This is a picture of him after he "bobbed" the bike. This was a popular customization of the 40s and 50s. Take the rear portion of the fender off (at the hinge), install a tip, chop the safety clutch rocker pedal in half, flip it around and now you have a suicide clutch. Also common of the time was changing the handlebars out. My Pa installed Flanders bars with their risers during this time. The original bars are long gone. I love his riding gear, penny loafers and all......Soon after coming home, Pa enrolled in the University of Rhode Island, riding his bike to school at times.
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