Recent content by SlyRed

J.C. Higgins Flighliner Here's my chrome framed Flightliner. I bought it locally (Chicago suburbs) this summer from another middle-aged guy who'd had it in safe keeping for ten years or so. I disassembled the bike down to the bare frame so that I could repack all the bearings and clean every...

Train/Plane Head Badge Is the overall height ~ 3 5/8 inches and the rivet hole centers ~ 3 1/4 inches? Thanks, SlyRed

I'm seeking a vintage, very good - excellent Plane/Train head badge (full size). Prefer brass base metal. PM me if you have one for sale. I'd like to see pictures. SlyRed

Elgin Rack PM sent on Elgin Rack.

Schwinn Straightbar Tank Well, I took the advice of the majority and bought an original used straightbar tank. By the end of the week I'll probably have all my parts ready to go to the powdercoater. Now on to building my wheelset. SlyRed

Sure, I'd like to know how much he wants for it. I'd like to see pictures.

Maybe I'll buy a bare metal one and paint it. Perhaps the lack of detail will be less apparent. Do you have a picture of yours mounted on the bike?

Has anyone purchased a reproduction tank for a straightbar frame from Memory Lane Classics? If so, what's your opinion of the quality? Also, please state if you bought the bare metal or chrome plated tank. SlyRed

WTB Early Fifties straight bar frame, Panther, etc. Big plus if you have a vintage Schwinn springer to go with it. I'll consider just a frame. Let me know if you have either/or both. Seeking a good solid frame for my project. SlyRed, Chicago

1961 J.C. Higgins Flightliner