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Rare Antique Fractal Vise
Rare Antique Fractal Vise [Restoration] I had know idea such a thing existed & now I must have one! Anybody got one of these bad boys?- chitown
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1918 Sears Catalog Via Hathitrust.org
https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/imgsrv/image?id=uiuo.ark:/13960/t75t81s47;seq=1360;width=1190 https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/imgsrv/image?id=uiuo.ark:/13960/t75t81s47;seq=1361;width=1190 https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/imgsrv/image?id=uiuo.ark:/13960/t75t81s47;seq=1362;width=1190...- chitown
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- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
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Westfield Paratrooper Bike
http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/5677826979.html- chitown
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Evolution of the bike
http://i.imgur.com/buVFeRo.gifv- chitown
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- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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1936 Wards Duralium
SOLD - 1936 Wards Duralium $̶1̶2̶0̶0̶ ̶+̶ ̶$̶1̶5̶0̶ ̶s̶h̶i̶p̶p̶i̶n̶g̶ $̶ ̶1̶,̶1̶0̶0̶ ̶s̶h̶i̶p̶p̶e̶d̶ $̶9̶0̶0̶ ̶s̶h̶i̶p̶p̶e̶d̶ Final Price Drop! Free winter storage and free delivery to Spring Memory Lane meet! ;) Delta pics added per request. $800 shipped to lower 48 $700 Local pick-up...- chitown
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- Forum: Sell - Trade: Bicycle Parts, Accessories, Ephemera
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1 Elgin torpedo grip
Need one 30's-40's Elgin torpedo style handlebar grip :eek: (with Elgin script)- chitown
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Help me adamtinkerer, you're my only hope
especially since RMS37 has left. Any other Murray serial # folks feel free to chime in. Just bought what I think is a wartime Murray built Elgin lightweight with stamping: MOD 502. 211 or 311??? SER 38904? I was hoping to nail down the year. Pics to follow once I pick up the bike this...- chitown
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- Replies: 1
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Long Spring Mesinger (restored)
Price Drop $200 shipped to continental US FedEx Ground used. Real leather covering memory foam padding recently restored but the hardware was done a few years ago and the enamel paint has minor chipping. No seat post clamp with this one. PayPal or MO Shipped from Chicago...- chitown
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- Replies: 2
- Forum: Sell - Trade: Bicycle Parts, Accessories, Ephemera
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2 Birds... One Stone
While reading the ingredients of my dandruff shampoo, I realized it contains hydrochloric acid and then it came to me... Bring my old rusty bikes in the shower with me and I can remove the rust on the bikes while at the same time maintain an itch free, dandruff free scalp. Hope this...- chitown
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- Replies: 3
- Forum: Bicycle Restoration Tips
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When in Chicago... just look up...
I've been in this building over a dozen times in the last few years and just today noticed the most awesome building decoration ever. Not only that but there are three of them! Chris S.O.T.F.M.- chitown
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Wards Riverside Mate tires 26x2.125 (with matching inner tubes)
A fine pair of Wards Riverside Mate tires with good tread and some cracking but they hold air well. Matching Wards inner tubes (hold air) included for that 100pt restoration! $45 shipped to continental US. Paypal or MO Thanks for looking. Chris- chitown
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For Trade - Tent Weights - for Catfish
Free delivery to Memory Lane of this wonderful set of tent weights. Thought Catfish would get first dibs on this pair. I'm interested in trading for something of less weight than these "tent weights". Note: I will be needing these for securing my tent while attending Memory Lane. Regards...- chitown
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For Trade with Hoofhearted only... Free delivery to Memory Lane
Patric, I have a patch of midwestern moss that is soon to be out of a home. The garage to it's south is soon to be no more. The moss will not likely survive the oncoming destruction of it's protective neighbor (the garage). Open for any interesting trades. Also if interested, let me know the...- chitown
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1936 Wards Duralium
Took out the latest build for a few miles on the local forest preserve trail. Just need a battery tube, cable and lense and perhaps a delta defender.- chitown
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- Replies: 1
- Forum: Classic Balloon Tire Bicycles 1933-1965
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Red Long Spring Troxel Restoration
I finally finished my Troxel project and wanted to share to get opinions and thoughts on market value on saddle restorations. I enjoyed this project and I was trying a new idea to replicate the patterned bottom piece of duck cloth by using a thick rubberized paint and "scratching" the grooves in...- chitown
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- Replies: 13
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Nice cast iron bike stand!
http://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/atq/4889380072.html- chitown
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Davis bars?
