Classic Balloon Tire Bicycles 1933-1965

Discussion of classic balloon-tire and middleweight bicycles built between 1933 and 1965.

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  1. 30thtbird

    Murray serial number project.

    30thtbird, Oct 3, 2009 ... 10 11 12
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    Gonzo
    Gonzo
    Jul 23, 2017 at 8:22 PM
  2. Pressed Steel 1915

    Pair Of Elgin's From Craigslist

    Pressed Steel 1915, Jul 23, 2017 at 9:52 AM
    Replies:
    9
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    164
    rick whitehurst
    rick whitehurst
    Jul 23, 2017 at 7:33 PM
  3. MAD BRAD

    Monark middle weight silver king serial number after 54 data post them !! Steel

    MAD BRAD, Feb 2, 2013
    Replies:
    1
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    161
    Specialist484
    Specialist484
    Jul 23, 2017 at 12:53 PM
  4. Madness7

    Monark serial number help-what year is it?

    Madness7, Jul 5, 2015
    Replies:
    18
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    1,204
    Specialist484
    Specialist484
    Jul 23, 2017 at 12:36 PM
  5. gary.kreidler

    Help on value for jc Higgins bicycle

    gary.kreidler, Feb 5, 2015
    Replies:
    12
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    798
    Ou812struggle
    Ou812struggle
    Jul 23, 2017 at 12:24 PM
  6. OstranderMike

    Identification Help

    OstranderMike, Jul 21, 2017 at 12:19 PM
    Replies:
    7
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    132
    Adamtinkerer
    Adamtinkerer
    Jul 23, 2017 at 12:02 PM
  7. Pauliemon

    B10 soon

    Pauliemon, Jul 21, 2017 at 1:16 PM
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    140
    OC54
    OC54
    Jul 23, 2017 at 8:38 AM
  8. OstranderMike

    Epic Weekend...two days...three bikes!

    OstranderMike, Jul 22, 2017 at 6:27 AM
    Replies:
    2
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    157
    szathmarig
    szathmarig
    Jul 23, 2017 at 5:34 AM
  9. KelRod

    1940/1941Monark Rocket

    KelRod, Jul 22, 2017 at 8:59 AM
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    2
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    95
    KelRod
    KelRod
    Jul 22, 2017 at 8:17 PM
  10. militarymonark

    Fork removal and crank removal

    militarymonark, Jul 22, 2017 at 10:20 AM
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    2
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    76
    bairdco
    bairdco
    Jul 22, 2017 at 6:30 PM
  11. marius.suiram

    just a bad picture...what is this bike?

    marius.suiram, Jul 21, 2017 at 2:53 PM
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    10
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    234
    marius.suiram
    marius.suiram
    Jul 22, 2017 at 3:26 PM
  12. Thonyv1974_

    Big trees and Bicycles, post your findings from your rides.

    Thonyv1974_, Apr 10, 2017 ... 2 3
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    1,226
    Thonyv1974_
    Thonyv1974_
    Jul 22, 2017 at 11:43 AM
  13. Cowboy in NC

    New Post... Tell me about Original Paint on a Bike...

    Cowboy in NC, Jul 18, 2017 at 5:16 PM
    Replies:
    14
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    303
    jd56
    jd56
    Jul 22, 2017 at 4:09 AM
  14. tech549

    what do i have here?

    tech549, Jul 13, 2017
    Replies:
    11
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    287
    Spence36
    Spence36
    Jul 21, 2017 at 11:19 PM
  15. Gsbecker

    What is this for?

    Gsbecker, Jul 21, 2017 at 7:46 AM
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    8
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    145
    Cowboy in NC
    Cowboy in NC
    Jul 21, 2017 at 1:27 PM
  16. cyclonecoaster.com

    TANK Bike Thursday ... Show off your favorite TANK bike that you admire or own

    cyclonecoaster.com, Feb 5, 2015 ... 37 38 39
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    40,700
    mrg
    mrg
    Jul 20, 2017 at 11:21 PM
  17. bikecrazy

    Barn sale find

    bikecrazy, Jul 20, 2017 at 8:24 AM
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    12
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    379
    Euphman06
    Euphman06
    Jul 20, 2017 at 8:04 PM
  18. Mark Mattei

    Any idea what MC this Excelsior gas tank goes to?

    Mark Mattei, Jul 20, 2017 at 2:25 PM
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    4
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    141
    stoney
    stoney
    Jul 20, 2017 at 6:04 PM
  19. kwoodyh

    Another one for the ladies

    kwoodyh, Jul 20, 2017 at 3:59 PM
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    0
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    74
    kwoodyh
    kwoodyh
    Jul 20, 2017 at 3:59 PM
  20. George Gordon

    My Projects

    George Gordon, Jul 20, 2017 at 12:18 PM
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    0
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    84
    George Gordon
    George Gordon
    Jul 20, 2017 at 12:18 PM
  21. rick whitehurst

    24 inch huffy... Any idea of year?

    rick whitehurst, Jul 6, 2017
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    7
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    128
    partsguy
    partsguy
    Jul 20, 2017 at 8:29 AM
  22. Shawn

    Hiawatha Arrow

    Shawn, Jun 7, 2017 ... 2
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    30
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    979
    partsguy
    partsguy
    Jul 20, 2017 at 8:19 AM
  23. Kevin LeRoy

    Dads Shelby Traveler

    Kevin LeRoy, Jul 13, 2017
    Replies:
    15
    Views:
    351
    Phattiremike
    Phattiremike
    Jul 20, 2017 at 5:03 AM
  24. onecatahula

    Your Still Lifes !

    onecatahula, Jan 18, 2015 ... 28 29 30
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    26,970
    cyclingday
    cyclingday
    Jul 19, 2017 at 9:37 PM
  25. ramjet70

    NEED INFO ON COLSON FLYER

    ramjet70, Jul 9, 2017
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    9
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    186
    rick whitehurst
    rick whitehurst
    Jul 19, 2017 at 8:58 PM
  26. bicycle larry

    got my daughters jet flow done

    bicycle larry, Jul 11, 2017
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    18
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    422
    scrubbinrims
    scrubbinrims
    Jul 19, 2017 at 12:22 PM
  27. StoneWoods

    1946 Schwinn

    StoneWoods, Jul 18, 2017 at 8:08 PM
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    2
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    142
    bobcycles
    bobcycles
    Jul 19, 2017 at 1:25 AM
  28. Cowboy in NC

    Hey Guys- Tell Me About The Blue Elgin Motorbikes...

    Cowboy in NC, Jul 7, 2017 ... 2
    Replies:
    28
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    930
    scrubbinrims
    scrubbinrims
    Jul 18, 2017 at 1:31 PM
  29. onecatahula

    Your Action Shots

    onecatahula, Oct 31, 2014 ... 10 11 12
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    13,396
    jlr551cfd
    jlr551cfd
    Jul 17, 2017
  30. Krakatoa

    ~ Early 28" Clad Columbia Ladies Plus BONUS PAK Myke's Atomic! ~

    Krakatoa, May 5, 2017
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    2
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    120
    Cowboy in NC
    Cowboy in NC
    Jul 17, 2017
  31. Scribble

    1952 J.C Higgins Color-Flow Resto Mod

    Scribble, Jul 17, 2017
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    1
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    81
    rusty.kirkpatrick
    rusty.kirkpatrick
    Jul 17, 2017
  32. jungleterry

    Shelby serial # help

    jungleterry, Jul 17, 2017
    Replies:
    3
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    90
    jungleterry
    jungleterry
    Jul 17, 2017
  33. 3step

    Had to drag home another project CWC Roadmaster

    3step, Feb 21, 2017
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    19
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    569
    wallace bettes
    wallace bettes
    Jul 16, 2017
  34. TheDXjedi

    Finally Got A Green Dx

    TheDXjedi, May 19, 2016 ... 2
    Replies:
    23
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    1,023
    Shawn Michael
    Shawn Michael
    Jul 16, 2017
  35. rusty.kirkpatrick

    Roadmaster project

    rusty.kirkpatrick, Jul 11, 2017
    Replies:
    18
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    350
    szathmarig
    szathmarig
    Jul 16, 2017
  36. Marc's Classic Chrome

    Firestone -- 1950s super cruiser!!!

