ElgIndian - 1927 Elgin Boardtracker

[brett4christ]

The wifey was away this evening, so I got to play a bit!!

ElgIndian's a rockin'!!!



A little close up...



And stills of the rockers...

As soon as the rain lets up (supposed to be late tomorrow), I'll give it a proper ride around the block!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[The Renaissance Man]

That is so awesome! I'll have to start combing the swap meets now for some of those. Hope you don't mind if I steel your idea!

 

[brett4christ]

That is so awesome! I'll have to start combing the swap meets now for some of those. Hope you don't mind if I steel your idea!

Not at all, TRM! Maybe we can work a deal.... [emoji12]


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[assa9]

Looking good

 

[Chief]

WOW--weight-on-wheels! Great looking, functional and unique.

 

[brett4christ]

Now that the springer is together, I need to think about fit and finish! I don't think I'm going to paint the frame at all, but with the tank block, fork, and chain guard being different colors, At least SOME paint is in order.

I have narrowed the color options down to 3...

1) a wine red satin
2) a sage green satin
3) silver metallic

Then there is the finish...
A) a quality satin top coat
B) a gloss clear over satin
C) a "patina'd" finish

Remember, there will be gold pinstripes and artwork, so take that into consideration when voting!

Vote 1A, 3B, etc. ...Whichever combination you like or think would keep with the theme.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Uncle Shish]

1A or 1C for me. Gloss just doesn't seem right for this build.

 

[OddJob]

I'm with my Uncle ^ at 1C.....you may want to add one of those wine "sling" carriers under the tank .....very euro feel to this build Brett!

 

[kingfish254]

The hard work is really paying off on this build. That fork is iconic!
I agree with the others. 1C. Maybe 1A.

 

[brett4christ]

I'm with my Uncle ^ at 1C.....you may want to add one of those wine "sling" carriers under the tank .....very euro feel to this build Brett!
View attachment 26342

Very suave, but if I did something like that, it would have to be for a MALTED beverage! [emoji12]


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[brett4christ]

The hard work is really paying off on this build. That fork is iconic!
I agree with the others. 1C. Maybe 1A.

Wow! Thanks for that comment, KF!! Coming from the King of Velo-icons, I'm flattered!

Getting the tank/fork/chainguard paint right will be the next major obstacle!! Wish me luck, it's not my strong suit! [emoji15]


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[Fv2]

1C
The Indian part of ElgIndian calls for it.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

^ditto^

 

[Chad T]

I was thinking 2c until Falstaff pointed out the Indian deal. 1c. Awesome job on that fork!

 

[brett4christ]

Thanks Shish/OJ/KF/Falstaff/TRM/Chad!

That was the way I was leaning, but the chainguard looked good against the black as well!

Now, should I tone down the new aluminum bars? Or let them stand on their own satin newness??


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[Fv2]

If you're going for the aged/survivor look, I'd tone them down a little to blend with the rest of the bike.

 

[MazdaFlyer]

2A for me!!!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[Chad T]

That was the way I was leaning, but the chainguard looked good against the black as well!

I think the green would look great but red is def more appropriate for an Indian and will look sweet especially if you're planning some Indian graphics.

 

[Scribble]

1C
The Indian part of ElgIndian calls for it.

+1

 

[brett4christ]

Ok, the Indian in us won out!

Prior to any "aging", here's the color....

Top is in the sun, bottom totally in shade...



Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk