41 Elgin 4 Star Deluxe

[BRad90]

Chain guard cleaning.
Before:
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After:
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What compound did you use to clean the skirt and chain guard?

 

[Volksauto]

What compound did you use to clean the skirt and chain guard?

I used No. 7 Heavy Duty rubbing compound on the chain and skirt guard as well as on other pieces.

I used TurtleWax rubbing compound once I ran out. I didn’t have much of the No.7 to begin with. Both work pretty similarly, they seem to have the same grit.

 

[Volksauto]

Here are the twin lights mocked up with the shroud after all the old grey paint has been removed.

 

[Volksauto]

I apologize it’s been long overdue for an update. I finished the bike last month and I completely forgot to post photos of it. I took it on it’s maiden voyage and it rides nicely. But here it is finished up and put back together. Thanks to @Rust_Trader for hooking me up with the X-Pert speedometer.

Some before and after shots:

 

[Freqman1]

Nice job! You may want to add it to this thread as well.

The Girls Elgin 4 Star Deluxe Thread | Classic Balloon Tire Bicycles 1933-1965

I've seen more than a few of these scattered across different threads so lets get them together. No Miss Americas and no boys bikes. Thanks, Shawn

thecabe.com

 

[cyclingday]

Wow!
That looks fantastic!
And the lights work!
Nice job bringing that one back.
Thanks, for taking us along for the ride.

 

[Velocipedist Co.]

Excellent work.. beautiful bike!

 

[Harley Mclemore]

To remove the gray paint you may try some lacquer thinner and if that don't get it a product called Goof Off will usually do the trick--gloves and ventilation! The bike looks original, complete, and should clean up nicely. The bike is either a '40 or '41. "32953" is the serial number. Are there any other numbers/letters on the bottom bracket by the serial? Here is one I have. V/r Shawn

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You have the one I love with the curved seat tube.

 

[fboggs1986]

Great job!! I have one just like it!

Frank