Boren Latonia cleanup

[fordmike65]

Replace

 

[MrMonark13]

I’d keep it. I like period modifications by og owners.

 

[DonChristie]

I found a smaller Schwinn (24 teeth vs. 26) sprocket. It wouldnt be correct, but what is? It would pedal alot easier! In regards to the Colson sprocket on her now, that could be part of the original Boren build.

 

[MrMonark13]

I found a smaller Schwinn (24 teeth vs. 26) sprocket. It wouldnt be correct, but what is? It would pedal alot easier! In regards to the Colson sprocket on her now, that could be part of the original Boren build.

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I don't think the colson ring was a boren addition. My 1953 Schwinn/Whizzer has a colson ring that was on it when I got it. It is Packard Badged

 

[DonChristie]

Turns out the other smaller diameter sprocket did not fit the crank locating pin. One was round the other was oval. I probably could of filed it to fit but decided to keep the original on her.
now Im thinking about adding the battery holder and fender light. I think it looks better with the fender light but the originality of the bike has changed. Changed for the better? Thoughts? Sorry about the craptastic pics.

 

[MrMonark13]

Turns out the other smaller diameter sprocket did not fit the crank locating pin. One was round the other was oval. I probably could of filed it to fit but decided to keep the original on her.
now Im thinking about adding the battery holder and fender light. I think it looks better with the fender light but the originality of the bike has changed. Changed for the better? Thoughts? Sorry about the craptastic pics.

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I would say add it. It was something a kid could have added back in the day. Like the Colson sprocket.

 

[DonChristie]

Made some progress on the Latonia! I had an original sliding rail seat, glass reflector grips, the Delta fender light and the battery can. They were in my junk drawer, score! I also had a decent pair of drop centers with ND hubs, 11tooth cog, a drop stand, nice big glass reflector, a pair of Torrington 3s, a Shur-Spin and a pair of Johns tires! I just have to clean the chain and ride it!

 

[MrMonark13]

That bike is BEAUTIFUL! You are extremly lucky! Hopefully it rides as nice as it looks!

 

[DonChristie]

^^Thank you! It is now officially done! Wire wheeled the chain and added a link.

 

[DonChristie]

Heres a before and after.