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[CURTIS L LINDGREN]

I really like the Number 5 painted on the side - so cool!

Thanks for the comments guys . It's a mixed bag for sure. I have a " Better " set of wheels , and some tubes and tires. They should be on soon. AND a different Seat . It should look much better with those added . It's kind of a shorter , or Smaller frame as it's 18" From center of B.B. to the top of the seat tube . With a little "Fettling " I think it'll be time to give it a test ! I'm not expecting much .................... I think this was made to be " Art " .................and not really to be ridden....................But , I gotta try it at least once ! As For the Number 5 ......................That is Speed Racer's No. On The " Mach 5 " Maybe this is the "Roll Fast Racer "

 

[Archie Sturmer]

The rear fender has "lightening" holes just to make the bike roll even faster, (up to 50mph based on the speedometer.)

 

[Barto]

Yeah, I’m diggin’ on that rear fender too

 

[CURTIS L LINDGREN]

Yeah, I’m diggin’ on that rear fender too

Many times when you see a Modified piece it will look sloppy or amaturish.......................This was done very well ( The Holes ) No Burrs on the inside..........and the holes on the chain guard are very minutely stepping up in diameter all along the center . I thought the bike had enough "Personality " , and also not being " Finished " It still is an open canvas for more creativity .

The rear fender has "lightening" holes just to make the bike roll even faster, (up to 50mph based on the speedometer.)

I think I have a spare speedo drive that will work with the speedo on this bike. Ahhhhhhh The FUN Beggins !!

 

[gkeep]

As they say, "looks fast standin still".

 

[Mercian]

Hi

It's certainly a Westfield built bike, possibly an Elgin, which seems to have been the most common badge for them at this point.

A73497, C3 . The frame was made March 1936, and built up mid 1936.

Best Regards,

Adrian

 

[barneyguey]

I really like the Number 5 painted on the side - so cool!

It looks like they were trying to make it look like the thirties board track racing bikes like this.

 

[CURTIS L LINDGREN]

It looks like they were trying to make it look like the thirties board track racing bikes like this.
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Yes , I believe that was the Idea . Last night I put some wheels and tires on . Switched out the seat for a better one ....................... Fixed up an old Broken speedo cable , and hooked that up . Switched out the sidestand for a better looking ( And working ) one. AND Added a light on the rear section . Now if I could only find the chain...........................Here's what it looks like Today . I'm really Diggin' this little bike

 

[barneyguey]

Yes , I believe that was the Idea . Last night I put some wheels and tires on . Switched out the seat for a better one ....................... Fixed up an old Broken speedo cable , and hooked that up . Switched out the sidestand for a better looking ( And working ) one. AND Added a light on the rear section . Now if I could only find the chain...........................Here's what it looks like Today . I'm really Diggin' this little bike

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Cool! Lookin' good!

 

[Balloonoob]

Good thing it came with a "holy" chainguard or you would have to get one like this.