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Proper shim for a 1941 Colson Super Cruiser Seat Post
I am putting together this Colson Firestone Super Cruiser, but the Shims for the seat post that came with it don't work, the thinner ones I ordered don't work. What shim is needed for this bike? Does anyone know? I even doulbled up the thin shims and that isn't working either. Help! lol...- popawheelie
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1941 Colson Super Cruiser HEADBADGE wanted
I am in need of a fine-looking Headbadge for a 1941 Colson Firestone Super Cruiser Headbadge. A reproduction is fine........pls. ask your friends.....last thing I need on this bike, hope to get it on the road soon. Thanks, Mike Siddons- popawheelie
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Wedge Headlight For Firestone Super Cruiser Wtb
I am looking for a Wedge Headlight for the Firestone Colson Super Cruiser that holds 2 batteries, one above the other, and an exterior switch. . It needs to be in 6-10 condition, with Chrome Bezel healthy and chrome strip along the sides. Pls. drop me a line at my.ironwork@verizon.net or PM. I...- popawheelie
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What Is Proper Grip For 1941 Firestone Colson Super Cruiser?
Hey collectors, I just bought a 1941 Super Cruiser and wish to know what the CORRECT Grips are. Does anyone know...........lol......I know Someone does. I've seen them with Pointed grips, similar to 1940 Elgins , but without the 3 bumps along the bottom. If anyone knows, please post...- popawheelie
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Wtd: Headbadge For Bullnose Firestone Super Cruiser
Hello, I am in the market for a great-looking Wrap around Headbadge for a Colson/Firestone Super Cruiser. Reproduction is fine. Please email me at my.ironwork@verizon.net for faster response. Thank you, Michael- popawheelie
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'41 Colson Super Cruiser Questions
Hello all, I just bought a Colson SC from npence and I have questions for those of you that have this Model of bike or are familiar with it. I haven't received the bike (I just bought it today), but first of all, how does the TANK screw together? I don't see a frame in the tank, so does it have...- popawheelie
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Need 2 Chromed Parade Strut Adjusters With Holes In Them-i Have The Struts
My Parade Struts need the ADJUSTER at the bottom of each one. The adjusters are maybe 9" long, have 10? holes vertically so one can adjust the height and connect to the hub and the handle bars. Anyone have sharp-looking ones?......Price for pair and shipping to 90266 CA?- popawheelie
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Chrome most of the Lobdell Horizontal Spring Seat, or?
I purchased and tore down a Lobdell Horizontal Spring Seat a few years ago. Now I am going to refurb it and sell the seat. Would it sell faster if I kept the frame under the seat Black, or should I re-chrome it? I like the chrome, but I wish to get a sense as to whether the "average" buyer would...- popawheelie
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What Bearings are needed ND Front Hub
I bought an NOS Axle with bearings etc off Ebay for a New Departure Hub. I bought a rechromed ND Front hub, and the bearings I got with the Axle are porous and strange so I'd like to replace them with new bearings. The seller of the axle gave me a 2 sets of two different sizes. The larger...- popawheelie
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Twinbar Rack =REFLECTOR only, with correct thickness of a threaded post
I am putting together a Twinbar bike and the rack needs the 1" round Reflector with a specific-sized post thickness. I want the correct one for this bike in 8+ condition. Please email me at my dot ironwork at verizon dot net with a price. zip is 90266. Thanks fellow collectors, Michael...- popawheelie
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WTB Front hub New Departure
I am looking for a near-perfect chromed front hub/axle made by New Departure with 36 holes. Can email me at my.ironwork@verizon.net for a faster response. Clear, closeup photos appreciated, Michael Siddons- popawheelie
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How to make JC Higgins Girls Skirts line up on boys bike
Hello, I have a 1951 JC Higgins Boys Bike. I bought the skirts of a like-year girls JC Higgins because I've seen other folks put them on the boys bikes. Well, the hole in the metal where the bike skirts connect over the rear screw above the rr axle are not in the " right " place. Looks like when...- popawheelie
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Anyone with a photo of Stem Cushioner for Miss America
Hello there all, I bought a Stem Cushioner for a Miss America bike, but the tightening bolt and nut are not original. Would anyone with a real nice close up photo of the stem, perhaps a closeup of the bolt and nut that tighten around the handlebars, please post some photos here, or email them to...- popawheelie
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I need 2 New bushings for Special Cushioned STEM on Miss America bike
