Starting the 1941? Murray? bike

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borntofli

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Earlier today the bike looked like this....


And now it looks like this....



Gotta get some stripping gel for the hard spots....

Unfortunately a 4 stroke just wont fit..... Gonna have to get creative to make a 2 stroke look good on it.....

Heavy bike, the front basket weighs as much as new bikes......

Definitely have to make a gas tank for the "tank" area between the top bars....Time to practice plastic welding.....

Any ideas or tips always welcome.......
 

truckd

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Use some Lacquer thinner, rag and some muscle you'll be amazed at the result you'll get for removing paint.

What color are you going to paint it?
 

borntofli

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Also, this bike has the kick back 2 speed rear hub.... Should I keep it on the bike, or just save it and put a new strong rear wheel on it?????
 

truckd

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Yes keep the two speed kick back! and to add a vintage instead of modern look use cream color instead of pure white.
 

borntofli

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This is how far I've gotten so far.........
I'm thinking springer fork, new color matched wheels, keep the back rack and some short ape hangers to make it comfortable... ( I hate bikes you lean over the handlebars)....