Early '47 CWC Western Flyer

[udallcustombikes]

I picked this up from 450redrider this afternoon. After I sold my '61 Schwinn Hornet Rat I regretted it and really wanted another rat. This one fits the bill.

The crank is frozen solid. Getting it broke loose will mark the start of this build.

I am going to salvage the cool curved braces off this thrashed rack.

Three gill tank

Still wearing the original badge

Serial number A70007- kinda feels lucky

 

[tcb-1]

ohhhh, me likey!!

 

[BlackJack]

Very cool!

 

[charliechaindrive]

Nice! (And btw, how did you get that smiley blackjack?)

 

[heyslugger]

Nice! (And btw, how did you get that smiley blackjack?)

its an image pasted into the comment with Img tag code I imagine. I dig the way the fender stay swoops up and then goes into a 'wavy' rear rack. it works!

 

[jerrykr]

very cool. too bad you didn't get the springer forks, but you did get a tank. score!

 

[Rustinkerer]

Mine's rustier! :mrgreen:

-Adam

 

[dogdart]

• I wish I had the tank for mine

 

[Keebo]

i need that tank! i have looked everywhere

 

[1speedJam1982]

wish I had the tank.... man... thats nice.. I like it so much

 

[udallcustombikes]

I might just have to sell it for big money. Seems like everyone wants it.

 

[pick]

I need that tank! I know where you live! :lol: :lol: Just kidding, I'm scared of your watch dog! :mrgreen:

 

[Ratfink1962]

I got a tank like that too...

but its on my Son's bike

 

[pick]

Better keep that one locked up too! :lol: :mrgreen:

 

[Ratfink1962]

haha... he bought his own house. And his dog is bigger! lol

 

[Keebo]

if i had:
the patience
tools
money
attention span of a typical adult
personal fabricator on call
and no children, i would so make everyone here one of these tanks. :mrgreen:

 

[Keebo]

oh, almost forgot:
personal hygiene and a personality.. You guys can add if you like.