I was wondering what makes these specifically Davis? Did Davis make them or did they just happen to come off a Davis bike? What other bikes would this have come on? HD perhaps? Thanks in advance. http://thecabe.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?68530-davis-made-long-pull-bars- chitown
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- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
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Custom T-Shirts
I have some shirts in stock right now but I can also design and print custom shirts if you have a pic of any head badge or image you wish. These are not mass produced so small individual runs are possible. I use several photoshop filters and hand touch up much of the images to achieve the final... -
WWI bicycles - Literature and Fun Facts
Here you can post any WWI bicycle literature or fun fact. Starting with this piece from Oct 1917 when bids were submitted to get the first 10,000 military bicycle contract. It is interesting to see the different terms and rate of delivery. Also no bid from Great Western at this point? And...- chitown
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- Forum: Military Bicycles
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One bad A$$ Moto Guzzi!
http://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/bik/4669225318.html- chitown
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1920 Harley Davidson diamond frame bicycle
Looking for a 1920 Harley Davidson single owner, original paint, museum quality Diamond frame with bottle cap badge. Tires would be nice but not necessary. I don't have much money at this time but let's see what you've got and see if we can work a deal! Open to creative trades and bartering...- chitown
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Path Rat
Here is my little path racer rat. Specialized rock hopper with some 70's raingutters, flipped 1936 ladies bars and my frankinsaddle made from Vetta mtn bike seat carcass, an old Schwinn Approved 70's suburban saddle hardware and some customized padding and re-upholstered. I need some nicer...- chitown
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- Forum: Custom Bicycles
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George S Lewis
I just acquired a pretty rare book and I'm pretty excited to have. It was written by George Strong Lewis. He designed the 1st Silver Kings as well as being the Vice President and Manager at Mead Cycle Co for a number of years. He also is credited with several inventions and designs that were...- chitown
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- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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New Departure Model C brake arm
Here is what I am looking for to finish a project: PM with price and/or Send pics or email info to monarksilverking@gmail.com Thanks, Chris- chitown
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Manton & Smith made "Endurance Flyer" Western Tire Auto Stores... with locking fork!
Just picked up this beaut. I've already done a basic breakdown and cleaning. Older repaint (last 10-15 yrs???) with just red and silver over the chrome parts. I'm taking off some of the silver paint to see the condition of the chrome or what's left of chrome. I wasn't sure if the fork was...- chitown
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- Forum: Classic Balloon Tire Bicycles 1933-1965
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24" Goodyear All Weather Air Wheel G-3 tires with triple step rims (Silver King)
A set of matching Goodyear All Weather Air Wheel G-3 tires. One tire has mold tabs still and little wear. Other tire has some wear but in good condition for show. Cracking on worn tire more prevelant than the newer tire but cracking on worn tire is not continuous, only sporadic. Newer one has...- chitown
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- Forum: Sell - Trade: Bicycle Parts, Accessories, Ephemera
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The 1916 Silver King!!!
Fully nickeled frame in 1916.- chitown
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- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
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Excelsior bought out Huffman Mfg in 1922
This one is news to me... anyone else? August 17 1922 Motorcycle Illustrated:- chitown
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- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
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surly pugsley's ancestor
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- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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EARLY Chicago Cycle Supply BADGE
I'm looking for an early Chicago Cycle Supply badge that has 3 1/16" vertical spacing. I'd also take an Edwards & Crist badge with the same spacing. Let's see what you've got! Chris- chitown
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- Forum: Wanted: Bikes, Trikes, Parts, Accessories, Etc.
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1921 Schwinn ads via hathitrust
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- Forum: All Things Schwinn
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Harley Davidson bicycle ads and articles
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- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
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Introducing the 1920 Columbia line
- chitown
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Schwinn's 1,000,000th built bicycle! 1917 article via hathitrust.org online library
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- Forum: All Things Schwinn
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1922 & 1912 Sears catalogs via hathitrust.org
Yet another gem from the digital library at hathitrust.org!!! First up this 1922 catalog. Original from Princeton University, digitized by g00gle. Excelsior built motobike?:confused:- chitown
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- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
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1936 Sears Catalog via hathitrust.org
Digitized by g00gle: public domain- chitown
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- Forum: Classic Balloon Tire Bicycles 1933-1965
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Older stlye Lincoln head badge OR...
