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1963 Newton Ia. plate on Juvenile saddle
Yes, tiny little washing machine outfit called Maytag.- all riders
- Post #2
- Forum: Sell - Trade: Bicycle Parts, Accessories, Ephemera
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1955 Zundapp
Yeah! James m125 is on my list of bikes I need to own before I'm dead.- all riders
- Post #6
- Forum: Antique Motorcycles
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1940 men's elgin bike with long tank and headlight
Also, the font of the stamped numbers is definitively CWC. Your bike is from late 1940 to '41.- all riders
- Post #22
- Forum: Sell - Trade: Complete Bicycles
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PAINT COLOR INFO WANTED.
Right, that's what I was hoping for. I do a lot of painting and can match pretty well by eye--I'll go that route. Thanks for your Input, Shawn.- all riders
- Post #3
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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WITHDRAWN
this headight bracket mounts under the sping section of the fork and acts as a washer for the spring king-pin bolt. please contact me if you have one to spare. thanks.- all riders
- Thread
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Wanted: Bikes, Trikes, Parts, Accessories, Etc.
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PAINT COLOR INFO WANTED.
I suppose this info might be buried deep in these pages, but i've had no luck. I'm looking for insight (paint codes) into two shades of red. The first: the maroon-ish, dark wine red of the post war CWC Hawthorne. (seems 95% of these bikes were either this red with white, or black with...- all riders
- Thread
- Replies: 2
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Shenandoah Iowa bike tags
Hey, the Everly Brothers grew up in Shenandoah----those are probably theirs!- all riders
- Post #3
- Forum: Deal Or No Deal
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Post your klunker pics here!
U-brakes showed up ( at least on Specialized bikes) for the years '86, '87 and '88-I believe.- all riders
- Post #324
- Forum: Vintage Mountain Bikes
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Post your klunker pics here!
Maybe it was all the cyclist on the shoulder--popular riding spot. Where was that bike listed? I missed it-- I must be slipping.- all riders
- Post #311
- Forum: Vintage Mountain Bikes
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Take it off any sweet jumps ?
I may be wrong, and I hope I am, but that has a photoshop quality to it around the wheels.- all riders
- Post #52
- Forum: All Things Schwinn
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JC Higgins Color Flow ID
first year for colorflow, no? and I believe springer was optional.- all riders
- Post #10
- Forum: Classic Balloon Tire Bicycles 1933-1965
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Fill pitting?
yes, all the time. Do you think the cars you see getting smashed in movies are actually nice ones?- all riders
- Post #18
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Fill pitting?
I've been making metal and fiberglass props for the film industry for 28 years ( you've seen my work, I haven't yours). I learned most of what I know about fiberglass (and bondo) from Luis Jimenez (big blue horse-Denver airport), but I appreciate your permission to feel free.- all riders
- Post #16
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Fill pitting?
Please? 3m says that major pitting is exactly one of the uses for their product, Bondo. It is perfect for it. And 2 part high-build primer (every can i've used)clearly says it's main purpose is for filling fine scratches, generally as a finish coat to bondo--a modern replacement for the old red...- all riders
- Post #14
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Fill pitting?
if you can't easily get it with Bondo, then it's something other than pitting. I personally think lead/solder is the way to go. As Taco Chris says, it can be done with welding as well but you'll need a wire welder and enough grinding skills to not facet your tubes. Body lead or solder are soft...- all riders
- Post #9
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Old versus new bicycles
Hey, I worked in a bike shop in Iowa(city) in the 70's and different one in the 80's and your point is taken--But in the 70's BSA and 9/16 were not really standard. lots of French and Italian machine on the road then. The square taper on a BB spindle wasn't standard either---this went on into...- all riders
- Post #36
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Sunday's Show and Tell ...2/6/22
Love it, The early Herky the Hawk of my youth growing up in Iowa City. The modernized one (currently used on helmets and such) came in about 1980 ish when Hayden Fry started coaching at Iowa- all riders
- Post #35
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Crank Stamps "Circle M"
Nope. it was Stamped in the finishing die of a multi-die drop forging process. Any lines you may see elsewhere that make it look like it has casting "flash" are from the metal being squeezed past the edges of the dies- all riders
- Post #3
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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On the Hunt in 2022...