I need a new rubber bushing for the Cushioned Stem for a Miss America bike. Who can sell me two? Email me at my dot Ironwork at Verizon dot Net please with a per-bushing-price…..greatly appreciated, Michael Siddons- popawheelie
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My friend wants a 100% orig. GIRLS BIKE….top drawer
Hello out there, a friend of mine told me today to look for an Original Condition, Complete, fantastic Girls Bike from the 20's to the 50's, and a FAT TIRE bicycle. He's has some A class bikes and wants a fantastic ride, but a Girls model. He isn't much for computers, so I'm giving him a hand...- popawheelie
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What to do to make Floating Hub ride smooth
I've got a Stewart-Warner Floating Hub which I have cleaned meticulously, repacked with grease and put back together. It rides as if there were no grease in it at all. The Bearings look good, but the races are a little fishy. I can't afford to send the hub to a machinist to have them perfectly...- popawheelie
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Clean way to attach your brake arm to an Elgin Twin Bar….photo
I took my bike in for wheel alignment and discussed the fact that the Brake arm band takes away from the lines of the Elgin Twinbar 20. When I came back to the shop, my mechanic had come up with a great solution……no more band, and a great use of the hole in the bike frame…….this must have been...- popawheelie
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What are the correct design of GRIPS for a 1941 Roadmaster?
I need a photo of the correct GRIPS for a 1941 Boys Roadmaster so I can complete my bike....PLEASE post if you have such an image. I put on Elgin grips, but I'd like to do it right....I just don't know if they should be coke bottle, or? Thanks for any help fellow collectors, Mike...- popawheelie
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Tank Hanger Brackets needed
Hello, I just received a tank for my 30's Elgin , and it has no Brackets to hang the tank. I've had the bike 5 years and finally found a tank......so I'm dyin' to get the tank attached to the bike. Please contact me if you have a pair of these brackets for sale. My email is...- popawheelie
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Video on Disassembly of your rear hub, and what to expect
http://s972.photobucket.com/user/my7254/media/MyVideoreHubdisassembly_zps92a3385a.mp4.html?sort= 6&o=0 Hi, here is a short video for the first-timers who want to open up their rear hub, but are concerned about messing it up. I'm no pro, but I wished there was such a video when I attempted to...- popawheelie
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Streamlined PEDALS for sale
I have a pair of Streamlined Teardrop pedals for sale at $88 plus shipping. A bit rusty with age, cracked reflector. Clean, healthy, but not perfect for that new restoration. Email me only please at my.ironwork@verizon.net, or call Mike at 310-897-3307. I haven't sold before, so pls. give me a...- popawheelie
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KLAXON Elec. Horn for sale
Mature 6v. Klaxon horns, without a bracket, up for sale. I bought a few and only used one. I've actually got 2 for sale.....one with a crack at the bottom and one without. I've never tested them. Nice size, looks great on my Elgin Motobike. I think these were also used on model T's etc. I have...- popawheelie
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Restored seat for sale $145 obo
Restored seat for sale $100 obo $145..........RESTORED Seat with Black Leather cover, Sandblasted and Gloss Black Powdercoated springs and frame. Please call 310-897-3307 (pacific standard time) , or Email at my.ironwork@verizon.net as I go out to meetings for my Fences and Gates business...- popawheelie
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What thickness of foam is suggested to restore a 30's Troxel Seat?
I went to buy foam to restore an old long spring saddle, but they have 1/4" thick and 1/2" thick foam. Which is the most often used thickness by the real good seat restorers? I'll use the very dense foam, the type that you can sand to form it. Seems like 1/2" would be more difficult to...- popawheelie
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WTD: Elgin TB 20 Shroud, Top nut for Forks
I'm looking for the unusual big nut at the top of the Fork Tube where the Stem goes in with the two Slots, the correct Stem (possibly), and the Shroud for an Elgin Twinbar 20. My real email is my.ironwork@verizon.net and check that quite often. Pls contact me if you have any of these...- popawheelie
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Last detail before restoration......need to cut holes in MA Tank
I need either advice or a template so that I can use the tank I have on my Elgin Miss America. I need to cut holes for the horn button and switch which are on the top leading edge of the tank, next to the frame tube (for the dual headlights and tank horn), but my tank did NOT originally have...- popawheelie
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What are the differences in Torrington Pedals? Esp. #6?
