Silver King Hex Tube build

[kensmurray]

This is my first build in a while. It's a 1948 Monark Silver King Hex Tube. My 1936 girls Silver King had to come apart to build the 48. The boys bike is a lot more stable than the girls.
I'm using a Bendix 2spd hub, 2.125 Brick back tire and a 1.50 front tire. Aluminum handle bars. Haven't decided what sprocket I'm going to use, thinking about going with an original sprocket. The chrome forks came off my Spaceliner. I may put a springer on it, but I'm really liking the chrome forks.
Kenny

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Great frame!

Luke.

 

[mick5cents]

nice

 

[kensmurray]

Thanks guys for the great comments.
CeeBee, I can't believe someone would talk down about your Flocycle you did an awesome job bringing it back. I do have a couple bikes that have been put back stock, but to me all the beauty in bikes is the design of the frame, I can't see hiding the frame under all the add on's.
Kenny

 

[BackWoodCycle]

Wow such beautiful frame! Awesome bike all around.. To each their own though, I wouldn't want a show bike.. id be afraid to ride it. So ratting works for me

 

[kensmurray]

I switched out the crank sprocket today for a 52 tooth Murray sprocket. Picked up a nickel plated chain to go with the polished look. I'm looking for a vintage red seat and handlebars to go with the red accents on the head tube.
Kenny

 

[MplsCoaster]

Super Sweet!!

 

[kensmurray]

Thanks for the great comments.
Hopefully I'll go for my first ride tonight.
Kenny

 

[kensmurray]

I didn't have a chance to go for my first ride tonight, but I did get a chance to get a few pictures in the day light.
Kenny

 

[Jkrate1985]

That's one Sweet frame!!

 

[LukeTheJoker]

So nice!

Luke.

 

[Lugisland]

Beautiful build!

 

[sensor]

That hex bar is a thing of beauty.

 

[Chips_Mahoy]

I love making the purist cringe with customized Silver Kings of any description!

Same here! I don't build mine to display. I build mine to ride! I couldn't afford to restore my hex to original anyway, so I'll do it as I please.

 

[twister]

Chips, where can I find pictures of your Silver King?

 

[Chips_Mahoy]

Chips, where can I find pictures of your Silver King?

This it it!! Not much to look at....

 

[twister]

Looks like a lot of work ahead for you.

 

[Chips_Mahoy]

Looks like a lot of work ahead for you.

Nah.... It'll buff out....

 

[Chips_Mahoy]

Chips, is that the build off frame you were asking about the rules for?

Maybe......

 

[flatblack50]

Clean, simple, very nice!