    Marc's Classic Chrome, May 18, 2017
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    11
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    443
    Nashman
    Nashman
    Jul 16, 2017
  37. Kato

    1941 D.P Harris Zenith

    Kato, Jul 11, 2017
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    15
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    393
    Rides4Fun
    Rides4Fun
    Jul 16, 2017
  38. hashbrown

    Schwinn DX sweaty Cafe rat build

    hashbrown, Jun 25, 2017
    Replies:
    7
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    232
    hashbrown
    hashbrown
    Jul 15, 2017
  39. SCFlyGuy

    Down the Rabbit Hole!!

    SCFlyGuy, Jul 9, 2017 ... 2
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    23
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    600
    THEGOLDENGREEK
    THEGOLDENGREEK
    Jul 15, 2017
  40. kreika

    Silverking Parts Bike Do I Have Anything Correct?

    kreika, Jan 7, 2017
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    14
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    488
    John Gailey
    John Gailey
    Jul 13, 2017
  41. 66sprint

    26", Hibbard, HSB & Co. Headbadge

    66sprint, Jul 13, 2017
    Replies:
    1
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    110
    cds2323
    cds2323
    Jul 13, 2017
  42. Foxclassics

    Shelby Airflow girls

    Foxclassics, Jul 12, 2017
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    384
    redline1968
    redline1968
    Jul 12, 2017
  43. Rusty2wheels

    My new toy

    Rusty2wheels, Jul 10, 2017
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    16
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    465
    Rusty2wheels
    Rusty2wheels
    Jul 12, 2017
  44. Bikes62557

    Girls' Finest De Lux Equipped Elgin "Miss America"

    Bikes62557, Mar 2, 2017 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    55
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    2,367
    Bikes62557
    Bikes62557
    Jul 11, 2017
  45. 10~18kustoms

    '39 Monark 5 bar getting back together again.

    10~18kustoms, Jan 31, 2017 ... 2
    Replies:
    33
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    1,276
    WetDogGraphix
    WetDogGraphix
    Jul 11, 2017
  46. KelRod

    Monark Holiday and Firestone Holidays

    KelRod, Jul 11, 2017
    Replies:
    1
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    89
    Freqman1
    Freqman1
    Jul 11, 2017
  47. old hotrod

    Tankless Tuesday Balloon Tire bike pics

    old hotrod, Jan 6, 2015 ... 25 26 27
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    528
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    28,579
    stezell
    stezell
    Jul 11, 2017
  48. HANDLE BAR HORDER

    ONE GREEN ONE PLEASE

    HANDLE BAR HORDER, Jul 6, 2017 ... 2
    Replies:
    21
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    519
    Joseph FINN
    Joseph FINN
    Jul 10, 2017
  49. saladshooter

    1/2" Pitch Chains

    saladshooter, Jul 7, 2017
    Replies:
    7
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    158
    ricobike
    ricobike
    Jul 9, 2017
  50. Cowboy in NC

    Hey Shawn, Have You Ever Seen a Blue Elgin Motorbike Or Not?

    Cowboy in NC, Jul 8, 2017
    Replies:
    10
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    369
    mike j
    mike j
    Jul 9, 2017
  51. jungleterry

    Shelby tank Decal Help

    jungleterry, Jun 2, 2017
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    128
    the2finger
    the2finger
    Jul 8, 2017
  52. TheFizzer

    Elgin Value

    TheFizzer, Jul 7, 2017 ... 2
    Replies:
    25
    Views:
    523
    bikebozo
    bikebozo
    Jul 7, 2017
  53. THEGOLDENGREEK

    Shelby eagle, need help on the year!

    THEGOLDENGREEK, Jun 21, 2017
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    344
    Stanley
    Stanley
    Jul 6, 2017
  54. Foxclassics

    38 Colson

    Foxclassics, Jul 6, 2017
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    147
    Foxclassics
    Foxclassics
    Jul 6, 2017
  55. prewarmachine

    1935 Silver King?

    prewarmachine, Jun 7, 2017
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    7
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    383
    TR6SC
    TR6SC
    Jul 5, 2017
  56. RCajun

    Need help with i.d. of bike

    RCajun, Jul 5, 2017
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    122
    mike j
    mike j
    Jul 5, 2017
  57. Glenn Rhein

    Wards riverside tires

    Glenn Rhein, Jun 26, 2017
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    184
    Barto
    Barto
    Jul 4, 2017
  58. Pauliemon

    B10 is getting close.