I've seen Torrington 6's, but I am "used" to the Torrington 8's and 10's. What is the difference between each designation number? Width, depth, etc.? Mike Siddons- popawheelie
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Is there a correct reflector for a Miss America Elgin?
I took off the nub left by a reflector (I'm assuming) on the rear fender of my Miss America and I'd like to put on the "correct" reflector which must fit in that hole just above the Drop stand clip. I can't find any photos of the rear of a Miss America Elgin, so what reflector is correct for the...- popawheelie
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Lobdell seat decal needed
I'm restoring a horizontal spring Lobdell Seat. I wish to buy the yellow decal for under the seat. Prefer the water slide if possible. Mike my.ironwork@verizon.net 310-897-3307- popawheelie
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WTB: Lobdell seat DECAL WANTED
I'm restoring a horizontal spring Lobdell Seat. I require the yellow decal for under the seat. Prefer the water slide if possible. Mike my.ironwork@verizon.net- popawheelie
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Need PHOTO OF how the post attaches to seat on a Horz. Spring Lobdell Seat
I purchased a Lobdell Seat with the Horizontal Springs last night on Ebay. I won't receive it for a week or so and I am not sure how the connection between the seat post and the undercarrige of the seat connect. Would someone please post a photo of that connection so I can visualize how they...- popawheelie
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Do I need special glue for restoring a seat?
I'm restoring a bicycle seat and have come to the point of gluing the leather down to the foam. I did, however, hear that regular Contact cement wasn't strong enough to keep a leather seat glued down. Do you know what type of glue I should use, and where to find it?? Thanks for any help...- popawheelie
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Should the RR Whl. Tensioners be bent like this on my Miss America?
Hello fellow bike collectors, I've got a 1939 or 40 Elgin Miss America. The Adjusters which attach to the Rear Axle bow in towards the center of the hub once they are correctly tightened. I wish to know, is that the way it's supposed to be? It seems strange that they bow in, so I wish to get...- popawheelie
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1952 J.C. Higgins Step-Through bicycle FS
$490 + Shipping 1952 Girls ColorFlow JC Higgins bicycle. It has the Jeweled Tank with Horn, Honey comb shock absorber, seat, original Peddles, goose neck, front and rear 26" wheels, tires, tubes , deluxe Skirt guards, Orig. rear reflector. Has both jewels on Bike Carrier and has grips. One...- popawheelie
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Question: KLAXON 6v auto horn & 6v battery in tube- works on Bike??
Hey fellow bicyclists, I need an experienced opinion. I want to use a 6 volt Klaxon auto horn on my bicycle using a 6volt bike battery in a 3" battery tube. Will it work, or is it impossible to use a Car horn on a bike, using the battery you install in a 3" diam battery tube? I have the...- popawheelie
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How thick is the foam for a bike seat restoration?
I'm restoring a 30's to 40's seat. My concern is that although I bought 1/2" thick foam and also 1/4" thick foam, I decided the 1/2" was too thick. My problem is that the bolt heads on the surface of the seat are causing the 1/4" foam to arch up above the two bolt heads. I know when i glue...- popawheelie
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How do you fix a grooved (from use) Race?
Hi all, my Floating Hub on my Miss America was shaking, so I took it apart. Then I found out the bearings were fine, but the Races have grooves in them from 71 years of wear. How can I fill those grooves and keep the integrity of the races? It's been suggested that I buy another hub and use...- popawheelie
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BIKE RACK on Ebay.....lil pricey? Maybe Bill Gates is bidding.
