1938 Elgin Bluebird Deluxe

[RustyK]

Kris- looking good! No one will ever mistake that for a boring restored one
I assume you'll be riding it Sunday at Boom Island with us?
- did you ever get the shifter handle from John?

Darcie

Thanks Darcie! Darn right I'll be riding this at Boom island with you guys/gals. It would be sweet to get that shifter handle.

 

[markivpedalpusher]

Congrates on your swet equity and help from friends. Bike looks great!

 

[sm2501]

Looking good kris! Here is a recent picture of what the rack looks like as of last night

You do know that that rack is the wrong rack for the the 38? The legs are the same, and the top is basically the same, but the front of the rack is different. On 37 and earlier, the rack mounts to the frame. On the 38 it mounts to the seat clamp. The rack probably can be converted using another rack.

I know I'm the one who sold you that rack, but didn't realize it was for a 38 bike.

 

[sm2501]

Here's pictures of mine-

 

[carlitos60]

Soooo...Nice!!!!!!

Peeeeeerfect Specimen of Elgin's Classical Art Dominance!

Love It!!!

Keep It Like it is Now!!!

Do Not Fully Restore It, Please!!!!!!!!

Good Job!

 

[RustyK]

You do know that that rack is the wrong rack for the the 38? The legs are the same, and the top is basically the same, but the front of the rack is different. On 37 and earlier, the rack mounts to the frame. On the 38 it mounts to the seat clamp. The rack probably can be converted using another rack.

I know I'm the one who sold you that rack, but didn't realize it was for a 38 bike.

Thanks Scott, we did know it was an earlier or a Skylark rack. I have another sacrificial rack to cut off the upswept mount. Looks like a buddy who did the work forgot this and primed the rack!

Kris

 

[RustyK]

Here's pictures of mine-

That's a beauty!

 

[sm2501]

Thanks Scott, we did know it was an earlier or a Skylark rack. I have another sacrificial rack to cut off the upswept mount. Looks a buddy who did the work forgot this and primed the rack!

Kris

Pheww...great news!

 

[RustyK]

I'm really happy to have this rack even if it needed to be modified!

 

[THEGOLDENGREEK]

You did a nice job of getting her back up and running + plus cleaning her up looks good!!