Western Flyer X 53 production

[Chuck Edwall]

Hi,
Anybody have photos of an early X-53 with painted fenders? I have one and it has several coats of old house paint on it. i see this thread is a year old and I am a newbe to CABE. I need a headlight too. Any one have one of those repops talked about in this thread or how do I contact Jerry Peters? Thanks so much for your time. Chuck

 

[teisco]

Here is my 53 maybe it will help you with the paint layout.

 

[derek4727]

what kind of front and rear hubs do the X53 have? New Departure or Bendix?

 

[derek4727]

what are the original front and rear hubs do the X53 have? New Departure or Bendix?

 

[Chuck Edwall]

Teisco, Thank you for the great photos. They are much needed by me. Chuck

Here is my 53 maybe it will help you with the paint layout.

It looks like you need one of those scarce headlights too. Any ideas on where to get one of the repops? I bought one of the repop rear reflector housings.
Maybe that fellow can repop the light top.
Fantastic bike restoration. I hope mine turns out near as nice as yours.
Thanks again,
Chuck

 

[Chuck Edwall]

X-53 Hubs

My X-53 has smooth Mussleman hubs. The ones with no cooling fins.
Chuck

 

[MaxGlide]

I'll check mine and let you know.

Hey I won "Best Vintage Original" at a show and shine! Check out the trophy (totally made of bike parts)

I also won the "bicycle toss" a contest to see how far one could throw this old ten speed!

 

[Wayne Adam]

Stimsonite #15 reflector

Hey Wayne,
Just thought I would let you know that your X53 & Higgins Color Flow share the same Stimsonite #15 Reflector. Yours is horizontal & the Color Flow is verticle.
I figure that it might be easier to locate a ColorFlow Tombstone with the reflector than one for your WF...................Wayne

 

[teisco]

Thanks Chuck, I can take more as you get closer to paint. Forum member Tony did that resto and he is the best.

 

[chucksoldbikes]

i have a x53

id like to restore nine is blue and chrome i think it has been painted where can i see a pic ot a black and red one please let me know chucksoldbikes or [email protected]