OR any early Chicago Cycle Supply that has holes 3 1/16" apart! Thanks, Chris EMAIL PICS and PRICE TO: monarksilverking@gmail.com- chitown
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- Forum: Wanted: Bikes, Trikes, Parts, Accessories, Etc.
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Fake (repop) Harley Davidson badge???
Caveat emptor The out of focus shot is the icing on the cake! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Harley-Davidson-Antique-Bicycle-Head-Badge-1918-/251388718863?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a87ef6f0f&vxp=mtr- chitown
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Who was the first to use a Delta Silver Ray mounted on a fender?
Monark Silver King Carlton's thread got me looking into patents again and I was able to find a link to the court's decision in: Battery Patents Corp (1st Silver King producers) - VS - Chicago Cycle Supply (most of the Schwinn stock in the 30's were badged by this outfit (I think...- chitown
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Lewis Cycles Super Club
Found this lovely little lady bike on ebay and a deal was made. Another deal to have it transported to the Arlington Heights swap on Sunday and it was in my hands. 1939 George Lewis built (at the same address as the 36-37 Silver Kings were built at (1240 N. Homan Ave., Chicago). Sporting...- chitown
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- Forum: Vintage Lightweight Bicycles
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International Stamping Co and other accessories makers
Here are some clips I've found on International Stamping and it's President, Walter Green that I wanted to pass along. from "Manufacturing and Wholesale Industries of Chicago" published in 1918 Found this pretty interesting: He sold over 500,000 mud guards for motorcycles...- chitown
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- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
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early 30's Elgin $200
Looks like a deal to me. Somebody snatch this up before I do. http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/bik/3920571497.html- chitown
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1920's Elgin Sprocket...
On a 1905 Mead: This sprocket has been shown on a 1918 Mead Pathfinder, 1904-7 Excelsior Supply and the 20's Excelsior built Elgin.- chitown
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- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
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After Designing 1st Silver Kings...
George Lewis had designed the first Silver Kings and didn't appear on any SK patents after 1935-6. Was there a split in leadership? He was not involved in the wingbar or flocycle designs that I know of. Before designing the Silver Kings he was President of Mead Motor Company in 1904 and...- chitown
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X-treme 1905 bicycle stunt!
Before X-Games there was the Buffalo Bill show: Antonio Pubillones who performed this stunt went on to run his own carnival in Cuba around 1910ish.- chitown
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AMAZING collection of Photographs: St. Louis, Mo. 1914-1917
Glass Plate Photography Thomas Kempland Collection J. R. Eike Photography, St. Louis, Mo. 1914-1917 Courtesy of Thomas Kempland, Concord Village, Mo. http://www.usgennet.org/usa/mo/county/stlouis/kempland/glassplate.htm Be sure to check out the Anheuser Busch photos. Really a treasure...- chitown
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1918 Harley Davidson trussed fork
On a 1915 Ranger Superbe Motorbike. Chris (Fat Tire Trader) was kind enough to scan and post this 1915 Ranger Superbe Motorbike model. It even mentions the sloping angles like a motorcycle. This is the fork that I said looked like the 1918 Harley trussed fork. In the ad I used (B+W...- chitown
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Lets move to Shelby
Here is a glimpse into that short lived Shelby company that formed in 1922 with some interesting names as incorporation members. This would have pre-dated the Shelby Cycle Co that made the Lindy which all the info I have read says it was formed in 1925. The Shelby Cycle Frame Mfg Co Shelby...- chitown
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Excelsior bicycles
There are lot's of different Excelsior's out there and hopefully I can document some of these different companies and fill in the time lines of the what they built and or sold. Excelsior Supply Co of Chicago was the founded by George Robie. Here are some clips from a 1903 Motor Magazine...- chitown
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Rare Antique Fractal Vise
Rare Antique Fractal Vise [Restoration] I had know idea such a thing existed & now I must have one! Anybody got one of these bad boys?- chitown
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- Replies: 9
- Forum: The Workshop
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1918 Sears Catalog Via Hathitrust.org
https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/imgsrv/image?id=uiuo.ark:/13960/t75t81s47;seq=1360;width=1190 https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/imgsrv/image?id=uiuo.ark:/13960/t75t81s47;seq=1361;width=1190 https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/imgsrv/image?id=uiuo.ark:/13960/t75t81s47;seq=1362;width=1190...- chitown
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- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
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Westfield Paratrooper Bike
http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/5677826979.html- chitown
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- Forum: Stuff on eBay, Craigslist, Facebook etc.
