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Didn't make it to Portland today, so I'll probably stop by Fairborn in the morning.

Awesome. Thank you!

I just finished the 1968 Coppertone. A Local guy (Bryan) who hosts the Fairborn bike swaps did the powdercoat on both. Not a perfect match but close enough for riders! Swapped out the hard rubber tires for pneumatic coaster brakes and went with Wald training wheels. The green is a 1970.

Those training wheels are seriously hard to come by! Seat looks pretty nice.

Thanks and that's what I thought at first. If my tank fit inside the frame like that one, it would be almost perfect, but my tank wraps over the top bar and does something similar on the down tube. Ends up with about a 1" space below the bottom of tank and the bar on the frame. I have a 40s and...

So I found this tank thinking it fit a Huffman/Huffy style frame, but that wasn't right. I mean it fits in the frame opening just fine, but this tank closes over the top bar and looks like it also goes around the down tube under the tank. Any ideas what this came off of?

Another bump just in case?

Working on a Lil Tiger for my grandson and need a sissy bar. I have one that is a little rough. I'd like to find something a bit nicer if possible. Thanks!

It has been a while, so I thought I would bump this up. Still looking!

I will be there with some fenders, chainguards, racks, etc and probably a few bikes. I am only sticking around till maybe noon.

I am planning to be there. May even bring a bike or two and a box of parts to sell.

Did you leave it on purpose Don? If not, I can run over and get it for you

I plan on stopping by around 930 to see what I can find. I need to clear out some stuff but don't really have the time this weekend

Bump....still looking!

JC Higgins tank - This is for the standard 26" ballooner Higgins/Murray frame. I can provide measurements on the tank if needed. The tank has some pitting, but no holes. It is a decent tank. The horn is attached, but the button is gone and battery holder is pretty rough. There is a switch...

I am busy this afternoon. I'll probably just swing by this morning.

I bought this project from a fellow Caber over a year ago and haven't so much as even touched it. I have too many projects going on, so I think I am going to pass this along. Frame is in gray primer and looks straight. Tank, guard and rear rack are bare metal and are solid. The frame, cups...

I was lucky enough to find a nice skiptooth wheelset and the correct chainguard (in the matching colors!) for my WF, so now I am looking for a WF rack like the one pictured below. Looking for an original paint in the brighter red/white to match the Flyer at the bottom. I figure it is a long...

I always enjoy the show. I mean what else is there to do in the middle of winter in the Midwest? There weren't many complete ballooners but there were some nice deals on parts. I saw some decent Shelby frames cheap. I picked up a really nice Roadmaster springer and a few other parts.

Went down a couple years ago. Might have to try again this year. Great show

maybe they know their stuff and know that it is an awesome bike. I ran into a guy the other day on a belt driven internal geared commuter. Fenders, springer Brooks, etc. that thing was amazing! I was home researching frames that evening looking for one that would take a belt drive! Honestly, I...

No offense taken in the least. When I am doing a training ride, Sometimes I'll do intervals. It never fails that when I am in a high gear spinning a high cadence someone on a touring bike or skinny tire hybrid will "pass" me and take great pride that they passed a guy on an expensive carbon...

Yep...gears are cool too. :D Personally I have knee issues, so if you look closely, the Raleigh has a coaster brake hub and not a fixie. It is an awesome bike to ride around downtown and on the bike paths. I do prefer the ride of steel frames over my carbon and aluminum frames. I built up my...

I picked this up back in the fall. Bike was pretty much all original other than missing the front derailleur. I had been looking for a nice lugged from to build a single speed. I really liked the lugging on this one and figured the seat was worth more than I paid for the bike. I am pretty happy...

Well, I had a few bikes and parts all staged and ready to go and just found out I'll be out of town this weekend and can't make it either. Hope it is an awesome show.

I am starting this as a local sale or delivery to Memory Lane in a couple weeks, I may consider shipping if it doesn't sell. I am in Dayton, Ohio and would be willing to meet in the middle within a reasonable distance. 1952? Firestone Super Cruiser. The bike is pretty much all original other...

