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Hi, Does anyone know if there is a PPG paint code or a modern paint color close to Chromatic Fuchsia used by Monark?

Hi, I have a Lobdell mens seat, for my 1948 Firestone, that the splines are worn out, that the seat tilts up and down. What would help solve this problem? The rest of the seat is in good condition.

Hi, What is the best way to solve this problem on my Lobdell seat other then getting a different seat? The clamp tilts up and down even with super tightening. Kelly

Hi, I am looking for a seat clamp assembly for a Lobdell seat off of a 1948 Monark.

Hi, I am looking for a set of thick washers for a New Departure rear hub. Kelly

Hi, What would the correct rear reflector, tank, rear rack, and kick stand, not drop stand, be for a 1940/1941 Rocket Monark?

Does anyone know where one could get the clips that hold the rocket trim on the front fender for a 1949-1954 Monark?

Hi, Does anyone know how many Monark Holidays and Firestone Holidays were produced in 1953 and 1954?

Hi, I need 1 Monark 26" ladies 1953 springer truss rod. But would buy both if need to. Kelly

I know in 1948 the Deluxe was the same as the Super Deluxe except for a truss rod fork setup instead of the springer. Does anyone have pics of a 1949-1952 boys 26" Deluxe? Or if no pics, did the Deluxe have a head shroud and what truss rods were used? Kelly

I have a some paint questions related to 1953 Firestone girls bikes. 1.What color was the 1953 Firestone girls Super Cruiser? I know the boys SUper Deluxe was orange and black and the girls Holiday was metallic blue. 2. Has anyone repainted a girls Firestone Holiday? If so, what color or...

Hi, I have a blackout handlebar, 23 1/4" and stem I would like to sell for $40 obo shipped ot trade for Monark stem. Kelly

I have this handlebar and stem setup. The bars are black with no chrome underneath and the stem is black with chrome underneath. My question is were these used during the war or what bike did they come off of?

Hi, Has anyone tried using Evapo rust to remove rusted parts? I have used it to derust parts by soaking. I want to use it to loosen a stem on a bike, just not sure how to. Tried PB Blaster for a week and heat with not progress. Kelly

Hi, Is this also an CWC?

Hi, I have the chance to but a yellow band wheel set. I believe they are for a 26x1.75 or 1 3/4 tire. My question is could one put a set of 26x2.125 tires on the rims? Kelly

Hi, Who sold Monark bicycle pre 1941 and after 1946? Montgomery Ward? Also, the Rocket badged Monarks same time periods? Kelly

What wheels/rims do I have?

Hi, Is this considered a top load headlight? When did Delta produce this light?

My 1948 Firestone Super Cruiser that I am slowly putting back to close to original. Hardest part is figuring out how to do the tanks. Do not have the dual headlights or a correct seat. Debating on whether to put the original rear rack on or not. 1st pic when it became part of the family in the...

Hi, I have a question, how does one date or identify what model this prewar Monark is? The only identification I see is that the grips say supreme. Otherwise there is no other identification. The only thing "I" see, not an expert, missing is the rear reflector, front light, butterfly stand...

Hi, Looking for a Monark 26" ladies 1948-1954 crank arm.Rider quality. Found one but the threads were messed up. Kelly

Hi, NEED HELP. I an working on a Monark girls Holiday. The crank was rusted but it free now since trying to remove the pedals. Now the crank turns but can not remove the pedals. What is the best way to remove a set of pedals when they are rusted to the crank? I have sprayed them with PB...

Hi, I have "The Monark Book" and noticed that the first year for a Monark Holiday is 1953. But after that it is not mentioned. My question is what years did they produce this model? I have a opportunity to get a girls Holiday that is a light surface rust, faded woodgrain. but fairly...

Hi, I would like to know, what a 1951 B.F. Goodrich D-13 is worth? The bike was maroon and ivory, now is in brown primer, missing the front light, truss rods, rear reflector, and rear bracket for the chainguard. Have green head badge. Kelly

Hi, I would like to know, what a 1951 B.F. Goodrich D-13 is worth? The bike was maroon and ivory, now is in brown primer, missing the front light, truss rods, rear reflector, and rear bracket for the chainguard. Kelly

I am looking for the clamp that goes on top of the frame for mounting the kickstand on a mens '48 Monark/ Firestone. This not my bike, but have same year and model.

