Nice original paint 1938/39 CWC men's 26" chainguard! Fairly straight with og hardware. Fits bikes with straight down tube and chain stay.
SOLD thanks Cabe!
Nate VT
401-548-9082
Tall order I know!
Seeking an original paint bike optimally in a color scheme that is not predominately red. I will also consider projects with good bones.
I have been looking for a CWC built Hawthorne Twin Bar as well.
Thank you,
Nate VT
401-548-9082
Nice start to a prewar Snyder built "26 Fastback/Zep ballooner!
Most of the heavy lifting is done... The frame has been chemically stripped so there is zero paint and only has a light protective coat of lubricant. It's undergone a precise multi point frame and fork alignment. It's also been...
Another nice start to a prewar Snyder built motorbike ballooner! Mid 1930's frame and fork plus a key parts package to get you started. This is from the transitional era and could have run a 28" high pressure or 26" balloon tire setup as shown in the mock up pics I've just added. As you can see...
Very nice start to a prewar Snyder built motorbike ballooner! Mid 1930's frame and fork plus a key parts package to get you started. This is from the transitional era and could have run a 28" high pressure or 26" balloon tire setup as shown in the mock-up pics I've just added. As you can see...
Rough but redeemable rare Dayton/Huffnan project frame with lots of potential!
'35/'36 Dayton D30 Straight bar frame. No bends or breaks with intact braze joins. Some kickstand squash and several small no see dents underneath down tube probably from locking to a rail. No badge. $185 shipped...
These rare once chrome but now crusty initial tray fenders once adorned a Cleveland Welding built Firestone Fleetwood bicycle!
These are very rough but I feel redeemable. I don't have a bike or project for these so I am passing them along. For reference I have included some pictures of another...
Have fun with these cool vintage goodies!
Prices are shipped, for each additional item take $5 off! PM your wants~
F. Leather mudflap complete with metal fender clamp tabs SOLD
G. Manton Smith /Snyder SUNRACER badge sweet $40
H. Huffman Airflyte badge $35
I. Westfield WW2 era aluminum badge...
I am clearing out most of the flock of nesting saddles here for their annual migrations! All need some attention in one form or another but most are in complete original state so at least you have something to work with and from!
Prices INCLUDE fast safe shipping! I tried to make them appealing...
Nice prewar G serial 1941 Schwinn men's 26" DX frame with 18" seat mast. This has had a labor intensive professional seat tube repair and re braze and is ready for another eighty years. Passes multi point alignment test with flying colors! Original paint excepting repair area. Sorry no other...
Super sweet late 1941 H12 overcode low # G serial Columbia built Wings Goodyear badged men's 26" ballooner!
Strong original paint of medium blue with white accents. Unusually equipped with a smooth Columbia 1/2" pitch drive train with heavy duty B-D chain! Torrington bars, stem, front hub and...
Sweet original prewar Stewart Warner Clipper Speedometer kit, yellow face with aluminum bezel. Includes drive cable assy, wheel and stem bracket. I don't know the history on this unit but it presents very well and is fully operational. The fiber drive gear is a bit frayed and should be replaced...
Hard to find Cleveland Welding Co. WW2 era blackout chainring and crank with complete bottom bracket set including cups!
Last reduction! NOW $85 Shipped!
Very nice 1st year postwar 1946 low B serial number Schwinn AS 26" non-locking springer fork! Mechanically excellent, it is complete and includes its full deluxe headset. Small dent on rear of one arm, has non og paint I have not tried to remove. ND W hub is shown for fitting purposes and is not...
Searching for some difficult parts...
Fender set or rear only. I suspect the front is same as the "Giant" Balloon type. Does anyone know?
Long crocodile tears chain
guard
Rear drop stand
Delta battery tube, handlebar button.
Delta Defender
Torrington 15 streamlined pedals
Nate VT...
Amazing rarely found original paint Montgomery Ward Hawthorne Twin Bar (HTB) Bicycle. It's a Snyder built model with a H letter prefix serial number, I believe this bike is a 1938 or 1939 model.
With the exception of the rare Delta 'Zep' light and the shim bars which I added it is an as found...
Nicely preserved original paint & parts Cleveland Welding Co. G Serial Roadmaster Men's 26" ballooner! This dates to the middle of 1946, their 1st year of postwar production. P code Morrow rear coaster, and I am thinking it's a Musselman front hub. Original red with white pins painted drop...
