Gramp’s 1941 New World - Trying to get it running as a rat rod bike

[Miq]

I got a New World saddle from @whizzer1 yesterday and cleaned it up today. Turned out perfect for my rat.

Before:

After:

Test ride in the hood.

It's not nearly as plush as the Troxel long spring I had on it before, but it looks like an original New World.

Gonna put some miles on it and see how it feels...

 

[piercer_99]

now you need another bike for your other saddle.



looks good @Miq

 

[jimbo53]

I just got a 1941 New World! Your build log is very inspirational and your detailed descriptions with photos are almost a manual for me to take mine from Rags to Riches. One good thing is I don't have any paint to strip off and it looks like all the original parts are there, right down to the Mesinger saddle you added at the end. The serial number info was very helpful. I thought mine was a 39 or 40 but with a serial # of H07717 mine is definitely a 1941. I did luck into a pair of NOS Uniroyal Tourist 26 x 1.375 tires. I've rebuilt a bunch of ND mod D hubs which are to me he gold standard in coaster hubs for ease of service and dependability. I'll flip the bars in their correct orientation. Not sure if they were original but they sure look cool flipped. Happy riding!

 

[Miq]

Thanks for the note @jimbo53! Looks like another sweet 41 New World you have put back on the road. Your black beauty is identical to mine but in much better condition. I’m sure you will love riding it on those USA made tires. These bikes are great.