Having fun with my JC Higgins

[flatflip]

Got this a few days ago.

I think I'm heading towards the klunker look. Had some Mongoose grips. Borrowed a seat from my Pacific mtn bike.

I have some chimichanga balloon tires coming and a heavy sprung ebay saddle too. We'll see what seat wins.

 

[Big Fat Whitewalls]

I wouldn't have pulled the tank or the rack, to me that's what made it unique.

 

[JRod707]

you're messing up that bike...

 

[flatflip]

I wouldn't have pulled the tank or the rack, to me that's what made it unique.

I'm giving it a second thought. Gonna put them back on for a look. Kinda decided against "trying to make it look Klunker". I'll just keep working and see what happens.

 

[flatflip]

Gave it a good steam clean. Repacked all bearings. New seat, pedals, 26 X 2.125 tires and tubes.

 

[flatflip]

Yea, I saw one like that and I liked it. I plan to take a pic with it anyway. We'll check it out.

 

[flatflip]

Took this one today. Still working.

 

[kingfish254]

Yeah man! I like that. You gotta keep the tank, fender and front struts!!!

 

[mos6502]

That looks pretty nice now.

 

[flatflip]

Thank You.
Thank You.
I'm digging it too.

 

[Big Fat Whitewalls]

That's it right there. It's done.

 

[inshane64]

I love these old bikes, I'd leave the tank on.

Here is last years build off bike: Build Off Bike Finished Pics

 

[flatflip]

Thanks BFW!

Inshane, Thanks for the link. I was heading for work so I looked at them too fast. Great Job! I'll check them out again. I had those twisted bars, with purple wrap tape, on the last bike my parents got me. Then it was motorcycles.

 

[flatflip]

Would this be ugly on my bike? Maybe I need an older frame for this but I like it. $45 on ebay vs Brooks for $145. Thanks for your input, Mick

 

[duncan]

Really nice build so far. Really like what you did with it.
Go with whatever you think looks good! Its your bike, build it the way you think would look the coolest to you.

Personally, i think that saddle would look great on your bike.

 

[kcjim78]

Kinda like this quick photoshop

 

[MplsCoaster]

Sure like this build. 8) . Just my $.02 but I like the version below with a slightly more vintage black seat.

I see where the rat trap spring and the clothespin brown springer seat might match but it seams kinda big for the bike.
This is how I put one of my Spaceliners together with the original seat (I think), The seat pan is kinda hard but it has soft springs

I'm jealous of your tank :mrgreen: 8)
Good Luck!
Steve

 

[flatflip]

Kinda like this quick photoshop

Good Job! Thanks for that! I'll study that pic.

 

[flatflip]

Sure like this build. 8) . Just my $.02 but I like the version below with a slightly more vintage black seat.

I see where the rat trap spring and the clothespin brown springer seat might match but it seams kinda big for the bike.
This is how I put one of my Spaceliners together with the original seat (I think), The seat pan is kinda hard but it has soft springs

I'm jealous of your tank :mrgreen: 8)
Good Luck!
Steve

Thanks! I really want a new seat. That one is comfy and the big springs look cool but I've got my eye open for something closer to original.

Loving your Spaceliner. Awesome! Thanks for the great pics.

 

[flatflip]