Western Flyer X-53 Original

[Christopher]

I just acquired this gem. One owner! Got it from his grandson. Took $1650, a lot of money but look at this golden boy! From what I can tell, mostly original except tires fender light, and hand grips. As you can see the front light has lost it's way through the years, I'll be posting in the wanted section to see what I can find. I think it's a 1958, but not certain....can anyone shed any light on the year and/or where to uncover a light.
Thx

 

[bicycle larry]

thats a reel nice one you got there christopher!!!! yes the head light is the hard one to find .but there out there . from bicycle larry

 

[Fltwd57]

Nice score Christopher! You are correct on the year. The lights show up on ebay once in awhile. Jerry Peters/Chestnut Hollow offers a repop top, but you'll need a Delta Rocket Ray base and lens.

 

[Christopher]

Thanks for the info folks.... with any luck the moons will align and beacon Rocket Ray will appear!

 

[FULLYLOADED]

Looks like my 58 before it was restored. Yours looks awesome and with a great history too.What a beuty.

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[Christopher]

Wow! Your bike is amazing....Seriously it's eye popping!

 

[Nashman]

Nice one. I think I saw a light on Ebay from Daniel "bicyclebones". Pricey, but the real McCoy.... Good luck. I don't see it on the site for sale now, but not in the SOLD section either?

 

[Christopher]

Appreciate it...yep $450 is pricey...plus it doesn't have the Western Flyer embossed top. I think I'll probably go down the repop road

 

[Nashman]

Yeah...that may be the only way. I had to use a repop light bar when I did my Elgin Twin Bar years ago ( got from Jerry). You can always keep looking for an original, and if you find one, flip the repop as I'm sure there would be "takers" on it.

 

[Christopher]

Exactly the plan! The bike looks naked without one, like an eye-less Cyclops.