A Roadmaster...Biting off more than I can chew!?

[sludgeguy]

I got this "yard art" from a friend. Actually this one is in better shape than my last one, a 1920s or early 30s Rollfast. Going to start the fun loosening of the bolts.

The front forks are pretty thrashed, how much should I expect for replacement ones? Is there really any chance of straightening them.

Thanks,
Sludgeguy

 

[bentwoody66]

Why can't I find yard art like this! That has every part I need for my next build!

 

[Robertriley]

I have seen worse bike be fixed up. The forks on my 38 bluebird were jest as bad as those so I think you can't straighten those and are great now. Go for it!

 

[bentwoody66]

Wish I could find "yardart" like this. Has a bunch of parts for my next build! Let me know if you sell it.

 

[rustjunkie]

Great find! the forks can be straightened, do a little digging here, there's some threads about it:

http://thecabe.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?73487-Using-the-Search-function-to-Find-Threads

 

[theterrym]

Its never more than you can chew if its something you really want to do. anything can be fixed with enough time and patience.

 

[the tinker]

What will amaze you after you put that boy back roadworthy is the amount of fun it is riding a crusty old timer around town. Don't even think of replacing them forks. they are easily straightened as "Rustjunkie" says.
Have fun!

 

[mike j]

Yeah, good advise so far. Take small bites & chew slowly. Nice bones, I like those frames.

 

[bentwoody66]

It looks like a 4-gill frame, maybe a 38 Supreme. The Serial number should start with a "C"

 

[Freqman1]

It looks like a 4-gill frame, maybe a 38 Supreme. The Serial number should start with a "C"

A '38 Supreme would have the "Y" frame. I'm not sure this is a four gill frame either. The bonus is the reflector head badge though! Good luck with it--nothing time, money, and hard work can't fix. V/r Shawn