Elgin Oriole, Schwinn b10e, other 1935 or earlier motobike with original paint(may have to be rough original paint)- all riders
- Post #93
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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value of this lemond?
G OOD DEAL FOR SURE, Just some things to be aware of; of all the modern shifters (brifters, brake-shift), only Campagnolo are truly rebuildable. Shimano(Dura ace) can be serviced usually to get some more usable time out of them but not really rebuilt--and a new or lightly used set of brifters...- all riders
- Post #50
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Bicycle chain anvil WANTED
Find a Mini anvil (not hard to do) and a machine shop could do that (with that picture and a sample of chain size) easily--I mean simple for anyone with a mill.- all riders
- Post #7
- Forum: Wanted: Bikes, Trikes, Parts, Accessories, Etc.
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Interesting find on Craigslist. Who can say no to free?
can't beat the price!- all riders
- Post #2
- Forum: Middleweight Bicycles
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J.C. Higgins mens bike.
Yes, Jetflow. What seems to be correct are the frame , the rear rack, and chainring/crank. I do believe the fork is from a sears bike, but an earlier Elgin model. As to what to do with the bike--make it a rider. I have a western flyer X-53 (same frame, essentially same fork as beehive) and it...- all riders
- Post #11
- Forum: Project Rides
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J.C. Higgins mens bike.
Someone will let you know about the numbers (the 502 just indicates it was built for Sears). The bike was built by Murray Ohio Mfg.(or just Murray) and it seems that your bike might have started life as either a Higgins Colorflow or Jetflow model from sears- all riders
- Post #2
- Forum: Project Rides
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BF Goodrich question?
I've seen many things on the F train, but never a nice old Schwinn. Love that picture of that bike against the timeless tile of the subway station. Picture brings back many memories, thanks.- all riders
- Post #8
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Bianchi motorcycles
I'd buy it, depending on price. Parts are probably not that hard to get nor particularly expensive. I've had quite a few small-bore Italian bikes And they tend to use the same parts. I'd bet the headlight bucket(and speedo) are SEV. The carburetor ids, most likely a Dellorto. and engine parts...- all riders
- Post #6
- Forum: Antique Motorcycles
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What is the correct Springer for Female Monark Rocket
I agree with B607. I think the girl's was a single spring version of the boy's. The springer on yours is from a Snyder built bike.- all riders
- Post #3
- Forum: Classic Balloon Tire Bicycles 1933-1965
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Vintage trailer
Sear Allstate? They definitely did the one-wheeled trailers.- all riders
- Post #2
- Forum: Antique Motorcycles
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Sunday's Show and Tell ... 8/22/21
looks like a section of the "amplifier"/ sound expander from an early phonograph- all riders
- Post #27
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Sunday's Show and Tell ...8/15/21
looks like a mid '50s Huffman. someone will know for sure- all riders
- Post #30
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Davenport IA. motorcycle swap Sep.2-4
I'll try asking this question here since my post in the General conversation was serenaded by crickets---Who, among fellow CABERS, is planning on going to Iowa? I plan on going and will be looking to finally acquire a motorcycle that's been on the must have list for nearly 40 years.- all riders
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- Replies: 6
- Forum: Antique Motorcycles
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First-Time Buyer of Welder Needs Education
I would strongly advise you go with a Hobart because you'll find one in your price range, and they are a Miller product--very close in most respects to their Miller counterparts and getting more and more similar each model-year. You will find parts and service at any welding shop that handles...- all riders
- Post #19
- Forum: The Workshop
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INTERESTED IN KNOWING who's going to Davenport, IA. motorcycle swap
Hey all, I'm curious to find out how many Cabers plan to go to the Chief Blackhawk motorcycle swap in Davenport Iowa (sep 2-4)?- all riders
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- Replies: 6
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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What is this scooter frame?
