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Relatively clean, straight down tube bar TF frame W minimal rust. Pictures tell the story. $725 + $125 shipping via Bikeflights.

I believe that Elgin is an unusual 1940's Monark built, badged Elgin sold obviously by Sears.

I have a set of Johns new in unopened box WW's I bought a few years ago I will sell. PM me if anybody's interested.

They are modified brake pad replacements for road bikes with caliper brakes. The package says they're for Mafac brake calipers but they would fit other brands like Weinmann.

What you need to do is go to Google images and keyword search Dunlet bicycle. You will find tons of leads you can sift through to find out what you want to know.

Outstanding work ! Did you have to spread the frame out to get that wide load to fit between the dropouts ?

I know to the uninitiated that bike looks like a hot mess destined to be relegated to the flowerbed but back in the day it was a magnificent specimen of industrial design and engineering. The fuzzy nutted little fellow that sat upon it must have cut a wide swath through the neighborhood as he...

I believe so, there are some Shelby mafia people here who can guide you on the correct date.

As fate would have it, there happens to be a CABE member in Ohio looking for a pre war Shelby that has a nice OG Dayton/Huffman who wants to work out a trade - https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/trade-for-pre-war-shelby.158660/. Could be worth looking into...

Generally speaking any complete unmolested vintage bike in 'good' condition is going to be more valuable than a 'restored' bike, especially if the 'restored' bike is missing some of it's original parts. For someone new to the hobby, restoring a vintage collectable bike that doesn't have all it's...

Except the rack on his bike has the holes where the badges went.

So this is the garage sale bike you were talking about the other day...it's a late 30s Shelby built 'De Luxe' bike badged as an 'Air Man'. It's worth a lot more than the $250 you said the guy was asking for it. Definitly worth fixing up.

Or maybe this -

Did the bike look something like this ?

Looks like a 1937 judging by some of the bikes in this thread - https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/westfield-wednesday-show-your-bikes-here.88774/

I don't know.

Through an internet image search it appears to be a 1961 missing the headbadge, tank, front and rear racks and dual headlights which may or may not have been added accessories. https://www.liveauctioneers.com/en-gb/item/70376051_1961-columbia-thunderbolt-bicycle

Outstanding ! You've got some skills.

I think there's something really funky going on with the bead on the rear tire that needs urgent attention ! And I think a set of brick colored tires would really pop on that bike....

It's a gender bending methliner...

If you need a replacement retarder spring bicyclebones has one for $10.00 and he's a CABE member - https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-Morrow-Bicycle-Coaster-Brake-Hub-Retarder-Spring-Part-Schwinn-Shelby/312580007877?hash=item48c73867c5:g:W4sAAOxymspSGgde

Worksman it is -

Well this guy thinks his is worth $450.00 + $500.00 shipping and no, that's not a typo - https://www.ebay.com/itm/Roadmaster-Girls-Bicycle-tank-vintage-red-white-bike-fender-headlight-20/233321211139?hash=item3653072503:g:xhcAAOSwBRVbrbU0 The fact is, if you look at the completed listings you...

When it was new it was an economical chain store girls bicycle from the hot rod/space bike era where quality was going downhill fast. A boys model of that bicycle in similar condition wouldn't draw $450-500 bucks. The seller is apparently inflicted with American Pickers disease where people...

I imagine the bike has never been serviced in it's entire life so you're looking at 54yo grease in the bearings, who knows what the brake disks (if it's a Bendix or ND) look like. That being the case, you're looking at $75 bucks, maybe $100 if the tires aren't split and the tubes hold air.

I don't see any adult beverages within arms reach of that jury rigg...you're doing it all wrong !

Appears to be a 41 Schwinn frame Frankenbike.

Just long enough to get a good purchase on the fork crown or whatever is inside there that the screw screws into. I have a TOC Elgin and there's a wooden plug in the steering tube that the fender screw screws into to hold the fender on.

That's a curb bike. Put it out by the curb with a 'free' sign on it and wait for someone to come alomg who want's to waste money on it to take it off your hands.

I LOVE it when a plan comes together ! And Bones is a fellow CABE'r too ! Win-win...

Now that you figured out the nut for the seat, the 'bolt' you refer to that attaches the fender to the fork is actually a round head slotted screw and washer or a wide flange round headed slotted screw will work just fine without the washer, probably something like a 3/16x24tpi. Dig into your...

Like this one ...

Maybe when it was new...it isn't new any more. Those front carriers in similar fair condition currently go for around $35 bucks on ebay and you'd lose money on the shipping. If this guy wanted to try and make money flipping this bike he would have to disassemble it and soak the rusted parts in...

You are aware to aquire all the missing parts you need on your list is going to cost upwards of $900.00+ right ? And that doesn't include what you might need regarding the wheels and tires, hubs, chain, saddle, seat post, grips and complete bottom bracket setup (bearings, cups, nuts & washers) I...

Needs a chain, tires and tubes, better seat and the front fork is messed up...you're looking at spending 80+ bucks to fix it, the bike isn't worth it.

I don't think she's crazy, just look at her avatar. Why she's as cute as a June bug ! If she wanted to convert an Elgin Robbin into a Chester Cheeto bike and put it in the garden as yard art I'd say go for it girl !!

Double springer front forks, white painted wheels with red pins sounds like a Monark built Firestone cruiser similar to this - Is this what you have ?

Assuming the bike has a head badge, what does it say on it and is it a boys or girls bicycle ? Also are there any graphics anywhere on the bike that might help identify ?

Third time's definitely the charm. Bike looks awesome !!

On the international 0-10 scale of heinous acts of sacrilegious ignorance, I find this to be a 0...

Brother, you're getting off to a real bad start here if you're going to cop an attitude with me for pointing out a point of etiquette as a fellow CABE'r.

That's not my bike. I don't know how the OP is going to feel about it, i'm not framiliar with him. Welcome to the jungle.

Um, Champ, you don't hijack someones for sale thread with 13 hi-rez photos of a bike you want to trade. It's bad etiquette. For future reference you should make that offer through private message ;) It is an extremely sanitary bike however.

I can give you one lead, contact these people for a replacement lens for that Roadmaster headlight tank - https://www.ebay.com/sch/cindi_vette/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from= They make repops and just might be able to fix you up with something.

The thing is, if you offer it up on a bicycle enthusiast site like here on the CABE, there are people who already have the parts to correct what's incorrect about the bike laying around in their stash. There's likely someone here who is looking for something to come along they can use those...

Looking good ! The next time the wife tells you that bike smells 'dusty and old' just tell her that's the smell of money !

Reflector pedals are incorrect, chain guard is probably an aftermarket replacement, those things are an easy relatively inexpensive fix. The rear luggage carrier (rack) is an accessory upgrade that works well with the bike which is definitely a plus. Overall, that is a super nice bike and I'd...