    Pauliemon, Jul 2, 2017
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    211
    Freqman1
    Freqman1
    Jul 4, 2017
  59. Paulclarke

    My New Baby Flyte

    Paulclarke, Jun 30, 2017
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    252
    mfhemi1969
    mfhemi1969
    Jul 3, 2017
  60. Roadkill

    1948 Girls Columbia 5 Star

    Roadkill, Jun 18, 2017
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    254
    Roadkill
    Roadkill
    Jul 3, 2017
  61. rickyd

    Twin Flex

    rickyd, Jul 3, 2017
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    234
    Freqman1
    Freqman1
    Jul 3, 2017
  62. lgrinnings

    I was incredulous, but you guys know your stuff

    lgrinnings, Jun 28, 2017 ... 2
    Replies:
    20
    Views:
    609
    ricobike
    ricobike
    Jul 3, 2017
  63. Mikeamondo

    Have I identified it Correctly? '39 BF Goodrich by Schwinn?

    Mikeamondo, Jul 1, 2017
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    228
    GTs58
    GTs58
    Jul 2, 2017
  64. AntonyR

    Cleveland Welding S/N Project?

    AntonyR, May 23, 2008 ... 18 19 20
    Replies:
    381
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    64,154
    Jeff54
    Jeff54
    Jul 1, 2017
  65. whizzer kid

    Newly acquired CWC Roadmaster , 40??

    whizzer kid, Jul 1, 2017
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    165
    whizzer kid
    whizzer kid
    Jul 1, 2017
  66. scootergenius

    Reflectors on pre-war Hawthorne

    scootergenius, Jun 30, 2017
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    177
    KelRod
    KelRod
    Jul 1, 2017
  67. Phattiremike

    My latest! A Hiawatha Arrow

    Phattiremike, Nov 5, 2016
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    715
    Desireé
    Desireé
    Jul 1, 2017
  68. RandyCz

    Hawthorne Girls Aluminum Bike - Help!

    RandyCz, Mar 7, 2011
    Replies:
    12
    Views:
    1,895
    Glenn Rhein
    Glenn Rhein
    Jul 1, 2017
  69. carlitos60

    Who's BlueBird on eBay??

    carlitos60, Jun 29, 2017
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    236
    GTs58
    GTs58
    Jun 29, 2017
  70. Chiz

    40's or 50's Crescent loop frame questions.

    Chiz, Jun 6, 2017
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    10
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    229
    volksboy57
    volksboy57
    Jun 29, 2017
  71. Velocipedist Co.

    1936 Elgin Bluebird - Progress!

    Velocipedist Co., Jun 23, 2016 ... 8 9 10
    Replies:
    183
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    8,414
    Djshakes
    Djshakes
    Jun 29, 2017
  72. eisopt

    Help i.d. this bike

    eisopt, Jun 29, 2017
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    135
    bobcycles
    bobcycles
    Jun 29, 2017
  73. 41OLDSTEED

    Hawthorne CWC PRE WAR REAR RACK W/CURVED BRACES ?

    41OLDSTEED, Jun 28, 2017
    Replies:
    1
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    124
    41OLDSTEED
    41OLDSTEED
    Jun 29, 2017
  74. Foxclassics

    What make is this

    Foxclassics, Jun 29, 2017
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    0
    Views:
    115
    Foxclassics
    Foxclassics
    Jun 29, 2017
  75. Kelpie3

    Dissolving Rim Strip

    Kelpie3, Jun 27, 2017
    Replies:
    4
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    116
    Kelpie3
    Kelpie3
    Jun 28, 2017
  76. Glenn Rhein

    34 Troxel Silver King seat

    Glenn Rhein, May 27, 2017
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    312
    mfhemi1969
    mfhemi1969
    Jun 28, 2017
  77. the tinker

    Old Columbia

    the tinker, Jun 27, 2017
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    230
    partsguy
    partsguy
    Jun 28, 2017
  78. Kramai88

    Motorbike Clean Up

    Kramai88, Jun 25, 2017
    Replies:
    16
    Views:
    396
    markivpedalpusher
    markivpedalpusher
    Jun 27, 2017
  79. Jesse McCauley

    1940 Dayton / Huffman Airflex

    Jesse McCauley, Jun 15, 2017
    Replies:
    14
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    732
    37fleetwood
    37fleetwood
    Jun 26, 2017
  80. Strings-n-Spokes