The Indian is a Welbike rebadged for U.S. market. Your scooter is English- all riders
- Post #6
- Forum: Antique Motorcycles
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Help with ID of Schwinn
a braided wire "cup brush" on an angle grinder would work great for your intent---But know what you're doing, or don't do it. some of the tight corners and edges can make the brush(and grinder) jump--if a cup brush gets ahold of clothing it will run up and down you and mess you up. That said...- all riders
- Post #10
- Forum: All Things Schwinn
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What is this scooter frame?
maybe paratrooper? I think English--WelBike? Pretty sure that's a Welbike. Wartime only product.- all riders
- Post #4
- Forum: Antique Motorcycles
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Not sure of the vintage- Bianchi 18 speed
Definitely mid-eighties. Juvela says '84, but I'm gonna go one year later so that those aero brake levers can work their way down to that lower price point model. Would expect Modolo brakes (very good) and Ofmega crankset(perfect, quality copy of Campy unit). If Ofmega crank then would also...- all riders
- Post #9
- Forum: Vintage Lightweight Bicycles
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Scheuer Aristocrat
He must be charging $100 for each of the distinct bends in the fork!- all riders
- Post #10
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Need ID of Hawthorne
Yes, 52. Snyder used a reverse number system(25 is 1952). There is one of these for sale currently on The Cabe (for sale section) that is complete--so you can see what yours would look like fully dressed. I don't know what the model is called but it's one step below the top of the line...- all riders
- Post #3
- Forum: Classic Balloon Tire Bicycles 1933-1965
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Help identify Dads bike!!
Maybe Converse, but I'm gonna say Keds.- all riders
- Post #9
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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1946 Hawthorne —- Price?
At least for the men's bikes, 1946 were not available with tank or rack--too soon after war--my guess is seller's date is wrong also- all riders
- Post #8
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Wizard of Oz Bike
And to think, all PeeWee had to do was click his heels three times and say "I want to go to the Alamo"- all riders
- Post #27
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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What are they smokin' in Austin?
Ha! It appears to be within two minutes of me. Personally, I wouldn't give $200 for it--it does nothing for me. But you know there are a ton of hipsters here, many with a lot of money, and so we see a lot of this type of sale--hoping someone's just gotta have it, There is rarely a deal to be had...- all riders
- Post #2
- Forum: Stuff on eBay, Craigslist, Facebook etc.
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41 All American
Thank you for the clarification. (Iowa Hawkeyes--black and yellow)- all riders
- Post #13
- Forum: Project Rides
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1963 Newton Ia. plate on Juvenile saddle
Yes, tiny little washing machine outfit called Maytag.- all riders
- Post #2
- Forum: Sell - Trade: Bicycle Parts, Accessories, Ephemera
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1955 Zundapp
Yeah! James m125 is on my list of bikes I need to own before I'm dead.- all riders
- Post #6
- Forum: Antique Motorcycles
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1940 men's elgin bike with long tank and headlight
Also, the font of the stamped numbers is definitively CWC. Your bike is from late 1940 to '41.- all riders
- Post #22
- Forum: Sell - Trade: Complete Bicycles
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PAINT COLOR INFO WANTED.
Right, that's what I was hoping for. I do a lot of painting and can match pretty well by eye--I'll go that route. Thanks for your Input, Shawn.- all riders
- Post #3
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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WITHDRAWN
this headight bracket mounts under the sping section of the fork and acts as a washer for the spring king-pin bolt. please contact me if you have one to spare. thanks.- all riders
- Thread
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Wanted: Bikes, Trikes, Parts, Accessories, Etc.
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PAINT COLOR INFO WANTED.
I suppose this info might be buried deep in these pages, but i've had no luck. I'm looking for insight (paint codes) into two shades of red. The first: the maroon-ish, dark wine red of the post war CWC Hawthorne. (seems 95% of these bikes were either this red with white, or black with...- all riders
- Thread
- Replies: 2
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Shenandoah Iowa bike tags
Hey, the Everly Brothers grew up in Shenandoah----those are probably theirs!- all riders
- Post #3
- Forum: Deal Or No Deal
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Post your klunker pics here!
U-brakes showed up ( at least on Specialized bikes) for the years '86, '87 and '88-I believe.- all riders
- Post #324
- Forum: Vintage Mountain Bikes
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Post your klunker pics here!
Maybe it was all the cyclist on the shoulder--popular riding spot. Where was that bike listed? I missed it-- I must be slipping.- all riders
- Post #311
- Forum: Vintage Mountain Bikes
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Take it off any sweet jumps ?