Hello all,
I have been tasked with making this wheelset whole again...Hubs have been gutted. Wondering what the period correct parts were that I would need to source.
Thanks,
Nate VT
401-548-9082
New frame and fork service for Ballooners!
@Krakatoa
Check out my new ad in the Services section!
https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/fork-service-for-balloon-tire-bicycles-re-threading-re-sizing-etc.167719/
Very unusual and killer rare prewar Delta fenderlight!!
Zeppelin inspired with fluted sides, it's also known as the HEX light and a low rise version was used notably as og equipment on the 1938 Snyder built Hawthorne HTB.
This version was made by Delta for aftermarket sales as a universal...
Uber Rare original prewar Columbia Twinbar Air Rider 26" ballooner parts!!
Columbia dashboard stem has regular through bolt so you'll need to source an allen bolt to mount dash $65 shipped
Columbia dashboard shell SOLD thank you CABE!
Nate VT
401-548-9082
Super neat and unusual NOS tires here! Both are 26" x 2.125" balloon tires. I've tried to show all the markings on each. The Carlisle looks like a 1950's tire. The NUCLEUS is also old but a real head scratcher! The tires are nearly the same pattern and the Carlisle has a very slightly larger...
Awesome heavy duty marked WALD brand basket in great condition and with its original hardware! Probably late 1950's-60's vintage. 21" x 15" x 9" basket an ample sized capacity for your period delivery service or plant bicycle! Made for 26" balloon tire bicycles.
End of the year SPECIAL on this...
Great survivor set of pre WW2 heavy duty rod style parade bars for 26" balloon tire bicycles. These each have a patent stamp mark on the lower end. As shown straight with no issues and beatifully aged heavy patina.
A Lucky Buyer Scored These!! SSSSOOOLLLDDD!
Prices are shipped!
1.Nice SUNRACER badge w/og screws! $45
Thanks for the heads up Sean! Looks like the Sunracer was a Hibbard & Co Hardware store badge found on Manton & Smith and Snyder built bicycles
2. CWC Fleet Wing w/og screws $35
3. WESTFIELD early perforated w/og screws $65
4...
Super cool and fairly impossible to find early New Departure track/racing 1/2" pitch rear cogs. These fit C & D models for sure haven't tried on A. These appear nos with some not often seen tooth counts!
SOLD
Spare bike tools in good to like-new condition!
Prices include shipping, small discount available for multiple purchases...Get your PM's in!
A. Krakatoa Kustom Autographed 2020 Edition 10.5" phillips head screwdrivers new $10 ea!
B. 17mm/14mm used $10
C. 19mm/17mm used $10
D. 19mm/17mm used...
Survivor orphan grips looking for mates! End hole dimensions are approximate and are included to satisfy the pickiest of customers!
$25 shipped each!
Q. Ball End 5.25", hole .155" SOLD
R. Coke Bottle 5 5/16", hole .295
S. Columbia Script 5 3/16", hole .170"
T. Schwinn Chubby 4.5", hole .200"...
Does anyone know the significance of this interesting symbol marking to the right of the serial on this 1936 model?
I thought it looked like a wrench or Galaxian Spaceship?
Original paint from a '39 Schwinn Pullman ladies 26" ballooner. If anyone can use these please speak up! Truss rod type front, skirt guard rear.
SOLD thank u Cabe!
Nate VT
401-548-9082
Excellent postwar Persons Majestic Deluxe Men's saddle chassis with chrome springs and crash rail. If you have some suitable men's pans you could make up a primo saddle!
$65 shipped
Very nice condition on this original paint & hardware six hole universal rack for 26" & 24" balloon tire bicycles. Has some sort of reflector tucked up underneath I left alone. Est late prewar WW2 to early postwar.
SOLD
Nice group of mostly vintage European brand chains and links skip tooth 1" and 1/2" pitch . All are serviceable and have been cleaned, inspected and have a protective lubricant coating.
Prices include fast safe shipping!
1. Union skip tooth 1" pitch 55 links plus marked Germany 3pc master...
Nice survivors these prewar glass jeweled Coke bottle grips have longitudinal age cracks but are still holding their own pretty well. Perfect for a strictly period correct bicycle.
SOLD thanks CABE!
That title is a mouthful!
Super neat guard though!
Condition is excellent clean with no dents/bends and the mounting hardware is all there. Chrome is very good on the face but coming away at points on the top edge so I just left it alone. Universal fits all types of 26" & 24" vintage bikes and...
