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I picked up this moto bike project (badged Hawthorne Flyer) a while back but unfortunately the previous owner stripped the paint off the bike and primered it. Due to the primer I can only make out the letter “O” and a smaller number 9 slightly angled. I looking to find out the year made and if...

Hello folks, I‘m seeking help with trying to identify the maker and year of this Deluxe Flyer wagon. I cleaned the wagon with some mild soap and water and was able to clearly see the markings as you see pictured. I tried doing some reearch on google but couldn’t find anything that had the same...

Hello fellow Cabers, I have a ND Model D rear hub on my Schwinn and when I try to engage the brake it does not stop and just keeps coasting. I have previously cleaned the hub, greased the bearings and oiled the disc but It still didn’t help. I didn’t notice any issues with any of the internals...

I picked up these Schwinn scripted/stamped hub straps a while back at a local swap meet and had them reinforced with some leather at the back. They were on their last leg but now they can be reused again. They are still a bit stiff/dry but need a little soaking in some type of leather...

I picked this up awhile ago just the way you see it and I'm not sure if I am missing a few washers and a bushing?. I know the speedometer mounts to goose neck but how does it mount to the wheel? Please see the attached picture and let me know what I maybe missing? Thanks Monarky

Up for sale is this early style (prewar?) Bendix (36 spoke) front hub axle. It spins freely, has decent chrome and has the words "Bendix, El Mira, N.Y. U.S.A." stamped on the center spool of hub. I'm asking $35 dollars (as is) which includes shipping and tracking number in the lower 48 states...

WTB 28" Rain Gutter fenders for my Hawthorne Flyer. Show me what you got to sell and help me get started on my New Years resolution project. Please PM and let me know if you have a set for sale. Thanks Monarky

Hello Folks, I picked up this Speedometer a while back and it cleaned up nicely. The only thing that I need some help with is what type of lubricant can I use to help the bottom wheel clip spin freely. It current spins but a little tight. Also I'm not sure if I'm missing any other hardware to...

Does anyone know the correct Monark head set size or diameter size for the early 1947 thru 1949 Super Deluxe models? I tried using a modern day re-pop set but I have some play in the fork? I'm trying to find an original or correct size set to replace the China made repop set, any help would...

Hello Folks, just wanted to share pictures of my new Troxel Long Spring seat that Bob U restored for me and is now on my 1938 Colson. I had Bob restore it in an antique brown leather, for that vintage look. It came out nice and looks great on my bike, many thanks to Bob U!

For Sale are these "used" AllState (Made in USA) 26 X 1.75 inner tubes. One holds air, the second one has a slow leak and the third has a small puncture. Sold "as is" or for your nostalgic collection. They still have the original blue stamping on the tubes. I'm only asking $16 for these...

Hello All, I'm looking to buy a bottom bracket for a handle bar mount Klaxon or Seiss bicycle horn. If anyone has one for sale please send me a PM and we can go from there.. Thanks Monarky

Can anyone tell what if any parts are correct for this 1950 Schwinn. It's has a Schwinn BF Goodrich headbadge, BFG chain guard and rear BFG reflector? Also not sure if the handle bars are correct, are these scout bars or ladies bars? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Monarky.

For sale and ready for restoration is this men's double pan saddle. It measures approximately 11-1/2 inches long and 10 inches wide. I'm asking $65 plus shipping. Please PM me if interested., thanks Monarky.

Hello fellow CABERs, I need help with this light and looking to see if anyone here can help me out. I'm trying to get this working but I think it is missing a specific type of plug or cap that connects to the back end with what I think has some type of wire contacts. If anyone can show me...

Hello All, I'm l@@king to buy a decent prewar crossbars if anyone has one for sale. If so please PM with pictures and a price. Thanks Monarky :cool:

I'm selling this Hawthorne Flyer badge and asking for $45/shipped to any of the lower 48 states. I will ship immediately upon payment via PayPal and will provide a tracking number. Please PM if interested. Thanks Monarky :cool

I'm looking for some help and want to buy an adult size, metal seat pan (only) for a Troxel seat. I'm hoping that someone can help me out and has one for sale. I posted some pictures below of a similar pan that Im looking for or one that may work. Please PM if you have one for sale. Best...

I'm selling this NOS reflector mud guard. I'm asking $30 shipped to any of the lower 48 states. PayPal only. PM me if interested.

Hello All, I inherited this Hawthorne Flyer project which my cousin stripped from the original paint (what a mistake) and never finished his restoration project. I have most of the parts and the nickel plating on them cleaned up very clean. I'm trying to narrow down the year but under the...

Up for sale is this Prewar Stem which has some chrome loss and pitting but overall still very solid and decent for its age. The bolt threads are good and straight. I'm asking $30 shipped to any of the lower 48 States. PayPal only. Please PM if interested. Thanks Monarky :cool:

Up for sale is this NOS brown stiched Shimano Nexus 3 speed shifter. I love the vintage look on these stiched grips, which will compliment any vintage beach cruiser or rat rod bike. I'm asking $40 shipped to any of the lower 48 states. I only take payment via PayPal. Please PM if interested...

I need help in finding a Monark rear carrier like this one for a men's size bike preferably in a maroon color. Please PM if you have one to sell so I can complete my Monark project. Thanks again Monarky

Up for sale is this Prewar Stem (possibly Schwinn but not sure) which has some chrome peeling/chipping but overall still very decent and shinny for its age. I'm asking $43 shipped to any of the lower 48 states, PayPal only. Please PM thanks Monarky :cool:

Up for sale are these decent Torrington 3N Meteor pedals with 3-1/4 inch blocks. I'm asking $25.00 shipped in the lower 48 states, PayPal friend. PM if interested, thanks Monarky

Up for sale is this Prewar Wald Stem which still has some chrome chipping but overall still very decent for its age. One side of the lower stem has the Wald (encircled w) stamped with the numbers 39 and the other side also the letter D on top of the W with unknow number or letter stamped as...

