Western Flyer X53

[SteveF]

Here ya go... https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/x53-collection.107288/

Beautiful collection! Thanks for the link

 

[Marc's Classic Chrome]

Man — the one I found is the higgins version. Here are some pics.

 

[SteveF]

Man — the one I found is the higgins version. Here are some pics.

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That is pretty sweet! I love the jet flow. The chrome does look rough on that one. I'd probably just service all the bearings, fix anything needing attention, give it a good cleaning, and ride it like it is. I definitely have a place in my heart for the crusty bikes.

 

[Superman1984]

1 of my favorite bikes due to the looks of the tanks ; will me a project like that somebody !!!

 

[unregistered]

I think the reason they sit in the project line, at least for me, is that I get frustrated with the crappy chrome on the rims and how terrible the fenders look and feel and I just move on to something else and they just wait patiently. Maybe someone will have some words of encouragement.

Man, that's me anytime I'm not working on a Schwinn. Night and day quality differences...

 

[SteveF]

My wheels turned out pretty nicely for being 60+years old

 

[SteveF]

I cleaned up my last batch of parts last night. If all goes well I'll be reassembling him on Saturday. I'm excited to see all the parts back together.

 

[SteveF]

I got him back together today. I did the best I could and I'm happy with the results.

 

[Rides4Fun]

SteveF-

That really looks nice! You did a great job on bring back the luster and look of that bike!

 

[Superman1984]

I got him back together today. I did the best I could and I'm happy with the results. View attachment 1125582

He's a handsome fella ! Good job & well done let us know how the ol'boy rides