Gadzooks, is Bill Gates bidding on this bike rack? It still has hours to go before the end of the auction and for one bike rack the reasonable price of only $760 has been attained so far.........such a deal, wonder how much he'll/She'll get at the final bell. It's a bike rack for an...- popawheelie
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Schwinn Clipper Speedo restored sells at high price
My eyes bulged when I saw what this Restored (but not on the exterior) Clipper Speedometer sold for I've only collected for 6 years, but $635 is the record to me for the most expensive bike Speedometer.......geesh, some of us got it bad (yep, including me lol)- popawheelie
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Hubcaps with green reflectors on Ebay 1-14-2011
Hello friends, I remember someone wanted Hubcaps out there and I just came across a set of Four with a 7 day auction. Price now at $10.......check em out if you want or need em...- popawheelie
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WTB: Elgin ORIOLE FORKS and Truss Rods
I have a 30's Elgin Oriole and I think I'd like to replace the Forks with the correct, Original forks . I do want the TRUSS RODS, but it's not absolutely necessary as I could accept just the forks if you have them. If they are not rusted through, we may make a deal. Thanks for viewing...- popawheelie
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JC Higgins REGAL DELUXE DECAL needed
I've got a 1951 Regal Deluxe model of the JC Higgins bikes and I'm trying to get a clear photo of a very good condition Decal so I can have a decal Maker make me one. My Decal has wasted away, so I want to replace it. Do you have a Regal Deluxe Decal, or a photo of one I can use? I'd be most...- popawheelie
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ELGIN HEADBADGE Needed:WTB
Hello fellow collectors, I'm putting together a bike and need an Elgin Headbadge with the Blue background, Yellow Sun, and the big V. I have one, but it is in sad condition, so I need a badge in Great condition. Have one? If so, drop me an email at my.ironwork@verizon.net and let me know...- popawheelie
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WTB REGAL DELUX DECAL for JC Higgins
I'm looking for the decal on the Chain guard for my 1951 Boys JC Higgins bicycle. It reads Regal Deluxe. Where can I buy one, or have one made.....does anyone know? Thanks for any help you can provide, Mike Please email me at my.ironwork@verizon.net if you have some info on this.- popawheelie
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WTB Decal for JC Higgins.. Regal Deluxe
I'm looking for the decal on the Chain guard for my 1951 Boys JC Higgins bicycle. It reads Regal Deluxe. Where can I buy one, or have one made.....does anyone know? Thanks, Mike Please email me at my.ironwork@verizon.net if you have some info on this.- popawheelie
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Here is How to remove scratches and Restore your Plastic Headlight or Tail light Lens
I purchased a very rough-looking Tail Light for my recently purchased Elgin Miss America bike. The lens may have been dragged on the cement a few times as the lens was literally ground flat on some sides of the pointed plastic lens. I had purchased but never used a product called 3M...- popawheelie
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What is the Cowling around Seat Neck supposed to look like on an Elgin Miss America?
Hi fellow collectors, I just bought a 1935 Elgin Miss America. After putting the body housing over the frame and getting it put together, I notice a big hole where the seat post comes through the opening of the body cowling and it looks like some sort of cap belongs there and it should face...- popawheelie
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WTB: Miss America TAIL LIGHT
I'm in the market for a Complete TAIL LIGHT for an Elgin Miss America. It should have a metal housing for the batteries and a red pointed plastic lens with bulb etc. If you've got one, please let me know at my.ironwork@verizon.net first, then here. Thanks fellow collectors, Mike- popawheelie
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WTB ORIG. SEAT, GOOSENECK, FRONT FENDER for Elgin SKYLARK
I am looking for an Original Stem for a 1936 Elgin Skylark. I have two Skylarks and wish to have an original gooseneck for at least one of them. Also needed is the Double Leaf-Spring Seat, Speedometer and cluster neck, and a Front Fender. Pls. let me know if you wish to sell any of these items-...- popawheelie
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1936 ELGIN SKYLARK- how to fasten the Skirt Guards?
