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Western Flyer X53

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GMANHOUSTON

Look Ma, No Hands!
Here is my Western flyer X53 Project. It is about 90% done now just waiting on wheel restoration and some new rubber.
I had it rechromed and painted. I did add my own twist to the chainguard dubbing it "El Mariachi"
 

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Your Western Flyer X53 just took me back to Christmas of 1953. That's when I received my X-53 @ Western Auto Stores.. It was gold & red with
chrome fenders. I remember that the red had a "metallic" cherry red . I remember my father had to reverse the bike stem so I could reach the
handlebars. Retail was about $75 , which was a lot back then! Thanks for posting your bicycle.
 
Thanks guys! I cannot wait to get it done and start riding it.. Soon very soon! I'll post a pic once it's done.
 
Looking great G, looks like you'll have it ready for Saturday night's ride!
 
Hello Mrs Cleaver, my that's a lovely dress. Might I impose upon you and borrow Theodore's X53?
 
No borrowing.. I am sleeping with my hand on this one!! :)
Dave, I am hoping! Besides, whats cinco de mayo without a mariachi?
 
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