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Evolution of the bike
http://i.imgur.com/buVFeRo.gifv- chitown
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- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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1936 Wards Duralium
SOLD - 1936 Wards Duralium $̶1̶2̶0̶0̶ ̶+̶ ̶$̶1̶5̶0̶ ̶s̶h̶i̶p̶p̶i̶n̶g̶ $̶ ̶1̶,̶1̶0̶0̶ ̶s̶h̶i̶p̶p̶e̶d̶ $̶9̶0̶0̶ ̶s̶h̶i̶p̶p̶e̶d̶ Final Price Drop! Free winter storage and free delivery to Spring Memory Lane meet! ;) Delta pics added per request. $800 shipped to lower 48 $700 Local pick-up...- chitown
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- Forum: Sell - Trade: Bicycle Parts, Accessories, Ephemera
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1 Elgin torpedo grip
Need one 30's-40's Elgin torpedo style handlebar grip :eek: (with Elgin script)- chitown
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- Replies: 13
- Forum: Wanted: Bikes, Trikes, Parts, Accessories, Etc.
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Help me adamtinkerer, you're my only hope
especially since RMS37 has left. Any other Murray serial # folks feel free to chime in. Just bought what I think is a wartime Murray built Elgin lightweight with stamping: MOD 502. 211 or 311??? SER 38904? I was hoping to nail down the year. Pics to follow once I pick up the bike this...- chitown
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- Replies: 1
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Long Spring Mesinger (restored)
Price Drop $200 shipped to continental US FedEx Ground used. Real leather covering memory foam padding recently restored but the hardware was done a few years ago and the enamel paint has minor chipping. No seat post clamp with this one. PayPal or MO Shipped from Chicago...- chitown
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- Replies: 2
- Forum: Sell - Trade: Bicycle Parts, Accessories, Ephemera
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2 Birds... One Stone
While reading the ingredients of my dandruff shampoo, I realized it contains hydrochloric acid and then it came to me... Bring my old rusty bikes in the shower with me and I can remove the rust on the bikes while at the same time maintain an itch free, dandruff free scalp. Hope this...- chitown
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- Replies: 3
- Forum: Bicycle Restoration Tips
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When in Chicago... just look up...
I've been in this building over a dozen times in the last few years and just today noticed the most awesome building decoration ever. Not only that but there are three of them! Chris S.O.T.F.M.- chitown
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- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Wards Riverside Mate tires 26x2.125 (with matching inner tubes)
A fine pair of Wards Riverside Mate tires with good tread and some cracking but they hold air well. Matching Wards inner tubes (hold air) included for that 100pt restoration! $45 shipped to continental US. Paypal or MO Thanks for looking. Chris- chitown
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- Forum: Sell - Trade: Bicycle Parts, Accessories, Ephemera
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For Trade - Tent Weights - for Catfish
Free delivery to Memory Lane of this wonderful set of tent weights. Thought Catfish would get first dibs on this pair. I'm interested in trading for something of less weight than these "tent weights". Note: I will be needing these for securing my tent while attending Memory Lane. Regards...- chitown
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For Trade with Hoofhearted only... Free delivery to Memory Lane
Patric, I have a patch of midwestern moss that is soon to be out of a home. The garage to it's south is soon to be no more. The moss will not likely survive the oncoming destruction of it's protective neighbor (the garage). Open for any interesting trades. Also if interested, let me know the...- chitown
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- Replies: 7
- Forum: Sell - Trade: Everything Else
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1936 Wards Duralium
Took out the latest build for a few miles on the local forest preserve trail. Just need a battery tube, cable and lense and perhaps a delta defender.- chitown
- Thread
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Classic Balloon Tire Bicycles 1933-1965
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Red Long Spring Troxel Restoration
I finally finished my Troxel project and wanted to share to get opinions and thoughts on market value on saddle restorations. I enjoyed this project and I was trying a new idea to replicate the patterned bottom piece of duck cloth by using a thick rubberized paint and "scratching" the grooves in...- chitown
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- Replies: 13
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Nice cast iron bike stand!
http://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/atq/4889380072.html- chitown
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Davis bars?
