Girls' Finest De Lux Equipped Elgin "Miss America"

[Bikes62557]

When I can't find NOS or high quality reproduction parts I have to make them myself.

I made a Reproduction 6 volt "Bicycle Battery" for a "Miss America" several years ago and now have to make one for mine from the photo shown here. I think I will use Rechargeable Batteries for mine.

I made up enough Pedal Straps to make 4 pairs of Reproduction Girl's Pedals. I have so much in them that NOS would be cheaper but at the time I could not find any. See photos that should be self explanatory. I have one set left.

Also took on project to make Cushion Stem, plan to make 2 and sell one to pay for mine. Got mine done and about 1/4 done with other one.

Glad I found a Super set of Allstate NOS Tires as I have no idea how to make them!

 

[mike j]

Incredible job, all around & that stem is awesome.

 

[Bikes62557]

Left side done. Will start assembly soon.

 

[GTs58]

Top notch. And I'm flat out amazed!

 

[Bikes62557]

Just finished all of the Striping. List below is the approximate total of stripes on this bike.

Front Fender 3 Stripes 7 ft. 8 in.

Horn Tank 8 Stripes 6 ft. 11 in.

Rear Section 8 Stripes 32 ft.

Rear Rack 7 Stripes 8 ft. 9 in.

Wheel Rims 4 Stripes 23 ft.

Head Light Mount 11 Stripes 1 ft. 8 in.

Front Fork 6 Stripes 7 ft. 9 in.

Rear Fender Brace 2 Stripes 2 ft. 2 in.

Frame 8 Stripes 4 ft. 1 in.



Total 57 Stripes 94 ft.

Also see Brake Light Switch detail.

 

[Bikes62557]

Probably a minor detail but this is how I made the seat post collar for the "Miss America" Rear Housing.

 

[Fltwd57]

There is nothing minor about your attention to detail.. It's a pleasure watching your progress. Thumbs up!

 

[Tim the Skid]

great colors and simply stunning craftsmanship. Can't wait to see more updates!

 

[mike j]

Great idea & execution, I always thought that the stem collar looked a little unfinished by itself.

 

[Bikes62557]

The original bikes did have a rubber collar as you can see in attached photo. A more accurate rendition would be to cut one from a HD inner tube and not double it as I did on the one I restored back in 2006. But I had to cement it to the housing or it would uncurl overnight.

You can go to: http://sure-vent.com/SamsElgin.html to see the bike I did in 2006 for a friend. The only striping I did on that one was the headlight mount and the rear rack. The rest I had a professional do.