Getting started on the Golden Flyer

[Jefscoupe]

I got a bit further with the Golden Flyer.
In cleaning it up I can still see the gold over the chrome.
Although some is flaking off with the rust remover.
I got a jug of the WD40 product and it works quite well, but it will attack decals and whatever it was
they used for the gold. Luckily, it was a small area affected.
Here's a few assembly shots.

Do I have this right?

Here's the gold on the front fender.

 

[Jefscoupe]

Outside and almost ready. Seat on it's way from fellow CABEr. Then I can ride!

 

[Evans200]

Bike looks awesome, and the seat will be the icing on the cake. Neat Studebaker too!

 

[Jefscoupe]

I got my seat today! Thanks Todd (47jchiggins).

I took it for a little ride today. Very little though. As I was putting the rear wheel on for the last time the axle decided to strip out on me.
I've had it on and off a few times and it tightened up fine. This time...STRIP!
Luckily, I found a NOS axle shaft on ebay for 10 bucks. It's on its way.
The new handle bars (in pic) are a little long. I used the original and cut 4 inches off the ends off the new one.
It's much better now. In looks and riding.

 

[Jefscoupe]

Weeeellllll, another roadblock.
The axle shaft I got was 3/8-24 and mine is 3/8-26
I have plenty nuts for this but the (thing on lower left-coaster brake engagement hub?)

has the 26 thread hole in it.

 

[Jefscoupe]

Found the part on ebay. They SAY it's 3/8-24.
We'll see.