I was wondering what makes these specifically Davis? Did Davis make them or did they just happen to come off a Davis bike? What other bikes would this have come on? HD perhaps? Thanks in advance. http://thecabe.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?68530-davis-made-long-pull-bars- chitown
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- Replies: 8
- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
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Custom T-Shirts
I have some shirts in stock right now but I can also design and print custom shirts if you have a pic of any head badge or image you wish. These are not mass produced so small individual runs are possible. I use several photoshop filters and hand touch up much of the images to achieve the final... -
WWI bicycles - Literature and Fun Facts
Here you can post any WWI bicycle literature or fun fact. Starting with this piece from Oct 1917 when bids were submitted to get the first 10,000 military bicycle contract. It is interesting to see the different terms and rate of delivery. Also no bid from Great Western at this point? And...- chitown
- Thread
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Military Bicycles
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One bad A$$ Moto Guzzi!
http://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/bik/4669225318.html- chitown
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- Replies: 2
- Forum: Stuff on eBay, Craigslist, Facebook etc.
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1920 Harley Davidson diamond frame bicycle
Looking for a 1920 Harley Davidson single owner, original paint, museum quality Diamond frame with bottle cap badge. Tires would be nice but not necessary. I don't have much money at this time but let's see what you've got and see if we can work a deal! Open to creative trades and bartering...- chitown
- Thread
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Wanted: Bikes, Trikes, Parts, Accessories, Etc.
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Path Rat
Here is my little path racer rat. Specialized rock hopper with some 70's raingutters, flipped 1936 ladies bars and my frankinsaddle made from Vetta mtn bike seat carcass, an old Schwinn Approved 70's suburban saddle hardware and some customized padding and re-upholstered. I need some nicer...- chitown
- Thread
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Custom Bicycles
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George S Lewis
I just acquired a pretty rare book and I'm pretty excited to have. It was written by George Strong Lewis. He designed the 1st Silver Kings as well as being the Vice President and Manager at Mead Cycle Co for a number of years. He also is credited with several inventions and designs that were...- chitown
- Thread
- Replies: 12
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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New Departure Model C brake arm
Here is what I am looking for to finish a project: PM with price and/or Send pics or email info to monarksilverking@gmail.com Thanks, Chris- chitown
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- Replies: 3
- Forum: Wanted: Bikes, Trikes, Parts, Accessories, Etc.
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Manton & Smith made "Endurance Flyer" Western Tire Auto Stores... with locking fork!
Just picked up this beaut. I've already done a basic breakdown and cleaning. Older repaint (last 10-15 yrs???) with just red and silver over the chrome parts. I'm taking off some of the silver paint to see the condition of the chrome or what's left of chrome. I wasn't sure if the fork was...- chitown
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- Replies: 12
- Forum: Classic Balloon Tire Bicycles 1933-1965
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24" Goodyear All Weather Air Wheel G-3 tires with triple step rims (Silver King)
A set of matching Goodyear All Weather Air Wheel G-3 tires. One tire has mold tabs still and little wear. Other tire has some wear but in good condition for show. Cracking on worn tire more prevelant than the newer tire but cracking on worn tire is not continuous, only sporadic. Newer one has...- chitown
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- Replies: 1
- Forum: Sell - Trade: Bicycle Parts, Accessories, Ephemera
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The 1916 Silver King!!!
Fully nickeled frame in 1916.- chitown
- Thread
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
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Excelsior bought out Huffman Mfg in 1922
This one is news to me... anyone else? August 17 1922 Motorcycle Illustrated:- chitown
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- Replies: 6
- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
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surly pugsley's ancestor
- chitown
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- Replies: 0
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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EARLY Chicago Cycle Supply BADGE
I'm looking for an early Chicago Cycle Supply badge that has 3 1/16" vertical spacing. I'd also take an Edwards & Crist badge with the same spacing. Let's see what you've got! Chris- chitown
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- Replies: 0
- Forum: Wanted: Bikes, Trikes, Parts, Accessories, Etc.