I may be wrong, and I hope I am, but that has a photoshop quality to it around the wheels.- all riders
- Post #52
- Forum: All Things Schwinn
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JC Higgins Color Flow ID
first year for colorflow, no? and I believe springer was optional.- all riders
- Post #10
- Forum: Classic Balloon Tire Bicycles 1933-1965
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Fill pitting?
yes, all the time. Do you think the cars you see getting smashed in movies are actually nice ones?- all riders
- Post #18
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Fill pitting?
I've been making metal and fiberglass props for the film industry for 28 years ( you've seen my work, I haven't yours). I learned most of what I know about fiberglass (and bondo) from Luis Jimenez (big blue horse-Denver airport), but I appreciate your permission to feel free.- all riders
- Post #16
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Fill pitting?
Please? 3m says that major pitting is exactly one of the uses for their product, Bondo. It is perfect for it. And 2 part high-build primer (every can i've used)clearly says it's main purpose is for filling fine scratches, generally as a finish coat to bondo--a modern replacement for the old red...- all riders
- Post #14
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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A
Fill pitting?
if you can't easily get it with Bondo, then it's something other than pitting. I personally think lead/solder is the way to go. As Taco Chris says, it can be done with welding as well but you'll need a wire welder and enough grinding skills to not facet your tubes. Body lead or solder are soft...- all riders
- Post #9
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Old versus new bicycles
Hey, I worked in a bike shop in Iowa(city) in the 70's and different one in the 80's and your point is taken--But in the 70's BSA and 9/16 were not really standard. lots of French and Italian machine on the road then. The square taper on a BB spindle wasn't standard either---this went on into...- all riders
- Post #36
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Sunday's Show and Tell ...2/6/22
Love it, The early Herky the Hawk of my youth growing up in Iowa City. The modernized one (currently used on helmets and such) came in about 1980 ish when Hayden Fry started coaching at Iowa- all riders
- Post #35
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Crank Stamps "Circle M"
Nope. it was Stamped in the finishing die of a multi-die drop forging process. Any lines you may see elsewhere that make it look like it has casting "flash" are from the metal being squeezed past the edges of the dies- all riders
- Post #3
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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On the Hunt in 2022...
Elgin Oriole, Schwinn b10e, other 1935 or earlier motobike with original paint(may have to be rough original paint)- all riders
- Post #93
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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A
value of this lemond?
G OOD DEAL FOR SURE, Just some things to be aware of; of all the modern shifters (brifters, brake-shift), only Campagnolo are truly rebuildable. Shimano(Dura ace) can be serviced usually to get some more usable time out of them but not really rebuilt--and a new or lightly used set of brifters...- all riders
- Post #50
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Bicycle chain anvil WANTED
Find a Mini anvil (not hard to do) and a machine shop could do that (with that picture and a sample of chain size) easily--I mean simple for anyone with a mill.- all riders
- Post #7
- Forum: Wanted: Bikes, Trikes, Parts, Accessories, Etc.
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Interesting find on Craigslist. Who can say no to free?
can't beat the price!- all riders
- Post #2
- Forum: Middleweight Bicycles
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J.C. Higgins mens bike.
Yes, Jetflow. What seems to be correct are the frame , the rear rack, and chainring/crank. I do believe the fork is from a sears bike, but an earlier Elgin model. As to what to do with the bike--make it a rider. I have a western flyer X-53 (same frame, essentially same fork as beehive) and it...- all riders
- Post #11
- Forum: Project Rides
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A
J.C. Higgins mens bike.
Someone will let you know about the numbers (the 502 just indicates it was built for Sears). The bike was built by Murray Ohio Mfg.(or just Murray) and it seems that your bike might have started life as either a Higgins Colorflow or Jetflow model from sears- all riders
- Post #2
- Forum: Project Rides
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BF Goodrich question?