Hey Guys, what happened to the monthly Riverside bike rides? I went on a few rides at the end of the 2014 and it seemed like we were getting some momentum and a good group of bikers but somehow it fizzled out. I hope we can get it going again keep me posted if it gets going again. Monarky :cool:

XMAS Sale is this late 1930s original Delta or EA Bicycle Horn. I tested the horn with two batteries in the tray and touched the horn wire and it works. It is missing the button but not sure if it's a Delta or EA button, as you can see in the pictures that the button well is taller than...

XMAS Sale......1964 Sandusky Bicycle License Plate. 14.00 Dollars Shipped. I accept Paypal. Happy Holidays :cool: .

XMAS Sale.....Girls/Boys 3N Meteor Torrington Pedals. These pedals have normal wear scratches and minimal light surface rust, but clean up very nicely as you can see that they still have good amount of shine left in them. The blocks are 3 1/2 inches, the shafts are straight and the threads are...

I started with this Standard 1938 Colson Project that I purchased from Tim the Skid. :cool: To keep with a low budget rebuild I decided to go bare metal look since the original paint was gone. Once I got through the rattle can blue paint job, I really liked the metal and brass brazing...

Just wanted to Shout out a Happy B-Day to Ford Mike, i cant make the Monrovia ride today but have a good cheer and enjoy the ride. Best regards Monarky.

I'm in search of a set of 4 vintage safety bikap (hub caps) for a fair price. PLease let me know if anyone has a set for sale. Send private message. Thanks Monarky :cool:

I'm in search of a set of 4 vintage safety bikap (hub caps) for a fair price. PLease let me know if anyone has a set for sale. Send private message. Thanks Monarky :cool:

Hi there all, I'm looking to buy a Prewar Delta horn button or unit for parts. Please let me know via private message. Thanks Monarky :cool:

WTB prewar clip for drop stand Hi there I'm in dire need and would like to buy a prewar Clip for my Colson drop stand. If you have one for sale please send me a Private Message. Thanks Monarky :cool:

I'm in the process of servicing my model D rear hub. I cleaned up and greased the bearings and wanted to know which type of oil do you recommend for the disc set? Plus any other tips that you guys can recommend before I reassemble it? This is my first time that I take on reassembling this...

Hello fellow CABER's.......just started on my next project (38 Colson) and this is what I started with. The original paint was gone and had been lightly rattle bombed in some blue paint by the prior owner.. I'm thinking of going bare metal and will keep you all updated with my project as time...

Hello all, I'm looking to buy a maroon & cream, schwinn tank for my 1950s Schwinn bicycle. I preferr the tank to have some patina with the original paint and decals to color match my current bicycle. Please let me know and if possible include pictures. Thanks, Monarky :cool:

I have a wheel set that has spokes that are straight and tight but just need some cleaning as the spokes have very little rust and still a good shine underneath. Can anyone tell what product I can use to clean up these spokes without having to take them off? Inquiring minds shan't to know...

Can anyone tell me what the standard width is on a Colson hub for a 1938 Colson. I didn't realize the the front forks on the 38 Colsons are closed and only have a round hole for the axel to go in but my second question is how do you get the axel in? The Width of my fork is 3-3/4 inches and my...

Hello all, I have a Colson project that I'm stripping down due to the original paint being gone. I understand that according to my serial number m bike was built in April 1938 but also noticed in the stripping process that there is also a letter "M" or "W" under the Colson head badge. Does...

FS Meteor Pedals combo deal!!!!! Up for sale is this set of 3N Meteor Pedals with 3-1/4 inch blocks and included in this sweet deal is a set on new 3-1/4 blocks still in their package for your everyday rider, restoration or parts. These pedals are straight, have good threads and still have...

Up for sale is this set of Torrington pedals (4in blocks) for your rat rod bike, everyday rider, resotration or parts. Asking $40 dollars shipped anyware in the lower 48 states. I accept paypal only, all sales final please view attached picture and ask any questions. Thanks Monarky :cool:

I have a 1938 Colson Project where the paint is all gone and was thinking of going with the bare/gun metal look. Does anyone have any pictures of their projects with this same similar look? If so I would like to see them to get some cool ideas. Please share any pictures or any tips on how to...

As a CABE member I'm seeking everyone's help or advice with members that don't come through with their sales here on the CABE and dishonor the hobby that we all love. As a buyer I prefer to pay instantly through paypal knowing that it's secure and if something goes wrong I have the protection...

Hello All, I'm looking to buy a Colson Snap Tank for a 1938 model and if anyone out there has one for sale please let me know so I can complete my current project. Best regards, Monarky :cool:

Putting this out there, I'm looking to see if anyone is selling a set of fenders for my 1938 Colson bicycle project. If so please let me know and thank you very much, Monarky:cool:

Can any of you Colson experts out there tell me what the correct type of wheel sets came on the 1938 Colsons. There seems to be some confusion as to wether they came with triple drop center, double drop centers or just regular drop center. Can anyone help me with the correct info as inquiring...

Hello all, does anyone have a late 1930s Colson tank there are willing to sell please let me know or Send me a private message. Thanks Monarky:cool: