Prewar Shelby Western Flyer Wishbone - Back Alley Bruiser

[jlively970]

Here’s my latest project, not sure of the year.. Scored this bike Western Colorado - not too many prewar bikes I find out here.. this bike was rumored to have sat in front of an antiques shop in LA for 50 years — was completely crusted solid.

Came with a non OG front wheel and added a few maybe incorrect parts to add some style and improve ride-a-bility...

Rides smooth and solid - only sound is rubber on the road.

Thanks to @Mr. Monkeyarms for assistance and knowledge in dealing with the crusty kind and the 2.35 wide ballooners!

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After

 

[JRE]

Nice. I love my Wishbone Shelby.

 

[jlively970]

Nice. I love my Wishbone Shelby.

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Wow that’s beautiful

 

[WetDogGraphix]

Here’s my latest project, not sure of the year.. Scored this bike Western Colorado - not too many prewar bikes I find out here.. this bike was rumored to have sat in front of an antiques shop in LA for 50 years — was completely crusted solid.

Came with a non OG front wheel and added a few maybe incorrect parts to add some style and improve ride-a-bility...

Rides smooth and solid - only sound is rubber on the road.

Thanks to @Mr. Monkeyarms for assistance and knowledge in dealing with the crusty kind and the 2.35 wide ballooners!

Before as found
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After
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Man, diggin on those grips... What are they?

 

[jlively970]

The bar ends are vodka bottle toppers from a local distillery that have the perfect diameter and grips are custom stained leather, has a great feel and look. Thanks for noticing!

 

[Rides4Fun]

Wow, your effort really made that bike look great! Looks like it’s raring to go and can’t wIt to zip around the block!

 

[jlively970]

Wow, your effort really made that bike look great! Looks like it’s raring to go and can’t wIt to zip around the block!

Much appreciated, when the streets thaw that is...

 

[WetDogGraphix]

The bar ends are vodka bottle toppers from a local distillery that have the perfect diameter and grips are custom stained leather, has a great feel and look. Thanks for noticing!

When you get time, can you show a better pic of them?

 

[jlively970]

Yes will do

 

[Mr. Monkeyarms]

Great looking bike Josh!!

I particularly like the fact that you got a great deal on it, in my home town!!

Enjoy!!