J.C. Higgins Flightliner Project

[5M3D1N4]

Just an update. Haven’t really been putting too much time into this resto-mod but finally had this past weekend free to make small progress.

Designed the taillight housing in SolidWorks and 3D printed it. The lenses came off a Delta Hi-Fin Twin Taillight. This was supposed to be the prototype but I think the dimensions are spot on. Might just change the bolts in the bottom to something a little more flush, add some bondo, sand and paint to get a cleaner look. Waiting on the lights to come in to wire it all up. Pretty excited for this.

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[5M3D1N4]

Actually, lights came in today. Did a quick wire up. Running the lights using a power bank.

 

[Rivnut]

@5M3D1N4 How far did you get with disassembly/reassembly of the springer fork onto Flightliner?

 

[5M3D1N4]

@5M3D1N4 How far did you get with disassembly/reassembly of the springer fork onto Flightliner?

Not far at all. It’s still disassembled. We are remodeling the house and my workspace is being used up as storage for now so haven’t had time to clean up and work on the bike. Decided to at least put some time into it and work on the taillight housing instead. Should hopefully have time in the next few weeks to make more progress.


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[Rivnut]

Not far at all. It’s still disassembled. We are remodeling the house and my workspace is being used up as storage for now so haven’t had time to clean up and work on the bike. Decided to at least put some time into it and work on the taillight housing instead. Should hopefully have time in the next few weeks to make more progress.


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I'm in the same church, just sitting in a different pew.

 

[5M3D1N4]

Its been over two months since I've worked on this project. Had some free time these past few days to do some work.

Stripped the paint to bare metal and now on to applying some lightweight body filler to some deep scratches on the frame and topping it off with some self etching primer.

 

[5M3D1N4]

 

[5M3D1N4]

Still have a lot of sanding to do but I'm excited how the chrome on the lens trim came out. Need to find some domed lenses. If anyone has any suggestions please let me know. I was thinking possibly a watch lens, but I think that will interfere with the bulb.

 

[dasberger]

Still have a lot of sanding to do but I'm excited how the chrome on the lens trim came out. Need to find some domed lenses. If anyone has any suggestions please let me know. I was thinking possibly a watch lens, but I think that will interfere with the bulb.

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Try @shawnatvintagespokes for repop lens

 

[5M3D1N4]

Try @shawnatvintagespokes for repop lens

Thank you! I will keep this in mind but last night I purchased these Convex glass lenses which should hopefully barely fit. If not then I will definitely be reaching out.
Convex Glass Lens 40mm