Big Black Jack
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Glad your feeling better. It's nice to have them done and over with.
When I was young we wore that style of boot. My Dad had a lumber business and they were basically loggers boots with out the caulks {pronounced corks} in them to get a grip on the logs. We called them high cuts. We wore breecks complete with the $%*&^#@ knee socks that were usually held up with sealer jar rings because the elastic had gone in them.
I swore that I'd never wear them again but to be in the proper fashion period to match our bikes it looks like the inevitable is going to happen. Lots of sites selling them in England.
Steve.
When I was young we wore that style of boot. My Dad had a lumber business and they were basically loggers boots with out the caulks {pronounced corks} in them to get a grip on the logs. We called them high cuts. We wore breecks complete with the $%*&^#@ knee socks that were usually held up with sealer jar rings because the elastic had gone in them.
I swore that I'd never wear them again but to be in the proper fashion period to match our bikes it looks like the inevitable is going to happen. Lots of sites selling them in England.
Steve.
For any one interested these are J Boots (BRAND) can't find them in men's so these are Unisex euro size 42 for women's size 11 which is men's size 9/9.50 they fit GREAT! and come in a variety of colors, not tight around the ankles either.
Thanks! Mr. B
Correct with the bike building, went to Dan's yesterday with the Shapleigh he's going to straighten out the forks and re-build the steer tube then it's off to get bead blasted and powder coated, I was thinking about a Dark Olive Green more on the Brown side of Olive
come to find out the bike was actually Originally Blue so we'll see what catches my eye and what the bike dictates for color.
Correct with the bike building, went to Dan's yesterday with the Shapleigh he's going to straighten out the forks and re-build the steer tube then it's off to get bead blasted and powder coated, I was thinking about a Dark Olive Green more on the Brown side of Olive
come to find out the bike was actually Originally Blue so we'll see what catches my eye and what the bike dictates for color.
OK! so back to Black
Today I installed the throttle and cable sounds easy right ? well since I make my own cables I broke out my cable stop mold, cable and commenced to creating, custom fit the 1950 single pull re-chromed Norton throttle SQUEZED the Coke Bottle Hand Grip on the metal throttle tunnel Greased it up hooked everything up then had to take it all aprt because I forgot to put a rubber shield on and a cable tunnel LOL!
Here are some pic's.
Today I installed the throttle and cable sounds easy right ? well since I make my own cables I broke out my cable stop mold, cable and commenced to creating, custom fit the 1950 single pull re-chromed Norton throttle SQUEZED the Coke Bottle Hand Grip on the metal throttle tunnel Greased it up hooked everything up then had to take it all aprt because I forgot to put a rubber shield on and a cable tunnel LOL!
Here are some pic's.
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I have decided to put the Lepper Primus Saddle on the Shaw I like it, and MAN! this is a Very Nice! Saddle Heavy Duty Too.
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Man It sure looks like it belongs there! Good choice on color too! Got yourself a rare saddle for this side of the pond!
You know I've been contemplating getting one for a long time and the after a sample seating of the one on your bike I just had to get it, it's awesome! I was concerned about the color after I ordered it but when I got it everything was just right about it for the Black Jack.
And by the way hope you had a Merry Christmas!
And by the way hope you had a Merry Christmas!
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I haven't posted anything lately because I've been rapped up in the resto of my 1947 JC Higgins but I will get back with the Jack soon!
Here is a pic of the frame out of bead blasting and a few goodies
Here is a pic of the frame out of bead blasting and a few goodies
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I picked this up today for $20.oo at a local antique barn and didn't realize what I really had purchased until I got home, it is Fully Functional and has the original wick, no dents, pits or blemishes paint is patina'd I am thinking about it for the Black Jack it is slightly larger 9" x 4" then a Solar by Badger Brass I could possibly resell it but don't know yet ? it could even go on the new Secret Build ? It is Cool!
You can barely Make out the end of the word Ford on the top of the chimney.
1914 Ford Kerosene Lamp made by Edmond Jones & Son Model No. 414
Patent Date May 26 1914 & June 23 1914 this lamp was made for the Famous Tin Lizzy that was introduced in 1915.
You can barely Make out the end of the word Ford on the top of the chimney.
1914 Ford Kerosene Lamp made by Edmond Jones & Son Model No. 414
Patent Date May 26 1914 & June 23 1914 this lamp was made for the Famous Tin Lizzy that was introduced in 1915.
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Here is a concept shot of it in front of the bike ( my lovely wife's hand holding the lamp )
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Thanks! Curt
If I do use it on the Jack the mounting Bracket will have to Very Strong! it does weigh a bit, other then the patina of the paint it doesn't even look like it saw much use and I am debating a restore if I use it ?
If I do use it on the Jack the mounting Bracket will have to Very Strong! it does weigh a bit, other then the patina of the paint it doesn't even look like it saw much use and I am debating a restore if I use it ?
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Just what I was thinking but it to would have to be a Kerosene lamp, probably would have to pull over every 20 mins to refill LOL!
That's a very nice lamp 
It really would be perfect for your bike.
I have an old British made kerosine bicycle lamp, but unfortunately it's damaged and incomplete
It really would be perfect for your bike.I have an old British made kerosine bicycle lamp, but unfortunately it's damaged and incomplete
Thanks! I.W.
The light doesn't look so big in the pic's and doesn't really over power size wise when held against the bike but as I mentioned it would have to have some heavy duty brackets to hold it it weighs about 3 lbs.
Got a pair of NICE Gauntlet gloves the other day too for $19.oo free shipping for some reason I can't post the pic of them.
The light doesn't look so big in the pic's and doesn't really over power size wise when held against the bike but as I mentioned it would have to have some heavy duty brackets to hold it it weighs about 3 lbs.
Got a pair of NICE Gauntlet gloves the other day too for $19.oo free shipping for some reason I can't post the pic of them.
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