"Survivor X53"

[oldfart36]

I posted this bike the day I found it (last week) in the "Fresh Finds". Thought you might like to see where it's at now.

When found:

At present:

1957 Western Flyer X53, 26"

"Survivor X53"

I've put lots of time into this. Love survivors, both in my cars and bikes. The only parts I have added, are tires and seat top, that I already had. Nuts, bolts, and screws, were all still useable, lots of soaking.

This was the Black and Gold bike, so while working on the bike any gold tints that were still there, I tried to leave. Really like how the fenders turned out, with the slight tint of chrome still there.
Still have to work on the pedals, then the chain.

Time to start looking for the horn assembly, headlight, and tail reflector pieces. Which we all know, will be no small task

 

[2wheels]

At least you have the chain guard ....ugh..

 

[c1run1]

one of my favorite bikes ! Awesome find

 

[oldfart36]

At least you have the chain guard ....ugh..

I've always thought an original headlight was the hardest thing to find on these bikes. With all the people that have talked to me about the chainguard, I'm beginning to think it's the hardest.