Excitement "building"! - Firestone Fleetwood

[MrAustralia]

OK - bit of an update.

I've put it all together and it is mechanically excellent, but I've not done a great deal "externally".

What I have done is ridden the bike. A LOT. Its a pleasure to ride and even in its current (lets say mottled) state, it looks awesome! It is for sure my favorite bike. I know there are many incorrect parts on it, but hey, I am in Australia its pretty difficult to get it all correct instantly! - I am working on it.

I hope to get it all one colour soon.

Cheers - MrA

 

[MrAustralia]

By the way, what is the correct rack for a firestone fleetwood?

 

[Joe Buffardi]

Its an adjustable 9 hole McCauley rack. The adjustment is at the front connection.

 

[Joe Buffardi]

Great bike!! I miss mine!

 

[cyclingday]

Your Fleetwood Supreme looks great, MrAustrailia.
Definitely one of the most sensational bicycle designs ever produced.

PS. Joes correct about the rack, but one detail most miss, is the small book strap slots in the side rails of the rack.
To be absolutely correct, the rack should have those book strap slots.

 

[azbug-i]

Here's mine--a three year restoration! Two and a half years was just researching it though. Good luck with your project. These are stunning and great riding bikes. V/r Shawn

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I want this bike bad what a beauty!

 

[azbug-i]

Have fun with your fleetwood!!!

 

[bicycle larry]

OK - bit of an update.

I've put it all together and it is mechanically excellent, but I've not done a great deal "externally".

What I have done is ridden the bike. A LOT. Its a pleasure to ride and even in its current (lets say mottled) state, it looks awesome! It is for sure my favorite bike. I know there are many incorrect parts on it, but hey, I am in Australia its pretty difficult to get it all correct instantly! - I am working on it.

I hope to get it all one colour soon.
oh thats a nice one!!! i like to do up one of thees to!!!!!! from bicycle larry
Cheers - MrA

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[azbug-i]

Find a long spring saddle and then itll look even better. Since torpedos are so hard to get .

Are you gonna do anything to the finish? Any theme eventually? Id do mine raw with a painted black tank

 

[Freqman1]

Find a long spring saddle and then itll look even better. Since torpedos are so hard to get .

Are you gonna do anything to the finish? Any theme eventually? i.d. do mine raw with a painted black tank

The long spring seat is correct for a Firestone Fleetwood. Only the Super Streamlines used the tornado spring seats and they were different between '36 and '37. V/r Shawn