1946 Cadillac Autocycle Deluxe

[10~18kustoms]

I picked up this '46 serial # I47083 Autocycle from my friend Pappy last week. It was pretty much a crusty barn find with a few missing and incorrect parts but the basics are there. Missing tank (but you can see the scratches on the frame where it was) & 6 hole rear rack. Rear fender was replaced with a stainless
steel fender, missed matched pedals, & and wrong grips. On the good side, the seat top is great thanks to a aftermarket seat cover that was on it most of its life, and the original Maroon color has faded to a real nice chocolate brown.

 

[10~18kustoms]

First step was to dissemble and clean everything and check bearings and new lube. I had a correct rear fender I was saving for another '46 project that was pretty rough and looked like it spent a lot of time in a chicken coop, but it happened to be the same color so I rolled out the dents and cleaned off the droppings. Also rolled the front fender, and straightened a few dings in the chainguard. to my surprise the cleaned up rear fender was a perfect match.







Liking the way it was turning out I made an executive decision to continue on with this bike and abandon the other '46 project that had been poorly amateur restored/butchered by previous old farmer owner and devote the OG '46 tank to this project. I also pulled the trigger on a very close patina matching 6 hole rear rack I had seen offered by another CABE'er.

Strip and Faux paint to match started on the tank while I awaited the arrival of the rack.

 

[10~18kustoms]

Removed broken key and got replacement keys made by Wes here on the CABE. (see other thread for details on key removal)
https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/locking-springer-broke-key-easy-fix.147718/

 

[Sven]

Looking good! Keep us posted.
Isn't it amazing how many times that one project you are working on, ends up feeding a new one.

 

[10~18kustoms]

6 hole rear rack got here yesterday from fellow CABE member. Got it cleaned and mounted.



It couldn't be a better match! Thanks Bricycle.

 

[SJ_BIKER]

its looking real good!! you wont regret it...original paint bikes have charm...patina rocks!

 

[rollfaster]

Nice job Marty!

 

[10~18kustoms]

Finished up the tank last night. Pictures aren't the best, will try to get it outside for better shots before the next snow gets here tonight.

 

[John G04]

Looks great!

 

[Hammerhead]

Coming along beautifully. Job well done on the tank.