BF Goodrich Challenger Vigilante

[schwinnman67]

Got this a couple weeks ago and finally have it where I want it.
It was mostly complete except that the seller didn't have the original seat (says he'll let me know when he finds it).
I trued the wheels, put a correct style seat on it, new tires and sent the light to Shawn to get it working again
(shawnatvintagespokes).

 

[ebasnett]

I’ve got the cheapie non-tank Sears around that era. The correct saddle is one of these white striped ones. I think I saw one one on eBay the other day.

 

[OZ1972]

Very nice !!!!!!

 

[Adamtinkerer]

I’ve got the cheapie non-tank Sears around that era. The correct saddle is one of these white striped ones. I think I saw one one on eBay the other day.

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That's the descendant of the "Flightliner" model. It was top of the line from 1958 to mid to kate '63, when the Spaceliner replaced it, note that the frames are different. I believe the black seat with metallic trim is correct on S'liners, and probably other store's versions too. I have the same basic red Sears, but it has a sparkly white seat, maybe a couple years older.