Jay81
Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe
I set up on Thursday at MLC, and sold a few bikes. Worked out a partial trade on one of my bikes, and got this AMC Thunderball.
I went back on Saturday with my son, to do some shopping. These next bikes are the ones I bought on Saturday at MLC.
I was drawn to this Higgins because of the artwork on it. I love all the pinstriping. I think I'll use it for riding around future swap meets. The seller was selling it for his friend, who did the pinstripes. I thought about buying it Thursday, and was glad to see it was still there Saturday so I was able to bring it home.
Another one I thought about buying Thursday, and was still there Saturday, this Electra with a Shimano Nexus 3 speed. I got more compliments on this one when taking it back to my truck, than any of the others. Two guys were disappointed that I bought it because they both wanted it. Had to get a pic with my truck, since it almost matches.
The last one was this Elgin. I bought it because I've never seen one like it before. It has a factory installed dashboard with a speedo and clock, and Gunmetal Gray paint. It had traded hands at least once at the show before I bought it.
The tape on the grip is because the tip of it was barely hanging on. It also came with a leather tool bag with a couple tools (not pictured)
I'll do a light clean up and some fresh grease throughout. Hoping to find some original paint left under the rusty areas on the rear fender and frame.
I think I may start a thread in the Project Rides forum for this bike to show the progress when I get started on it. Stay tuned....
Last but not least, this Elgin stamped, chrome chassis, long spring saddle. (Troxel I think)
It was originally on an Elgin Twin 30, but will make a nice replacement for the incorrect saddle currently on the above pictured Elgin.
I went back on Saturday with my son, to do some shopping. These next bikes are the ones I bought on Saturday at MLC.
I was drawn to this Higgins because of the artwork on it. I love all the pinstriping. I think I'll use it for riding around future swap meets. The seller was selling it for his friend, who did the pinstripes. I thought about buying it Thursday, and was glad to see it was still there Saturday so I was able to bring it home.
Another one I thought about buying Thursday, and was still there Saturday, this Electra with a Shimano Nexus 3 speed. I got more compliments on this one when taking it back to my truck, than any of the others. Two guys were disappointed that I bought it because they both wanted it. Had to get a pic with my truck, since it almost matches.
The last one was this Elgin. I bought it because I've never seen one like it before. It has a factory installed dashboard with a speedo and clock, and Gunmetal Gray paint. It had traded hands at least once at the show before I bought it.
The tape on the grip is because the tip of it was barely hanging on. It also came with a leather tool bag with a couple tools (not pictured)
I'll do a light clean up and some fresh grease throughout. Hoping to find some original paint left under the rusty areas on the rear fender and frame.
I think I may start a thread in the Project Rides forum for this bike to show the progress when I get started on it. Stay tuned....
Last but not least, this Elgin stamped, chrome chassis, long spring saddle. (Troxel I think)
It was originally on an Elgin Twin 30, but will make a nice replacement for the incorrect saddle currently on the above pictured Elgin.