1936 Model C. Clunker

[Talon]

I wanted to buy a painted frame. But this frame that I bought was stripped. The the original paint, would have shown more character. And the type of life that it had. As you can see, yours has a story. Nice build. Thank you for sharing.

I wanted to buy a painted frame. But this frame that I bought was stripped. The the original paint, would have shown more character. And the type of life that it had. As you can see, yours has a story. Nice build. Thank you for sharing.

I looked far and wide for a front drum. I see that you found one. I also like your bag. Did you make it?

 

[K-Love]

Beautiful work ! Been gathering some parts for a build myself. I’d be happy if it comes out half as good.

 

[Talon]

Beautiful work ! Been gathering some parts for a build myself. I’d be happy if it comes out half as good.

It was quite a challenge. It took me 2 years. But after getting the frame. It took me seven months from then. I was waiting for the (Union) front drum brake. I gave up, then started looking for the Schwinn script Cantilever brakes. I had to make some compromises. And that was one. Good luck with your project.

 

[gkeep]

Hats off to you! What a great build. Looks fast and rugged standing still...

 

[SLM]

1938 World out for a ride today !

 

[Talon]

1938 World out for a ride today !

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Nice job on the bike, can you take a snapshot of your rear brake attachment bracket?

 

[SLM]

Nice job on the bike, can you take a snapshot of your rear brake attachment bracket?

Sure ! It's a cheap Chi-Lee brake Copy of MX1000 and the bracket is cobbled up for just get it on the road short term. I plan to have a rear bracket welded on the frame and mount a Dia Comp MX1000.

 

[SLM]

Sure ! It's a cheap Chi-Lee brake Copy of MX1000 and the bracket is cobbled up for just get it on the road short term. I plan to have a rear bracket welded on the frame and mount a Dia Comp MX1000.

Sometimes the bracket works to convert the rear brake but not on this frame. That bracket is a lot stiffer than the cobbled set up but at least I have a rear brake that works.

 

[Talon]

Have you noticed your brake flexing or moving when applying the brake? I like the idea of it. Maybe on my next build.

 

[SLM]

Have you noticed your brake flexing or moving when applying the brake? I like the idea of it. Maybe on my next build.

The rear brake works pretty good and not a lot of flexing at all for normal riding/braking. The goal was to make the bracket a short as possible and stiff as possible for a temporary install. I problably will ride it until I really need to pull it and have a plate welded in.