Originally, I obviously had other ideas, but I would like to bring this Stellar a little closer to original. It's a pretty cool bike, but I'm not happy with my earlier choices.
I have scoured the internet, and have seen both valid, and even conflicting information.
This bike has the original 6" LIMTCO wheels, and expanding (drum) brake.
Model: Nearest photos in brochures show it might be a Model D, or maybe something with a sissy bar. It does have the front removable plate with "Stellar" and the addresses embossed.
Engine: Some brochure photos of D models list and appear to show an H30 side popper Lauson. I believe this bike would have been after the Tecumseh purchase of course. Other literature shows verbiage of the Briggs 3 HP. I do not believe this bike is old enough to have been equipped with a Clinton 4 cycle engine.
Foot pegs: This bike is the culmination of a couple of different frames. I removed a welded on cross piece that didn't belong on the bike. I see that some of the bikes had a U channel piece welded to the bottom of the frame, equipped with flip up pegs on either bolts or pins. Any direction, or details on that set up would be helpful. Kick Stand: I have never found a correct stand, nor even a decent photo of one. The stand I used is a mix of two different ones with a funky engine slot mount.
Paint: The original blue was faded and rusty. I went with some old paint I had laying around, but would like something a bit closer to the original blue. If anyone knows of a match, or a code, I'd sure appreciate that.
I hope I posted this in the correct place. I didn't think it warranted a "What Is It" post. I know there are some folks here who have gone down the "Stellar" road, so any wisdom and knowledge you wish to share would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Dave
I have scoured the internet, and have seen both valid, and even conflicting information.
This bike has the original 6" LIMTCO wheels, and expanding (drum) brake.
Model: Nearest photos in brochures show it might be a Model D, or maybe something with a sissy bar. It does have the front removable plate with "Stellar" and the addresses embossed.
Engine: Some brochure photos of D models list and appear to show an H30 side popper Lauson. I believe this bike would have been after the Tecumseh purchase of course. Other literature shows verbiage of the Briggs 3 HP. I do not believe this bike is old enough to have been equipped with a Clinton 4 cycle engine.
Foot pegs: This bike is the culmination of a couple of different frames. I removed a welded on cross piece that didn't belong on the bike. I see that some of the bikes had a U channel piece welded to the bottom of the frame, equipped with flip up pegs on either bolts or pins. Any direction, or details on that set up would be helpful. Kick Stand: I have never found a correct stand, nor even a decent photo of one. The stand I used is a mix of two different ones with a funky engine slot mount.
Paint: The original blue was faded and rusty. I went with some old paint I had laying around, but would like something a bit closer to the original blue. If anyone knows of a match, or a code, I'd sure appreciate that.
I hope I posted this in the correct place. I didn't think it warranted a "What Is It" post. I know there are some folks here who have gone down the "Stellar" road, so any wisdom and knowledge you wish to share would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Dave
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