1946 Rollfast

[Ernbar]

Here you go

 

[fordmike65]

Here you go



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Strange that it doesn't have the usual raised oval detail. Nevertheless, a really cool bike. Tall frame too.

 

[fatbike]

Hey that is my old bike! I believe the fork was replaced.

Here's the '46 I mentioned that I recently sold.

Sold - Tall frame men's Rollfast | Archive (sold or withdrawn)

Been riding this for a while...but we're overbooked and its time to make room. 1946 Rollfast tall frame (20"), tho basically a prewar frame. Comes upgraded with rarely seen aluminum fenders and period Rollfast stem. Completely serviced throughout and rides as is, but could use a new set of tires...

thecabe.com

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[fatbike]

I believe the fork was replaced.

Here's the '46 I mentioned that I recently sold.

Sold - Tall frame men's Rollfast | Archive (sold or withdrawn)

Been riding this for a while...but we're overbooked and its time to make room. 1946 Rollfast tall frame (20"), tho basically a prewar frame. Comes upgraded with rarely seen aluminum fenders and period Rollfast stem. Completely serviced throughout and rides as is, but could use a new set of tires...

thecabe.com

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What makes you believe the fork was replaced? I never noticed that when I had it, but maybe I just wasn't looking for it. An old photo of it when I had, I was picking around with it or replacing tires or something, I can't remember. I do remember now that I put a more appropriate seat on it. It had this stem on it and bars when I got it. I added the stem and bars which you see on, Mikes' version, I only say all this is because I was just pm and asked what story was on this bike, I gave in more detail in that conversion. It is a cool bike, I have definitely had a hate and love squall relationship with this one. .

 

[the tinker]

The saddle is covered in "oilcloth." A linseed oil based enamel, applied to canvas as a cheap substitute for leather. 1946 was the war's end, but leather was an important war-time commodity and in short supply.

 

[Ernbar]

The saddle is covered in "oilcloth." A linseed oil based enamel, applied to canvas as a cheap substitute for leather. 1946 was the war's end, but leather was an important war-time commodity and in short supply.

That’s whats on my seat. I read an old thread here on the CABE about using Rustolium black paint thinned with paint thinner so it soaks into the oil cloth material to rejuvenate the cover.

 

[fatbike]

The saddle is covered in "oilcloth." A linseed oil based enamel, applied to canvas as a cheap substitute for leather. 1946 was the war's end, but leather was an important war-time commodity and in short supply.

Agree

 

[Adamtinkerer]

It's a Troxel brand saddle.