Hi, Seen at a flea market a Super Cruiser Womens Monark with a Shock-Absorbing Double-Spring Cushion Front Fork. I was looking a the Monark Super Cruiser year by year post. It listed the 1953 and newer did not have a rocket on the front but this one did. Looked complete but in fair, faded...

Hi, Am looking for a bracket like this. It is for a short '51 Schwinn 26" featherguard. I am also looking for the clamp that goes on top of the frame for mounting the kickstand on a mens '48 Monark. Kelly R.

Hi, I would like to know how wide the stripes are on the fenders, how far form the lip, and the spacing between the stripes? Kelly

Hi, I would like to know, are the rubber washers for the springer front ends under the acorn nuts or under the springer bracket? Are they a soft or hard rubber? And, about how thick? Borrowed pic from Vintage Paintworx post.

1948 Monark Rear carrier with braces maroon, and white house paint cheese grater. $50.00 shipped. Sorry can not post pics. Message with text info and I will text you pics. Trade for 9/16 wald block pedals, black Monark grips, or Lobdell mens seat pan.

Hi, Does anyone know if Antique Cycle Supply Inc. from Cedar Springs, Mi is still in business? I have a catalog of theirs from the mid '80's, Just wanting to know.

Held At CHRISTENSEN FIELD ( 1730 Christensen Field Road Fremont, Nebraska. Who all plans on going? Will be selling stuff saturday, will not be there sunday. Bike stuff listed under " Sell - Trade".

Hi, I have a 1948 Firestone Super Cruiser Model 130-8-9A31. My question is, Is it possible to determine what month if was made by the Serial Number. The number is A037340. Thanks, Kelly

Hi, Does anyone make a 26 x 2.125 whitewall tire that has the same tread pattern as a Firestone Deluxe Champion motorcycle tire? The tread pattern is a zig zag pattern.

Looking for 1941 Colson Bullnose reflector lenses for Delta teardrop reflector I am looking for both reflector lenses for this Delta rear reflector. It came on the 1941 Colson Bullnose and 1948 Firestone Super Cruisers built by Monark. The lens openings are 7/8 wide x 1 3/16 long. Kelly

Hi, I would like to know what material was/is used to make the blocks on block pedals? Torrington, waffle style, and ribbed style?

Hi, I am looking for a rear feather chainguard bracket for a early '50's mens 26" Schwinn Thanks Kelly

Hi, I am looking for both fender brace Monark rocker bolts. They are the longer bolts, 1" long. Not the short, 9/16" long bolts. Kelly

Hi, Have another paint code question. What color is close to Monark Cruiser Red and what is the paint code. Kelly

Hi, Does anyone know what the paint code for Monark Maroon is? Kelly

Hi, I have a 4 1/2 Delta headlight that originally was hooked up to a battery and thinking of having it powered by a vintage generator. I have a few questions I will be mounting it to my 1948 Monark Firestone Super Cruiser. The bike came with the light but no battery housing or wiring...

Hi, I have a 1951 BF Goodrich skip tooth B6 and would like to know what colors they came? Mine was originally maroon. What differences are there between a Schwinn B6 and a BF Goodrich B6? Kelly

Hi, I cannot remove the seat post clamp on my Monark Firestone. Is it suppose to be removable? If it is, what is the best way to remove it so I can strip the paint to repaint? Heat the clamp or the tube? I am thinking clamp. Kelly

Hi, I have New Departure Model D rear hub and would like to know if something is wrong. I was cleaning the wheel up, when not mounted on the bike, and tried turning the axle bolt. The bolt turned very stiff both ways while I held the rim. Is this normal? Or, do I need to disassemble the hub...

I would like to kno, who made this hub and rim and what decade? Thanks, Kelly

Hi, Are there any mail order catalogs for balloon tire bicycle parts? Kelly

Hi, I have a couple questions. 1. I would like to know what type of wheel was used on a 1948 Monark Super Deluxe and Firestone Super Cruiser? Drop center or flat center or both? My Firestone has both. I have noticed while trying to find out which one is correct some have drop center...

Hi, I have a inline mount delta tank horn housing and I would like to TRADE for a angle holed housing for a Monark tank. My tank is like the reproduction tanks where the horn mounting holes are angled. There are 2 staggered mounting hole. 1 top forward and 1 bottom rearward from the button...