1935 Silver King window frame project

[cbustapeck]

I just purchased this 1935 Silver King from @scrubbinrims and promptly disassembled it and got to work before taking initial photographs! Fortunately, there are plenty of photographs in his listing for the bike.

It is a complete bicycle in good condition. As a project, my work on it will be complete disassembly, stripping of the paint, cleaning all parts, polishing, and reassembly.

At this point, the frame has been mostly stripped of paint. It was suggested that the blue finish shown in these photographs might be factory anodization. If that was the case, I would, of course, want to preserve said finish.

The following are the factors, combined, that make me confident that the blue paint was a later surface:

• It is not present in any of the concealed portions of the frame.
• There were areas where the blue was uneven.
• Blue paint was found evenly over areas found to be oxidized.
• Blue paint was found in numerous scratches.

 

[ratrodz]

Looking good! You’re going in the right direction with it!!

 

[cbustapeck]

I often wish, when I am considering a bicycle or trying to figure out the one that I have, that I had detailed photographs of other examples to consult.

In terms of correctness, I know that the "frame, fork, truss rods, seatpost, and saddle" were purchased together at Memory Lane, and that the fenders, rims, and Delta Silveray are correct. I know that a great deal of care was taken in the build, and I'm sure that a good few other components are correct, but exactly which ones is something better left to experts.

Delta Silveray light

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[cbustapeck]

More photos, starting with the forks:

 

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Fenders

 

[cbustapeck]

Tires and wheels and my part storage system.

I chose the Duro tires pictured here because they were the closest to the tread pattern and sidewall style of the originals that I could get. I am satisfied with the way that they look. It's worth noting, however, that it took several attempts to get them to seat properly. I am not sure whether this was the rims, the tires, or a combination thereof.

Instead of putting all the loose parts on my bench, where it seems almost certain that something will get mixed in with another project, they go in a five gallon bucket. It's easy to keep it all organized that way. Win!