Hello all, I'm putting together a '36 Skylark girls bike. The parts I received were not put together, and there are no screws etc to fasten the Chain Guard head or the Skirt Guards to the fender. Does anyone know what type of screws or bolts are correct for this ? My guess is either Chrome...- popawheelie
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Proper shim for a 1941 Colson Super Cruiser Seat Post
I am putting together this Colson Firestone Super Cruiser, but the Shims for the seat post that came with it don't work, the thinner ones I ordered don't work. What shim is needed for this bike? Does anyone know? I even doulbled up the thin shims and that isn't working either. Help! lol...- popawheelie
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1941 Colson Super Cruiser HEADBADGE wanted
I am in need of a fine-looking Headbadge for a 1941 Colson Firestone Super Cruiser Headbadge. A reproduction is fine........pls. ask your friends.....last thing I need on this bike, hope to get it on the road soon. Thanks, Mike Siddons- popawheelie
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Wedge Headlight For Firestone Super Cruiser Wtb
I am looking for a Wedge Headlight for the Firestone Colson Super Cruiser that holds 2 batteries, one above the other, and an exterior switch. . It needs to be in 6-10 condition, with Chrome Bezel healthy and chrome strip along the sides. Pls. drop me a line at my.ironwork@verizon.net or PM. I...- popawheelie
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What Is Proper Grip For 1941 Firestone Colson Super Cruiser?
Hey collectors, I just bought a 1941 Super Cruiser and wish to know what the CORRECT Grips are. Does anyone know...........lol......I know Someone does. I've seen them with Pointed grips, similar to 1940 Elgins , but without the 3 bumps along the bottom. If anyone knows, please post...- popawheelie
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Wtd: Headbadge For Bullnose Firestone Super Cruiser
Hello, I am in the market for a great-looking Wrap around Headbadge for a Colson/Firestone Super Cruiser. Reproduction is fine. Please email me at my.ironwork@verizon.net for faster response. Thank you, Michael- popawheelie
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'41 Colson Super Cruiser Questions
Hello all, I just bought a Colson SC from npence and I have questions for those of you that have this Model of bike or are familiar with it. I haven't received the bike (I just bought it today), but first of all, how does the TANK screw together? I don't see a frame in the tank, so does it have...- popawheelie
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Need 2 Chromed Parade Strut Adjusters With Holes In Them-i Have The Struts
My Parade Struts need the ADJUSTER at the bottom of each one. The adjusters are maybe 9" long, have 10? holes vertically so one can adjust the height and connect to the hub and the handle bars. Anyone have sharp-looking ones?......Price for pair and shipping to 90266 CA?- popawheelie
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Chrome most of the Lobdell Horizontal Spring Seat, or?
I purchased and tore down a Lobdell Horizontal Spring Seat a few years ago. Now I am going to refurb it and sell the seat. Would it sell faster if I kept the frame under the seat Black, or should I re-chrome it? I like the chrome, but I wish to get a sense as to whether the "average" buyer would...- popawheelie
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What Bearings are needed ND Front Hub
I bought an NOS Axle with bearings etc off Ebay for a New Departure Hub. I bought a rechromed ND Front hub, and the bearings I got with the Axle are porous and strange so I'd like to replace them with new bearings. The seller of the axle gave me a 2 sets of two different sizes. The larger...- popawheelie
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Twinbar Rack =REFLECTOR only, with correct thickness of a threaded post
I am putting together a Twinbar bike and the rack needs the 1" round Reflector with a specific-sized post thickness. I want the correct one for this bike in 8+ condition. Please email me at my dot ironwork at verizon dot net with a price. zip is 90266. Thanks fellow collectors, Michael...- popawheelie
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WTB Front hub New Departure
I am looking for a near-perfect chromed front hub/axle made by New Departure with 36 holes. Can email me at my.ironwork@verizon.net for a faster response. Clear, closeup photos appreciated, Michael Siddons- popawheelie
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How to make JC Higgins Girls Skirts line up on boys bike
Hello, I have a 1951 JC Higgins Boys Bike. I bought the skirts of a like-year girls JC Higgins because I've seen other folks put them on the boys bikes. Well, the hole in the metal where the bike skirts connect over the rear screw above the rr axle are not in the " right " place. Looks like when...- popawheelie
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Anyone with a photo of Stem Cushioner for Miss America
Hello there all, I bought a Stem Cushioner for a Miss America bike, but the tightening bolt and nut are not original. Would anyone with a real nice close up photo of the stem, perhaps a closeup of the bolt and nut that tighten around the handlebars, please post some photos here, or email them to...- popawheelie
