personalized the paint, this bike is still a rider.
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