53' Western Flyer X53 clean up.

[halfatruck]

I think you need some more projects...

 

[bicycle larry]

Got to wax all the parts yesterday afternoon. Started to assemble late last night.

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o boy you got a reel nice collection there , the x53 come out reelly nice looks good !!! from bicycle larry

 

[FULLYLOADED]

Been busy so I haven't had the chance to finish getting it together. Did decide to clean up the og bars and use them. Had to replace the stem with the closest one I had. Also had to replace the crank, it was bent and rigged to make the bearing race work. Can't wait to finish and take it for a ride, of course it is supposed to rain the next couple days.

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sweet!

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[rusty.kirkpatrick]

Man that things looking good, that red’s poppin! Gotta ask what kind of wax you using? Lots of other awesome stuff, is that a green Manton Smith?

 

[56 Vette]

That's turning out beautifully!! It's amazing what some patience and attention to detail, how well these old bikes come out. I had a blast working on my 58 X53, I'm sure you are gonna love yours! Outstanding job! Looking forward to the final product. Joe

 

[Neanderthal77]

Man that things looking good, that red’s poppin! Gotta ask what kind of wax you using? Lots of other awesome stuff, is that a green Manton Smith?

Thank you again for the compliments. I used Turtle Wax express carnuba spray wax. That is a green Manton & Smith Ranger back there, the repainted one next to it is also a Manton with a Nonpareil badge.

 

[Neanderthal77]

That's turning out beautifully!! It's amazing what some patience and attention to detail, how well these old bikes come out. I had a blast working on my 58 X53, I'm sure you are gonna love yours! Outstanding job! Looking forward to the final product. Joe

Thank you, I was checking out the one you got from Tinker. It came out great.

 

[Neanderthal77]

Here is the little progress I made last night. Now just the rear hub, rear reflector and chaingaurd.

 

[Neanderthal77]

Finally done, and a quick test ride taken. Will get some daylight pictures tomorrow.

 

[cds2323]

Finally done, and a quick test ride taken. Will get some daylight pictures tomorrow.

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Came out great! How's the ride?

I have to figure out how to get those Davis Deluxe whitewall tires to you. At least to have as original equipment tires.