Frankenhigginstein...it's alive, it's alive !

[2jakes]

Doing spring cleaning which was long overdue on the shed in the backyard.
And I have no idea when or where I have accumulated so many bike parts.
But I do believe I have enough to build an old bike.

Putting it together with different bikes parts that were never meant to go together,
I have the 1 inch & 1/2 inch cranks.
I also have the rear J C Higgins 1" brake & wheel.
The saddle is by Persons. Fenders are B-6.

Yes...it's a "frankenhigginsstein" for now until I find the right parts.
But I'm in no hurry !

 

[the tinker]

Thats going to turn out real nice Jake. I have always thought that higgins tank is one of the best looking tanks, typical 1950s. Reminds me of a 50s buick coming down the street. the ultimate heavy cruiser. have fun!!

 

[2jakes]

Thats going to turn out real nice Jake. I have always thought that higgins tank is one of the best looking tanks, typical 1950s. Reminds me of a 50s buick coming down the street. the ultimate heavy cruiser. have fun!!

Finding that sweet tank & beehive springer was the motivating factor for starting this project!
I feel like I have the most important parts which I literally found in an old building.

It's was an old bike shop that was going to be demolished by the city code compliance
& I paid the owner $20 so that I could rummage inside & see what I could salvage.

Recently I have priced the cost for the jewel reflectors that go on the tank & they are way
more $$$ than what I paid for the Higgins.

 

[Boris]

I tend to like my bikes with pedals, two wheels and a chain, but that's just me.

 

[2jakes]

I tend to like my bikes with rose pedals, two wheels and a chain, but that's just
me.

Wow Dr. Marko...that's an odd taste in bikes but then...that's just me.

 

[vincev]

I guess with one wheel you could make a unicycle if you find a chain.

 

[2jakes]

I guess with one wheel you could make a unicycle if you find a chain.

Best idea so far !

Btw: Which Higgins wheel would you recommend ?

1 inch JC Higgins rear wheel ?

Or the 1/2" JC Higgins wheel ?
Thanks...

 

[Robertriley]

The wheel on the outside would look the best on the bike....the one in the back would look better in my hands

 

[2jakes]

The wheel on the outside would look the best on the bike....the one in the back would look better in my hands

Mr. Robertriley....

Thanks for your unique compliment !

 

[Robertriley]

Np Jake, I'm digging the ride.