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I need 2 New bushings for Special Cushioned STEM on Miss America bike
I need a new rubber bushing for the Cushioned Stem for a Miss America bike. Who can sell me two? Email me at my dot Ironwork at Verizon dot Net please with a per-bushing-price…..greatly appreciated, Michael Siddons- popawheelie
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My friend wants a 100% orig. GIRLS BIKE….top drawer
Hello out there, a friend of mine told me today to look for an Original Condition, Complete, fantastic Girls Bike from the 20's to the 50's, and a FAT TIRE bicycle. He's has some A class bikes and wants a fantastic ride, but a Girls model. He isn't much for computers, so I'm giving him a hand...- popawheelie
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What to do to make Floating Hub ride smooth
I've got a Stewart-Warner Floating Hub which I have cleaned meticulously, repacked with grease and put back together. It rides as if there were no grease in it at all. The Bearings look good, but the races are a little fishy. I can't afford to send the hub to a machinist to have them perfectly...- popawheelie
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Clean way to attach your brake arm to an Elgin Twin Bar….photo
I took my bike in for wheel alignment and discussed the fact that the Brake arm band takes away from the lines of the Elgin Twinbar 20. When I came back to the shop, my mechanic had come up with a great solution……no more band, and a great use of the hole in the bike frame…….this must have been...- popawheelie
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What are the correct design of GRIPS for a 1941 Roadmaster?
I need a photo of the correct GRIPS for a 1941 Boys Roadmaster so I can complete my bike....PLEASE post if you have such an image. I put on Elgin grips, but I'd like to do it right....I just don't know if they should be coke bottle, or? Thanks for any help fellow collectors, Mike...- popawheelie
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Tank Hanger Brackets needed
Hello, I just received a tank for my 30's Elgin , and it has no Brackets to hang the tank. I've had the bike 5 years and finally found a tank......so I'm dyin' to get the tank attached to the bike. Please contact me if you have a pair of these brackets for sale. My email is...- popawheelie
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Video on Disassembly of your rear hub, and what to expect
http://s972.photobucket.com/user/my7254/media/MyVideoreHubdisassembly_zps92a3385a.mp4.html?sort= 6&o=0 Hi, here is a short video for the first-timers who want to open up their rear hub, but are concerned about messing it up. I'm no pro, but I wished there was such a video when I attempted to...- popawheelie
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Streamlined PEDALS for sale
I have a pair of Streamlined Teardrop pedals for sale at $88 plus shipping. A bit rusty with age, cracked reflector. Clean, healthy, but not perfect for that new restoration. Email me only please at my.ironwork@verizon.net, or call Mike at 310-897-3307. I haven't sold before, so pls. give me a...- popawheelie
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KLAXON Elec. Horn for sale
Mature 6v. Klaxon horns, without a bracket, up for sale. I bought a few and only used one. I've actually got 2 for sale.....one with a crack at the bottom and one without. I've never tested them. Nice size, looks great on my Elgin Motobike. I think these were also used on model T's etc. I have...- popawheelie
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Restored seat for sale $145 obo
Restored seat for sale $100 obo $145..........RESTORED Seat with Black Leather cover, Sandblasted and Gloss Black Powdercoated springs and frame. Please call 310-897-3307 (pacific standard time) , or Email at my.ironwork@verizon.net as I go out to meetings for my Fences and Gates business...- popawheelie
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What thickness of foam is suggested to restore a 30's Troxel Seat?
I went to buy foam to restore an old long spring saddle, but they have 1/4" thick and 1/2" thick foam. Which is the most often used thickness by the real good seat restorers? I'll use the very dense foam, the type that you can sand to form it. Seems like 1/2" would be more difficult to...- popawheelie
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WTD: Elgin TB 20 Shroud, Top nut for Forks
I'm looking for the unusual big nut at the top of the Fork Tube where the Stem goes in with the two Slots, the correct Stem (possibly), and the Shroud for an Elgin Twinbar 20. My real email is my.ironwork@verizon.net and check that quite often. Pls contact me if you have any of these...- popawheelie
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Last detail before restoration......need to cut holes in MA Tank
I need either advice or a template so that I can use the tank I have on my Elgin Miss America. I need to cut holes for the horn button and switch which are on the top leading edge of the tank, next to the frame tube (for the dual headlights and tank horn), but my tank did NOT originally have...- popawheelie
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What are the differences in Torrington Pedals? Esp. #6?
