The Little Aerocycle that Could: A Pretty Camelback Who Dreams to One Day Have a Tank

[SWPA]

Super cool.

 

[Oldbikes]

WOW! That's deadication!

 

[ccmerz]

I know it's still early, but this has to be the sex change of the year, or ever!

 

[cyclingday]

Anyone know what year(s) the cool fork stop bracket was used on the Aerocycle like the one above?

I personally believe that they were all equipped with them from the factory, but occasionally you see them without (I believe this is due to them breaking off). I have a 1934 and 1936 and one bike has one that’s broken off and one is still present.

Yep!
My 34 model has the stop.
It's a pretty stout bracket, so not likely to get broken off accidentally.
I can't imagine why anyone would cut it off, so I don't know what the deal is with the bikes that were made without them.

 

[New Mexico Brant]

What did you use for stripper on the house paint?

I used Everclear alcohol for stripping the chestnut, black, and silver paint. There was some lead white porch paint on the fenders and guard, for that color a soy-based stripper was used.

 

[New Mexico Brant]

Today we were doing an exhibit install at the gallery so I did not have heaps of time to work on the Aerocycle. I was able to get a few things accomplished.

 

[SWPA]

What a gem! Forgive me for asking, since you posted everything in the last 24 hours, did you do all this work/project in the last 24 hours? Or is this more of a Before & After posting?

EDIT: Nevermind, just re-read your post that said you started this project in May 2017, I was confused because you just started this thread yesterday, nevertheless nice transformation!

 

[bikiba]

A fantastic transformation - this is great.

 

[fordmike65]

Looks like a lil person could really stretch their legs on that bad boy. Nice save Brant!

 

[razinhellcustomz]

Nice bike!! good for you. looks like a fun bike!! ENJOY!!!!