ND Model R fixed hub

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bud poe

I live for the CABE

• Jun 18, 2012

• #1

I'm in the process of overhauling this New Departure Model R (racer?) Hub and thought I'd share a pic of the parts. I still need to get the sprocket off of the hub shell...

 

Larmo63

Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe

• Jun 18, 2012

• #2

Um.....what's the deal with the off center washers/spacers....?

Very interesting.......I've never seen one......

 

ejlwheels

Wore out three sets of tires already!

• Jun 19, 2012

• #3

I think you rotate the washers to adjust chain tension.
We have seen a few frames with circular cutouts instead of slotted dropouts.

 

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bud poe

I live for the CABE

• Jun 19, 2012

• #4

Larmo63 said:

Um.....what's the deal with the off center washers/spacers....?

Very interesting.......I've never seen one......

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Yes, it's a frame with the circular dropouts...LaClede

 

slick

Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe

• Jun 19, 2012

• #5

Wow! That frame is awesome! I have 2 ND model R's but i sure don't have those off set washers. Then again i don't have the frame to go with it. Very nice and please keep posting up progress on this. I need to rebuild mine soon also when i get it laced up into my Iver truss frame bike i'm putting it in.

 

bricycle

I'm the Wiz, and nobody beats me!

• Jun 19, 2012

• #6

Great start Bud, I dig the chainwheel and green darts! Keep us posted.

 

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bud poe

I live for the CABE

• Jun 19, 2012

• #7

Thanks guys!
It's a very well built machine, brazed and pinned joints, threaded bottom bracket, pretty lightweight tube...It's a LaClede model 945, late 1890's(?). This is the bike I need a block chain for. I have my work cut out for me, the forks need work, gotta find a suitable front hub (any early 1900's/late 1800's front hub in good mechanical condition will do, anyone???)....Gotta find a seat and do some work on one of the pedals, overhaul the crank assembly/bearings, plus build the wheels (I will have a "pro" do that)...I'll try to keep posting!

 

willswares1220

I live for the CABE

• Jun 19, 2012

• #8

Nice machine!

Now I know why I love these early bicycles so much!! THEY HAVE GREAT QUALITY TO THEM!!

 

Wcben

Wore out three sets of tires already!

• Jun 25, 2012

• #9

Blue had/has a 1901 Orient front wheel/hub listed in his "secret stash" threads...

 

rustyspoke66

Cruisin' on my Bluebird

• Jun 25, 2012

• #10

Are your rims 36 or 28 hole? I have a very nice original nickel front 28 hole front hub that would look great on your bike or I have some patina'd hubs as well. I'll try to get some pics up.