Nice original paint 1938/39 CWC men's 26" chainguard! Fairly straight with og hardware. Fits bikes with straight down tube and chain stay.
SOLD thanks Cabe!
Nate VT
401-548-9082
Tall order I know!
Seeking an original paint bike optimally in a color scheme that is not predominately red. I will also consider projects with good bones.
I have been looking for a CWC built Hawthorne Twin Bar as well.
Thank you,
Nate VT
401-548-9082
Nice start to a prewar Snyder built "26 Fastback/Zep ballooner!
Most of the heavy lifting is done... The frame has been chemically stripped so there is zero paint and only has a light protective coat of lubricant. It's undergone a precise multi point frame and fork alignment. It's also been...
Another nice start to a prewar Snyder built motorbike ballooner! Mid 1930's frame and fork plus a key parts package to get you started. This is from the transitional era and could have run a 28" high pressure or 26" balloon tire setup as shown in the mock up pics I've just added. As you can see...
Very nice start to a prewar Snyder built motorbike ballooner! Mid 1930's frame and fork plus a key parts package to get you started. This is from the transitional era and could have run a 28" high pressure or 26" balloon tire setup as shown in the mock-up pics I've just added. As you can see...
Rough but redeemable rare Dayton/Huffnan project frame with lots of potential!
'35/'36 Dayton D30 Straight bar frame. No bends or breaks with intact braze joins. Some kickstand squash and several small no see dents underneath down tube probably from locking to a rail. No badge. $185 shipped...
These rare once chrome but now crusty initial tray fenders once adorned a Cleveland Welding built Firestone Fleetwood bicycle!
These are very rough but I feel redeemable. I don't have a bike or project for these so I am passing them along. For reference I have included some pictures of another...
Have fun with these cool vintage goodies!
Prices are shipped, for each additional item take $5 off! PM your wants~
F. Leather mudflap complete with metal fender clamp tabs SOLD
G. Manton Smith /Snyder SUNRACER badge sweet $40
H. Huffman Airflyte badge $35
I. Westfield WW2 era aluminum badge...
I am clearing out most of the flock of nesting saddles here for their annual migrations! All need some attention in one form or another but most are in complete original state so at least you have something to work with and from!
Prices INCLUDE fast safe shipping! I tried to make them appealing...
Nice prewar G serial 1941 Schwinn men's 26" DX frame with 18" seat mast. This has had a labor intensive professional seat tube repair and re braze and is ready for another eighty years. Passes multi point alignment test with flying colors! Original paint excepting repair area. Sorry no other...
Super sweet late 1941 H12 overcode low # G serial Columbia built Wings Goodyear badged men's 26" ballooner!
Strong original paint of medium blue with white accents. Unusually equipped with a smooth Columbia 1/2" pitch drive train with heavy duty B-D chain! Torrington bars, stem, front hub and...
Sweet original prewar Stewart Warner Clipper Speedometer kit, yellow face with aluminum bezel. Includes drive cable assy, wheel and stem bracket. I don't know the history on this unit but it presents very well and is fully operational. The fiber drive gear is a bit frayed and should be replaced...
Hard to find Cleveland Welding Co. WW2 era blackout chainring and crank with complete bottom bracket set including cups!
Last reduction! NOW $85 Shipped!
Very nice 1st year postwar 1946 low B serial number Schwinn AS 26" non-locking springer fork! Mechanically excellent, it is complete and includes its full deluxe headset. Small dent on rear of one arm, has non og paint I have not tried to remove. ND W hub is shown for fitting purposes and is not...
Searching for some difficult parts...
Fender set or rear only. I suspect the front is same as the "Giant" Balloon type. Does anyone know?
Long crocodile tears chain
guard
Rear drop stand
Delta battery tube, handlebar button.
Delta Defender
Torrington 15 streamlined pedals
Nate VT...
Amazing rarely found original paint Montgomery Ward Hawthorne Twin Bar (HTB) Bicycle. It's a Snyder built model with a H letter prefix serial number, I believe this bike is a 1938 or 1939 model.
With the exception of the rare Delta 'Zep' light and the shim bars which I added it is an as found...
Nicely preserved original paint & parts Cleveland Welding Co. G Serial Roadmaster Men's 26" ballooner! This dates to the middle of 1946, their 1st year of postwar production. P code Morrow rear coaster, and I am thinking it's a Musselman front hub. Original red with white pins painted drop...
