Re: Hammered Higgins (About ready for some real photos)
Hammered Higgins Rat Rod Build Off #7 Parts Spec:
Parts sourcing and origin vary from MazdaFlyer’s parts stash, to swap meets, out of town bike shops, eBay, antique shops, garage and estate sales.
Retail sources include Ace Hardware, Home Depot, Tom Sawyer Bicycle Shop, Porkchopped Custom Bicycles, Memory Lane Classics, and Twin Six.
Frame – J.C.Higgins
Paint – Rust-Oleum, Hammered Rosemary and Brown.
Rims – Pre-War 26” Roadmaster drop center with powder coat by LORAC.
Spokes - 14 gauge SS
Tires – Schwalbe Fat Franks 26 x 2.3
Rear Hub – Sturmey Archer 2Sc 36H
Front Hub – Formula Track TH30 36H
Fork – Sunlite Cruiser 1” threaded
Truss Rods – Electra Bicycle Company
Stem – Wald long 13/16”
Bars – Pre-War Roadmaster
Grips – Long Ball End, Memory Lane Classics Repro
Seat Post - Western Flyer
Saddle – Troxel
Chain Guard – J.C. Higgins?
Crank – 1949 Schwinn
Chain Ring – Wald 44T
Sprocket – Sturmey Archer 19T
Pedals – Persons Supreme Teardrop
Chain – KMC 12” x 1/8”
Kickstand – Wald No. 87
When I get the Kickstand installed , I'll take some better photos
Cup holder – Antique Shop, Copper and Brass
Hammer – Ball Peen, my toolbox, was my Dad’s
Rear Rack – Pre-War, Unknown
Crate Basket – Pine & Fir Plywood, Custom Fabrication
Flask and Holder – Twin Six
AAA Emblem – Antique Store
Bottle Opener – New Belgium Brewing
Filigree Ornamentals – Antique Store, Cast Iron
Decorative Hammers – Hobby Lobby, Cast Iron MO Hammers
Light & Horn – Western Flyer
Strapping – Copper coated steel
Hardware – Various types and sources