I've seen many things on the F train, but never a nice old Schwinn. Love that picture of that bike against the timeless tile of the subway station. Picture brings back many memories, thanks.- all riders
- Post #8
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Bianchi motorcycles
I'd buy it, depending on price. Parts are probably not that hard to get nor particularly expensive. I've had quite a few small-bore Italian bikes And they tend to use the same parts. I'd bet the headlight bucket(and speedo) are SEV. The carburetor ids, most likely a Dellorto. and engine parts...- all riders
- Post #6
- Forum: Antique Motorcycles
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What is the correct Springer for Female Monark Rocket
I agree with B607. I think the girl's was a single spring version of the boy's. The springer on yours is from a Snyder built bike.- all riders
- Post #3
- Forum: Classic Balloon Tire Bicycles 1933-1965
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Vintage trailer
Sear Allstate? They definitely did the one-wheeled trailers.- all riders
- Post #2
- Forum: Antique Motorcycles
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Sunday's Show and Tell ... 8/22/21
looks like a section of the "amplifier"/ sound expander from an early phonograph- all riders
- Post #27
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Sunday's Show and Tell ...8/15/21
looks like a mid '50s Huffman. someone will know for sure- all riders
- Post #30
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Davenport IA. motorcycle swap Sep.2-4
I'll try asking this question here since my post in the General conversation was serenaded by crickets---Who, among fellow CABERS, is planning on going to Iowa? I plan on going and will be looking to finally acquire a motorcycle that's been on the must have list for nearly 40 years.- all riders
- Thread
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Antique Motorcycles
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First-Time Buyer of Welder Needs Education
I would strongly advise you go with a Hobart because you'll find one in your price range, and they are a Miller product--very close in most respects to their Miller counterparts and getting more and more similar each model-year. You will find parts and service at any welding shop that handles...- all riders
- Post #19
- Forum: The Workshop
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INTERESTED IN KNOWING who's going to Davenport, IA. motorcycle swap
Hey all, I'm curious to find out how many Cabers plan to go to the Chief Blackhawk motorcycle swap in Davenport Iowa (sep 2-4)?- all riders
- Thread
- Replies: 6
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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What is this scooter frame?
The Indian is a Welbike rebadged for U.S. market. Your scooter is English- all riders
- Post #6
- Forum: Antique Motorcycles
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Help with ID of Schwinn
a braided wire "cup brush" on an angle grinder would work great for your intent---But know what you're doing, or don't do it. some of the tight corners and edges can make the brush(and grinder) jump--if a cup brush gets ahold of clothing it will run up and down you and mess you up. That said...- all riders
- Post #10
- Forum: All Things Schwinn
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What is this scooter frame?
maybe paratrooper? I think English--WelBike? Pretty sure that's a Welbike. Wartime only product.- all riders
- Post #4
- Forum: Antique Motorcycles
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A
Not sure of the vintage- Bianchi 18 speed
Definitely mid-eighties. Juvela says '84, but I'm gonna go one year later so that those aero brake levers can work their way down to that lower price point model. Would expect Modolo brakes (very good) and Ofmega crankset(perfect, quality copy of Campy unit). If Ofmega crank then would also...- all riders
- Post #9
- Forum: Vintage Lightweight Bicycles
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A
Scheuer Aristocrat
He must be charging $100 for each of the distinct bends in the fork!- all riders
- Post #10
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Need ID of Hawthorne
Yes, 52. Snyder used a reverse number system(25 is 1952). There is one of these for sale currently on The Cabe (for sale section) that is complete--so you can see what yours would look like fully dressed. I don't know what the model is called but it's one step below the top of the line...- all riders
- Post #3
- Forum: Classic Balloon Tire Bicycles 1933-1965
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A
Help identify Dads bike!!
Maybe Converse, but I'm gonna say Keds.- all riders
- Post #9
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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A
1946 Hawthorne —- Price?
At least for the men's bikes, 1946 were not available with tank or rack--too soon after war--my guess is seller's date is wrong also- all riders
- Post #8
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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A
Wizard of Oz Bike
And to think, all PeeWee had to do was click his heels three times and say "I want to go to the Alamo"- all riders
- Post #27
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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A
What are they smokin' in Austin?
Ha! It appears to be within two minutes of me. Personally, I wouldn't give $200 for it--it does nothing for me. But you know there are a ton of hipsters here, many with a lot of money, and so we see a lot of this type of sale--hoping someone's just gotta have it, There is rarely a deal to be had...- all riders
- Post #2
- Forum: Stuff on eBay, Craigslist, Facebook etc.
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41 All American
Thank you for the clarification. (Iowa Hawkeyes--black and yellow)- all riders
- Post #13
- Forum: Project Rides