I've seen Torrington 6's, but I am "used" to the Torrington 8's and 10's. What is the difference between each designation number? Width, depth, etc.? Mike Siddons- popawheelie
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Is there a correct reflector for a Miss America Elgin?
I took off the nub left by a reflector (I'm assuming) on the rear fender of my Miss America and I'd like to put on the "correct" reflector which must fit in that hole just above the Drop stand clip. I can't find any photos of the rear of a Miss America Elgin, so what reflector is correct for the...- popawheelie
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Lobdell seat decal needed
I'm restoring a horizontal spring Lobdell Seat. I wish to buy the yellow decal for under the seat. Prefer the water slide if possible. Mike my.ironwork@verizon.net 310-897-3307- popawheelie
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WTB: Lobdell seat DECAL WANTED
I'm restoring a horizontal spring Lobdell Seat. I require the yellow decal for under the seat. Prefer the water slide if possible. Mike my.ironwork@verizon.net- popawheelie
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Need PHOTO OF how the post attaches to seat on a Horz. Spring Lobdell Seat
I purchased a Lobdell Seat with the Horizontal Springs last night on Ebay. I won't receive it for a week or so and I am not sure how the connection between the seat post and the undercarrige of the seat connect. Would someone please post a photo of that connection so I can visualize how they...- popawheelie
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Do I need special glue for restoring a seat?
I'm restoring a bicycle seat and have come to the point of gluing the leather down to the foam. I did, however, hear that regular Contact cement wasn't strong enough to keep a leather seat glued down. Do you know what type of glue I should use, and where to find it?? Thanks for any help...- popawheelie
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Should the RR Whl. Tensioners be bent like this on my Miss America?
Hello fellow bike collectors, I've got a 1939 or 40 Elgin Miss America. The Adjusters which attach to the Rear Axle bow in towards the center of the hub once they are correctly tightened. I wish to know, is that the way it's supposed to be? It seems strange that they bow in, so I wish to get...- popawheelie
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1952 J.C. Higgins Step-Through bicycle FS
$490 + Shipping 1952 Girls ColorFlow JC Higgins bicycle. It has the Jeweled Tank with Horn, Honey comb shock absorber, seat, original Peddles, goose neck, front and rear 26" wheels, tires, tubes , deluxe Skirt guards, Orig. rear reflector. Has both jewels on Bike Carrier and has grips. One...- popawheelie
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Question: KLAXON 6v auto horn & 6v battery in tube- works on Bike??
Hey fellow bicyclists, I need an experienced opinion. I want to use a 6 volt Klaxon auto horn on my bicycle using a 6volt bike battery in a 3" battery tube. Will it work, or is it impossible to use a Car horn on a bike, using the battery you install in a 3" diam battery tube? I have the...- popawheelie
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How thick is the foam for a bike seat restoration?
I'm restoring a 30's to 40's seat. My concern is that although I bought 1/2" thick foam and also 1/4" thick foam, I decided the 1/2" was too thick. My problem is that the bolt heads on the surface of the seat are causing the 1/4" foam to arch up above the two bolt heads. I know when i glue...- popawheelie
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How do you fix a grooved (from use) Race?
Hi all, my Floating Hub on my Miss America was shaking, so I took it apart. Then I found out the bearings were fine, but the Races have grooves in them from 71 years of wear. How can I fill those grooves and keep the integrity of the races? It's been suggested that I buy another hub and use...- popawheelie
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BIKE RACK on Ebay.....lil pricey? Maybe Bill Gates is bidding.
