Painting on a 1913 Henderson

[c.o.]

So... how's that Detroit Henderson coming along?

[duffeycycles]

another '13 pic.fork and fender stripe clearly visible.Mike Smith had copy of this pic..........

[pfindlay]

So... how's that Detroit Henderson coming along?

Slow ... as in 20 years! But I've ridden it in the back alley recently and am currently doing some final striping and plating. Its 100th year is not over yet - I may just make it in time.

What I like in the picture above is the exhaust whistle. I'd love to have that setup on my bike!

Peter

[c.o.]

20 years eh? I thought I was slow!!! Now I know I'm still within the time frame! Seriously though... I'll bet that "alley" trip was exhilarating! A photo of the machine, if your inclined to do so would be cool...

[pfindlay]

20 years eh? I thought I was slow!!! Now I know I'm still within the time frame! Seriously though... I'll bet that "alley" trip was exhilarating! A photo of the machine, if your inclined to do so would be cool...

The time frame was extended by things like raising a family and paying for a house. Yes, pretty exhilarating. Especially when I got tired of straight ahead, so I decided to run down the driveway and turn out into the alley. The combination of long wheelbase and high gearing in the old one-speed had me heading straight for the neighbour's fence! I'll spend a little time in the parking lot before I head out anywhere.

I'll put a picture up in a couple of weeks, when I have it all back together, but all '13 Hendersons look pretty much the same you know. (Except my friend Luke's because he put Henderson the tandem seat on his.)

Peter

[c.o.]

Peter the "slow" was all in fun. I'm on the tail end of the exact situation. I know guys that have been picking away at projects for a good 30 years now so maybe we're actually speedy!

Oh, man that maiden voyage should have been captured on film!!!

[Bertil Lindahl]

Here is my end-result.

So... how's that Detroit Henderson coming along?

After 40 years of collecting parts for this bike, it started in the end of the 60s with 2 engines in very bad condition, and finally, this is the end result. All original Henderson parts except for tank, foot board and rear sprocket.
After carefully studies of photos in Richard Schultz book on this model with the Henderson Brothers I found a solution for painting.
Hopefully this will be as close to the original as possible.

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[exeric]

Your 1913 Henderson is beautiful Bertil. I don't know what it is with Hendersons, but they seem to take a long time to finish. Of course, finding original parts is the biggest problem, but finding information, and someone to ask questions of is the other problem. There are a lot of people that know v-twins, and a lot of people that know cars, but a Henderson is neither of those. . Of course a big wallet helps, but even at that, money won't always get you there. When you first took on your '13 I'm sure you only found genuine stuff (when you could find anything). It's easier now with all the reproduction, and Cannonball interest in Hendersons, but I miss the days of going through junk boxes at an AMCA meet and discovering a Detroit Henderson part in a pile of Indian, or Harley junk. You really should be proud of yourself Bertil, you did a beautiful job.

[rwm]

that's a great looking bike and well worth 40 years a wait time. last year i saw an original henderson tank sell on ebay. the price seemed dirt cheap to me.

[pfindlay]

Nice job, Bertil! It's good to see another '13 brought back to life and it looks great. Does anyone have any idea how many are out there?

Peter

[Jan Thor]

Very nice bike Bertil! You have done a lot of work since I saw it in your workshop ;-)
Are there anyone who can help me with information about painting on my 1915 long frame?
Is there pinstriping on the frame on this model?
I have read Schultz book and investigated the pictures, but don't find an 100% answer.
Anyone got an extra Berling magneto for me?

Jan

[rwm]

who can help me with information about painting on my 1915 long frame?
Is there pinstriping on the frame on this model?

Anyone got an extra Berling magneto for me?

Jan

contact the buyer of this item he maybe able to tell you from photos. the buyer's ebay name is jsgcpa8p69
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1915-Henders...p2047675.l2557

[c.o.]

You did a beautiful job Bertil! Your perseverance really paid off! That's a dandy Detroit Henderson!!!

[Bertil Lindahl]

Very nice bike Bertil! You have done a lot of work since I saw it in your workshop ;-)
Are there anyone who can help me with information about painting on my 1915 long frame?
Is there pinstriping on the frame on this model?
I have read Schultz book and investigated the pictures, but don't find an 100% answer.
Anyone got an extra Berling magneto for me?

Jan

Thanks all for yuor appreciated of my restoration.
Jan sorry I dont have a Berling magneto. About pinstriping on your 1915 frame I have original sales catalogue there and on som old photos on original bikes shows no sign of any pinstriping on the frame. Regards Bertil

[pfindlay]

The time frame was extended by things like raising a family and paying for a house.
I'll put a picture up in a couple of weeks, when I have it all back together.

Peter

Here are a couple of pictures taken today. I still have a few things to address, but it's going together pretty well.

Peter

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