Hello all,
I have been tasked with making this wheelset whole again...Hubs have been gutted. Wondering what the period correct parts were that I would need to source.
Thanks,
Nate VT
401-548-9082
New frame and fork service for Ballooners!
@Krakatoa
Check out my new ad in the Services section!
https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/fork-service-for-balloon-tire-bicycles-re-threading-re-sizing-etc.167719/
Very unusual and killer rare prewar Delta fenderlight!!
Zeppelin inspired with fluted sides, it's also known as the HEX light and a low rise version was used notably as og equipment on the 1938 Snyder built Hawthorne HTB.
This version was made by Delta for aftermarket sales as a universal...
Uber Rare original prewar Columbia Twinbar Air Rider 26" ballooner parts!!
Columbia dashboard stem has regular through bolt so you'll need to source an allen bolt to mount dash $65 shipped
Columbia dashboard shell SOLD thank you CABE!
Nate VT
401-548-9082
Super neat and unusual NOS tires here! Both are 26" x 2.125" balloon tires. I've tried to show all the markings on each. The Carlisle looks like a 1950's tire. The NUCLEUS is also old but a real head scratcher! The tires are nearly the same pattern and the Carlisle has a very slightly larger...
Awesome heavy duty marked WALD brand basket in great condition and with its original hardware! Probably late 1950's-60's vintage. 21" x 15" x 9" basket an ample sized capacity for your period delivery service or plant bicycle! Made for 26" balloon tire bicycles.
End of the year SPECIAL on this...
Great survivor set of pre WW2 heavy duty rod style parade bars for 26" balloon tire bicycles. These each have a patent stamp mark on the lower end. As shown straight with no issues and beatifully aged heavy patina.
A Lucky Buyer Scored These!! SSSSOOOLLLDDD!
Prices are shipped!
1.Nice SUNRACER badge w/og screws! $45
Thanks for the heads up Sean! Looks like the Sunracer was a Hibbard & Co Hardware store badge found on Manton & Smith and Snyder built bicycles
2. CWC Fleet Wing w/og screws $35
3. WESTFIELD early perforated w/og screws $65
4...
Super cool and fairly impossible to find early New Departure track/racing 1/2" pitch rear cogs. These fit C & D models for sure haven't tried on A. These appear nos with some not often seen tooth counts!
SOLD
Spare bike tools in good to like-new condition!
Prices include shipping, small discount available for multiple purchases...Get your PM's in!
A. Krakatoa Kustom Autographed 2020 Edition 10.5" phillips head screwdrivers new $10 ea!
B. 17mm/14mm used $10
C. 19mm/17mm used $10
D. 19mm/17mm used...
Survivor orphan grips looking for mates! End hole dimensions are approximate and are included to satisfy the pickiest of customers!
$25 shipped each!
Q. Ball End 5.25", hole .155" SOLD
R. Coke Bottle 5 5/16", hole .295
S. Columbia Script 5 3/16", hole .170"
T. Schwinn Chubby 4.5", hole .200"...
Does anyone know the significance of this interesting symbol marking to the right of the serial on this 1936 model?
I thought it looked like a wrench or Galaxian Spaceship?
Original paint from a '39 Schwinn Pullman ladies 26" ballooner. If anyone can use these please speak up! Truss rod type front, skirt guard rear.
SOLD thank u Cabe!
Nate VT
401-548-9082
Excellent postwar Persons Majestic Deluxe Men's saddle chassis with chrome springs and crash rail. If you have some suitable men's pans you could make up a primo saddle!
$65 shipped
Very nice condition on this original paint & hardware six hole universal rack for 26" & 24" balloon tire bicycles. Has some sort of reflector tucked up underneath I left alone. Est late prewar WW2 to early postwar.
SOLD
Nice group of mostly vintage European brand chains and links skip tooth 1" and 1/2" pitch . All are serviceable and have been cleaned, inspected and have a protective lubricant coating.
Prices include fast safe shipping!
1. Union skip tooth 1" pitch 55 links plus marked Germany 3pc master...
Nice survivors these prewar glass jeweled Coke bottle grips have longitudinal age cracks but are still holding their own pretty well. Perfect for a strictly period correct bicycle.
SOLD thanks CABE!
That title is a mouthful!
Super neat guard though!
Condition is excellent clean with no dents/bends and the mounting hardware is all there. Chrome is very good on the face but coming away at points on the top edge so I just left it alone. Universal fits all types of 26" & 24" vintage bikes and...
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