    It rides nice

    Strings-n-Spokes, Dec 18, 2008 ... 2
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    34
    Views:
    3,298
    Krakatoa
    Krakatoa
    Jun 26, 2017
  81. kshimp41

    CWC Serial # help

    kshimp41, Jun 26, 2017
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    143
    tripple3
    tripple3
    Jun 26, 2017
  82. fordmike65

    LWB Colson 26" vs 28" differences

    fordmike65, Jun 26, 2017
    Replies:
    0
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    91
    fordmike65
    fordmike65
    Jun 26, 2017
  83. Dr.B

    Wtf is this on offer up!? Mercury Wildcat???

    Dr.B, Jun 24, 2017
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    4
    Views:
    271
    Dr.B
    Dr.B
    Jun 26, 2017
  84. TR6SC

    1935 Monark Silver King

    TR6SC, Mar 15, 2017
    Replies:
    15
    Views:
    443
    rustjunkie
    rustjunkie
    Jun 26, 2017
  85. Maskadeo

    Let's see some Motorbike Cycleplanes 1935 -1939

    Maskadeo, May 20, 2017 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    43
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    2,198
    Phattiremike
    Phattiremike
    Jun 26, 2017
  86. kunzog

    Columbia 5 Star

    kunzog, Jun 25, 2017
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    126
    HANDLE BAR HORDER
    HANDLE BAR HORDER
    Jun 25, 2017
  87. 1918 Ranger

    1937 Colson frame

    1918 Ranger, Jan 8, 2013 ... 2
    Replies:
    33
    Views:
    2,216
    fordmike65
    fordmike65
    Jun 25, 2017
  88. bentwoody66

    Great tubes!!!!!

    bentwoody66, Jun 24, 2017
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    149
    bentwoody66
    bentwoody66
    Jun 25, 2017
  89. kwoodyh

    Monark head badge full color

    kwoodyh, Jun 23, 2017
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    100
    kwoodyh
    kwoodyh
    Jun 24, 2017
  90. marius.suiram

    Colson year identification

    marius.suiram, Jun 21, 2017
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    174
    Adamtinkerer
    Adamtinkerer
    Jun 24, 2017
  91. Real Steel

    1941 Huffman Cadet

    Real Steel, Mar 16, 2013 ... 2
    Replies:
    34
    Views:
    3,945
    schwinndoggy
    schwinndoggy
    Jun 23, 2017
  92. Nickinator

    Colson Double Eagle Deluxe clean up

    Nickinator, Jun 4, 2017
    Replies:
    13
    Views:
    735
    Velocipedist Co.
    Velocipedist Co.
    Jun 23, 2017
  93. TOCKubin

    Help Needed 30s Shelby Gambles Eagle Camelback?

    TOCKubin, Jun 22, 2017
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    151
    stezell
    stezell
    Jun 22, 2017
  94. TR6SC

    Wards Hawthorne

    TR6SC, Jun 18, 2017
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    199
    szathmarig
    szathmarig
    Jun 21, 2017
  95. thebigorangecat

    Looking for a little more info on this frame - 30's Hawthorne?

    thebigorangecat, Jun 20, 2017
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    102
    szathmarig
    szathmarig
    Jun 21, 2017
  96. KelRod

    1949-1952 Monark Deluxe questions

    KelRod, Jun 21, 2017
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    84
    KelRod
    KelRod
    Jun 21, 2017
  97. SchwinnSchwing

    my Western Flyer x53

    SchwinnSchwing, Jun 8, 2017
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    182
    Christopher
    Christopher
    Jun 21, 2017
  98. rustyspoke66

    Hawthorne/ Orange is the new Red.

    rustyspoke66, May 14, 2017 ... 2
    Replies:
    29
    Views:
    891
    Oilit
    Oilit
    Jun 21, 2017
  99. Vintage-Whizzer

    Crazy Barn Find!!! Schwinn & Other Parts!!!

    Vintage-Whizzer, Jun 18, 2017
    Replies:
    18
    Views:
    601
    Vintage-Whizzer
    Vintage-Whizzer
    Jun 20, 2017
  100. XBPete

    Triple step hoops, what are they worth?

    XBPete, Jun 20, 2017
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    184
    Krakatoa
    Krakatoa
    Jun 20, 2017
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