The bike path is across the street from Carillon Park. Carillon has bike racks outside. If you ride towards Dayton, the trail is out and you'll have to do some city riding. I would ride away from town. A couple little inclines, but a nice ride along the river.

I think I'm going to head over to the Portland show in the morning and stop by this one on the way home.

It is a nice show. I helped Bryan with the previous two shows. In the past it was mostly vintage, custom and rats. I am planning a space with a couple bikes and a box of parts. I'll post a few bikes later. I'll also probably bring a couple to show

I've been rearranging the bikes in storage and brought this out for a few pics. I was told it is a late 1952 production. Found it at Memory Lane several years back. Not perfect, but a pretty cool old survivor. I think about the only thing not original other than a few nuts and bolts are the...

Happy birthday Don. My birthday was last week. Probably see you at ML.

This is a local sale to start. I might consider shipping if it does not sell. I am in Dayton and would be willing to drive a bit to meet someone in the middle. I will also deliver the bike to Memory Lane on Saturday. 1950 Western Flyer boy's tanker bike. This bike was won at an Ohio county fair...

Nice bike GG. Thanks for posting. Wondered about the light. Now I know the parts I'm looking for

Picked this up from Nate a couple months back. 1950 CWC Western Flyer with the jet graphics on the tank. I thought it was pretty cool and would make a fun bike for vintage rides. It is missing the light and the correct rack/guard. The wheels were trashed so I swapped out the skiptooth and made...

Thanks Nate. Got some white WF grips and put a chain on it. Stuck a newer wheelset on it from a Good Vibrations Huffy. Rides nice. Probably going to end up selling it.

Are you talking distance to the museum? If so, I'd say maybe 2-3 miles each way.

Maybe post the rides over on Rat Rod Bikes too?

Thanks. Picked it up at Memory Lane a couple weeks ago. It was pretty rough when I got it. Swapped out the skiptooth drive train till I find a nicer set of wheels

Thats a pretty cool idea. Maybe I'll ride my 1950 Western Flyer with the Jet graphics!

Here is the address. 1385 Old Harshman Rd, Dayton, OH 45431 There are two entrances off Harshman…about 100yds from each other. One to the lake and the other to the park. Take the park entrance. You can google it and see what I am talking about. After turning in, I would follow the road as...

I'd do it at Eastwood Metropark. Two entrances. One to the lake and the other to the park. Take the park entrance and follow it till it dead ends in the parking lot. Plenty of space to hang around, bike paths for cruising and end it with a trip to the USAF museum. I can dig up the address if you...

We did one at Eastwood Metropark a couple years back. Nice turnout. Eastwood has since put in paths throughout the park and the path runs out to the Airforce museum. Might be a central location for dayton, cbus and cincy.

I am there on Thursday. Something came up on Friday. Relative newbie but this will be five years running.

Hey there....I'd love to, but I am trying to fund another project. Scott....thanks for the info. Yeah, I have seen them with four tabs and also three tabs stamped and with plastic reflectors. I've had a few PMs of interest and I am certainly willing negotiate a fair price. Shoot me a PM if...

Popa...check your PM. I had one PM before yours. If they back out, I'll shoot you a PM and you have dibs. Thanks!

Struts are sold

Better pics of the Wingo caps. Here you can see a ship out of the reflector edge.

Been reading that the Wingo reflectors have been reproduced. Anyone know how to tell the difference?

Pretty cool accessories....Wingos and reflector Decided to clean out some of my accessories. Got my eyes set on another project. All prices are shipped in the lower 48. Wald Parade Struts - 4 reflectors. SOLD Here they are mounted on my Elgin/Firestone Metal Winged hubcaps. I...

Being a Firestone guy, I can say this is one of the nicest looking bikes I have seen in a while. This is one my the bikes on my bucket list....Awesome bike and you can count on one of my votes. I was in the build off a couple of years back and really enjoyed it. The only small complaint I...