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1921 Schwinn ads via hathitrust
- chitown
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- Replies: 7
- Forum: All Things Schwinn
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Harley Davidson bicycle ads and articles
- chitown
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- Replies: 12
- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
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Introducing the 1920 Columbia line
- chitown
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- Replies: 1
- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
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Schwinn's 1,000,000th built bicycle! 1917 article via hathitrust.org online library
- chitown
- Thread
- Replies: 13
- Forum: All Things Schwinn
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1922 & 1912 Sears catalogs via hathitrust.org
Yet another gem from the digital library at hathitrust.org!!! First up this 1922 catalog. Original from Princeton University, digitized by g00gle. Excelsior built motobike?:confused:- chitown
- Thread
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
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1936 Sears Catalog via hathitrust.org
Digitized by g00gle: public domain- chitown
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- Replies: 13
- Forum: Classic Balloon Tire Bicycles 1933-1965
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Older stlye Lincoln head badge OR...
OR any early Chicago Cycle Supply that has holes 3 1/16" apart! Thanks, Chris EMAIL PICS and PRICE TO: monarksilverking@gmail.com- chitown
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- Replies: 0
- Forum: Wanted: Bikes, Trikes, Parts, Accessories, Etc.
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Fake (repop) Harley Davidson badge???
Caveat emptor The out of focus shot is the icing on the cake! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Harley-Davidson-Antique-Bicycle-Head-Badge-1918-/251388718863?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a87ef6f0f&vxp=mtr- chitown
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Who was the first to use a Delta Silver Ray mounted on a fender?
Monark Silver King Carlton's thread got me looking into patents again and I was able to find a link to the court's decision in: Battery Patents Corp (1st Silver King producers) - VS - Chicago Cycle Supply (most of the Schwinn stock in the 30's were badged by this outfit (I think...- chitown
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Lewis Cycles Super Club
Found this lovely little lady bike on ebay and a deal was made. Another deal to have it transported to the Arlington Heights swap on Sunday and it was in my hands. 1939 George Lewis built (at the same address as the 36-37 Silver Kings were built at (1240 N. Homan Ave., Chicago). Sporting...- chitown
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International Stamping Co and other accessories makers
Here are some clips I've found on International Stamping and it's President, Walter Green that I wanted to pass along. from "Manufacturing and Wholesale Industries of Chicago" published in 1918 Found this pretty interesting: He sold over 500,000 mud guards for motorcycles...- chitown
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early 30's Elgin $200
Looks like a deal to me. Somebody snatch this up before I do. http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/bik/3920571497.html- chitown
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1920's Elgin Sprocket...
On a 1905 Mead: This sprocket has been shown on a 1918 Mead Pathfinder, 1904-7 Excelsior Supply and the 20's Excelsior built Elgin.- chitown
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After Designing 1st Silver Kings...
George Lewis had designed the first Silver Kings and didn't appear on any SK patents after 1935-6. Was there a split in leadership? He was not involved in the wingbar or flocycle designs that I know of. Before designing the Silver Kings he was President of Mead Motor Company in 1904 and...- chitown
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X-treme 1905 bicycle stunt!
Before X-Games there was the Buffalo Bill show: Antonio Pubillones who performed this stunt went on to run his own carnival in Cuba around 1910ish.- chitown
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AMAZING collection of Photographs: St. Louis, Mo. 1914-1917
Glass Plate Photography Thomas Kempland Collection J. R. Eike Photography, St. Louis, Mo. 1914-1917 Courtesy of Thomas Kempland, Concord Village, Mo. http://www.usgennet.org/usa/mo/county/stlouis/kempland/glassplate.htm Be sure to check out the Anheuser Busch photos. Really a treasure...- chitown
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1918 Harley Davidson trussed fork
On a 1915 Ranger Superbe Motorbike. Chris (Fat Tire Trader) was kind enough to scan and post this 1915 Ranger Superbe Motorbike model. It even mentions the sloping angles like a motorcycle. This is the fork that I said looked like the 1918 Harley trussed fork. In the ad I used (B+W...- chitown
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Lets move to Shelby
Here is a glimpse into that short lived Shelby company that formed in 1922 with some interesting names as incorporation members. This would have pre-dated the Shelby Cycle Co that made the Lindy which all the info I have read says it was formed in 1925. The Shelby Cycle Frame Mfg Co Shelby...- chitown
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Excelsior bicycles
There are lot's of different Excelsior's out there and hopefully I can document some of these different companies and fill in the time lines of the what they built and or sold. Excelsior Supply Co of Chicago was the founded by George Robie. Here are some clips from a 1903 Motor Magazine...- chitown
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