Reproduction Troxel Toolbox Saddle?

[Glenn Rhein]

Don’t think they were ever made with leather, 7 layers of cloth material

 

[New Mexico Brant]

Upon doing more research, Haartz's website glossary and their Vintage Restorer's Guide should shed light into what the original fabric layer may have been. I have not had the time to fully read their information about period materials but it is quite interesting. Note: besides the glossary link posted, their Guide has other linked chapters.
http://www.haartz.com/vintage-restorers-guide/glossary-z

Thank you for Glenn @Glenn Rhein for the images. Haartz also addresses multi-ply materials on this link:
http://www.haartz.com/vintage-restorers-guide/general-terms-types
Interesting, in all the Silver King literature the seats are described as full leather covering for both the Toolbox and Steamline models.

In the book Scott M. sells: Vintage Bicycle Trinkets 1932-1942 the Troxel illustrates a toolbox saddle that appears to be a fabric material, dark with light colored trim. In the ad (August 1935) it is mentioned "furnished in any color;" has anyone seen this seat in other colors besides black?

Should someone be inspired to do restoration or reproductions this Haartz info would be a good starting point.

 

[catfish]

Upon doing more research, Haartz's website glossary and their Vintage Restorer's Guide should shed light into what the original fabric layer may have been. I have not had the time to fully read their information about period materials but it is quite interesting. Note: besides the glossary link posted, their Guide has other linked chapters.
http://www.haartz.com/vintage-restorers-guide/glossary-z

Thank you for Glenn @Glenn Rhein for the images. Haartz also addresses multi-ply materials on this link:
http://www.haartz.com/vintage-restorers-guide/general-terms-types
Interesting, in all the Silver King literature the seats are described as full leather covering for both the Toolbox and Steamline models.

In the book Scott M. sells: Vintage Bicycle Trinkets 1932-1942 the Troxel illustrates a toolbox saddle that appears to be a fabric material, dark with light colored trim. In the ad (August 1935) it is mentioned "furnished in any color;" has anyone seen this seat in other colors besides black?

Should someone be inspired to do restoration or reproductions this Haartz info would be a good starting point.

Great info !

 

[John]

I have illustrated the seat I0 as comprising a cover portion I3 and a base portion I4 enclosing suitable cushioning material and/or stiffening means, the cover and base portions being suitably joined at their peripheral portions. Although I have illustrated the seat ID as being formed of leather, I contemplate that a suitably molded rubber seat may be used.

 

[John]

 

[cyclingday]

Ok!
Now we're getting somewhere.
I'm liking what I'm seeing!

 

[John]

 

[fordmike65]

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[bricycle]

Too bad John can't make human body parts, I be in for a new right knee.

 

[cyclingday]

Too bad John can't make human body parts, I be in for a new right knee.

I'm sure he could.
That would probably be a piece of cake.
The liability insurance would be the nightmare. Lol!