Gadzooks, is Bill Gates bidding on this bike rack? It still has hours to go before the end of the auction and for one bike rack the reasonable price of only $760 has been attained so far.........such a deal, wonder how much he'll/She'll get at the final bell. It's a bike rack for an...- popawheelie
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Schwinn Clipper Speedo restored sells at high price
My eyes bulged when I saw what this Restored (but not on the exterior) Clipper Speedometer sold for I've only collected for 6 years, but $635 is the record to me for the most expensive bike Speedometer.......geesh, some of us got it bad (yep, including me lol)- popawheelie
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Hubcaps with green reflectors on Ebay 1-14-2011
Hello friends, I remember someone wanted Hubcaps out there and I just came across a set of Four with a 7 day auction. Price now at $10.......check em out if you want or need em...- popawheelie
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WTB: Elgin ORIOLE FORKS and Truss Rods
I have a 30's Elgin Oriole and I think I'd like to replace the Forks with the correct, Original forks . I do want the TRUSS RODS, but it's not absolutely necessary as I could accept just the forks if you have them. If they are not rusted through, we may make a deal. Thanks for viewing...- popawheelie
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JC Higgins REGAL DELUXE DECAL needed
I've got a 1951 Regal Deluxe model of the JC Higgins bikes and I'm trying to get a clear photo of a very good condition Decal so I can have a decal Maker make me one. My Decal has wasted away, so I want to replace it. Do you have a Regal Deluxe Decal, or a photo of one I can use? I'd be most...- popawheelie
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ELGIN HEADBADGE Needed:WTB
Hello fellow collectors, I'm putting together a bike and need an Elgin Headbadge with the Blue background, Yellow Sun, and the big V. I have one, but it is in sad condition, so I need a badge in Great condition. Have one? If so, drop me an email at my.ironwork@verizon.net and let me know...- popawheelie
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WTB REGAL DELUX DECAL for JC Higgins
I'm looking for the decal on the Chain guard for my 1951 Boys JC Higgins bicycle. It reads Regal Deluxe. Where can I buy one, or have one made.....does anyone know? Thanks for any help you can provide, Mike Please email me at my.ironwork@verizon.net if you have some info on this.- popawheelie
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WTB Decal for JC Higgins.. Regal Deluxe
I'm looking for the decal on the Chain guard for my 1951 Boys JC Higgins bicycle. It reads Regal Deluxe. Where can I buy one, or have one made.....does anyone know? Thanks, Mike Please email me at my.ironwork@verizon.net if you have some info on this.- popawheelie
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Here is How to remove scratches and Restore your Plastic Headlight or Tail light Lens
I purchased a very rough-looking Tail Light for my recently purchased Elgin Miss America bike. The lens may have been dragged on the cement a few times as the lens was literally ground flat on some sides of the pointed plastic lens. I had purchased but never used a product called 3M...- popawheelie
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What is the Cowling around Seat Neck supposed to look like on an Elgin Miss America?
Hi fellow collectors, I just bought a 1935 Elgin Miss America. After putting the body housing over the frame and getting it put together, I notice a big hole where the seat post comes through the opening of the body cowling and it looks like some sort of cap belongs there and it should face...- popawheelie
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WTB: Miss America TAIL LIGHT
I'm in the market for a Complete TAIL LIGHT for an Elgin Miss America. It should have a metal housing for the batteries and a red pointed plastic lens with bulb etc. If you've got one, please let me know at my.ironwork@verizon.net first, then here. Thanks fellow collectors, Mike- popawheelie
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WTB ORIG. SEAT, GOOSENECK, FRONT FENDER for Elgin SKYLARK
I am looking for an Original Stem for a 1936 Elgin Skylark. I have two Skylarks and wish to have an original gooseneck for at least one of them. Also needed is the Double Leaf-Spring Seat, Speedometer and cluster neck, and a Front Fender. Pls. let me know if you wish to sell any of these items-...- popawheelie
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1936 ELGIN SKYLARK- how to fasten the Skirt Guards?
Hello all, I'm putting together a '36 Skylark girls bike. The parts I received were not put together, and there are no screws etc to fasten the Chain Guard head or the Skirt Guards to the fender. Does anyone know what type of screws or bolts are correct for this ? My guess is either Chrome...- popawheelie
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