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Nice bike, great patina. I would try restoring the wheels/spokes- more often than not, it can be done. Judging from the look of your bike I would say you could. you would probably have to replace a few spokes. If you know how to re-lace- have a truing stand, and don't mind spending money for the...

Any help identifying a bike, belongs to a friend. Balooner, red and white, has a headbadge- "Chieftain" straitbar -secondary top tube type of frame, and the tank has a jet airplane type design. Springer fork, similar in design as a Schwinn. Front and rear upper fender braces have a curve to...

Thanks, but I need one with good original chrome. As Elgin Baylor mentioned I think those crank arms were fairly common, so I'll jjust keep looking.

I think the maufacturer was wald as well, and they were used for allot of different bikes. Thanks.

Thanks for looking Toby.

Hi, Does anyone know what brand, or who manufactured the crank arms that would be on a Monark super deluxe, mine is a '52. I am looking for one, the crank I have has sloppy/loose threads on the left pedal side. Thanks.

Amazing!! That is just so nice.

I have a 52 "Duplex" badged girls frame. Chrome dropside rims. It has the heavier fork with the truss rod support arms coming off the fork crown, as well as the deluxe chainguard. And surprisingly it has a 54 tooth phantom chainring. Also came with a mens saddle. Judging by the condition of the...

Is that a 52 tooth chainring I see on the one piece crank?

I had a ladies Firestone Special Cruiser. I was told it was an early to mid 50's. Had rear slotted dropouts with adjusting screw's, a Bendix rear & a New Departure front hub. It was a pretty solid bike. Went through it mechanically & sold it to a friend who loves it.

Too bad more men aren't willing to ride girls bikes. Just switch out the saddle, pedals and grips. I have three girls Schwinn's. a 49 & two 52's. They ride just fine. They cost less and are usually in allot better mechanical condition when you get them. It's nice to not have to hammer dropouts...

Thanks for all the input folks. this has been a great thread. I've learned allot & I'm sure it will help other people as well.

By air hammer, do you mean a pneumatic tool that you run off an air compressor? Is there a brand name? I have my stem out now, but could you explain a little bit more as to how you used it. There seems to be plenty of stuck stems out there. And where can I buy pb blaster? Thanks.

I'll remember that. Sounds better that taking the fork with the stem stub to a machinist & having him cut a gap down the length of the stem witch is what I thought I might have to do. I was just about ready to cut the crook off but decided I'd give it one more shot with the leverage bar. I heard...

Just thought I would share some tips I got from a bike shop owner/mechanic. An old guy who actually knows about old bikes.& has faced some stuck parts problems over the years. Put a cork in your stem tube hole. Turning the bike upside down, then heating up the head tube with a torch or heat...

Thanks, Nice Job. yeah sometimes a screwdriver, a pair of pliers & a can of W D40 just doesn't get it done, does it? LOL! The 2x4's sound like a good is way to keep the fork from turning. On the Schwinn springer fork, the fork crown is just that sleeve that holds the horizontal pivot bolt. I am...

I am unable to get the stem out of the head tube. It's a 52 Schwinn with a springer fork. There's very little rust on the chrome or paint. It's not the binder bolt wedge nut, I finally got that free. Although the top of the wedge bolt might of broke off & is still stuck. I'm down to just the...

bri, Thanks for the reply, The bike is a girls bike and is in what I would call about a five, so- It has the springer fork, but the left side truss/fork rod & AS bolt is missing. The chrome on the rear fender is about a 4. the front will clean up pretty nice. The seat is shot & not original. The...

looking for chrome rims for 52 panther, or wheel set in fair or good condition. ND rear hub & Schwinn front. thanks

I think there where allot more paint schemes & options than people realize. Your springer fork- was a springer fork- OUCH!...is totaled. If yow decide to part yours out, I need a left side support/truss rod with AS bolt. I just finished a partial restoration for a collector friend of a Schwinn...

I've straightened a few & I just slide an old handlebar stem in to make sure it stay's round & use as the leverage tool- screw on the lock nut too. slide it in just enough to be above the start of the bend. use a heating torch to evenly heat the tube & use the stem to torque it straight.- This...

Nice, If your steerer tube isn't bent & you still have some chrome left on your rims that's a blessing right there. looks like you even have the original Monark pedals. Clean & ride.

or a 21 disc set- 10 notched and 11 round. They are just thinner.

"Just as beautiful as ever" maybe not the entire truth, but- a truth nevertheless.

Hi, did you take any pictures at the Ann Arbor show -( or anyone else ) out there take any.. It would be great to see some pics posted of the "beautiful old beaters" as well as the show bikes too. I'm from Colorado & have never had the chance to see a show like that. It's just too far to ride...

A 55 pound bike & a 160Lbs man rolling down a hill on a 65 year old bike, with a 65 year old chain on that coaster brake & it's time to stop for a red light. It seems most people choose to keep the chain that came with there bike. I usually do. Is a good old made in USA chain as trustworthy as...

I might as well chime in here. I am not sure what brand of hub you have, New Departure maybe? but it does sound like it needs to be taken apart, cleaned, inspected, fixed maybe, re-lubricated & re-assembled. The first time I took a hub apart I took clear close up digital pictures of the pieces &...

Well...at least you got it off. A whip is just a section of chain with some sort of rigid handle attached to one end. It's just a prying tool really, a way to grip the sprocket & get it to unscrew. Nothing grip's a sprocket better than a chain. The section of chain just needs to be long enough...

try posting some pics if you can. There's lots of people here that can tell you what you probably have, what condition it's in & what's missing or has been changed. I have a Super Deluxe myself. Details can make a big difference.

Sorry to get off subject but that's what I call a "Room with a view" bikes hanging from the ceiling, parked behind the couch, attached to the wall. I think allot of us can relate to using living space in such a worthy fashion.

I'm still 52. Just a little bit more 52 than I was when I said I was 52 a couple of days ago.

Smiles all around! No harm in having a couple more bikes

Pic of very worn brake discs from a New Departure Hub. [/IMG]

So was the non detergent motor oil synthetic? & what weight oil was it? I was hoping the Mobil 1 grease and the Mobil 1 oil would work well together.

I bought some Mobil 1 synthetic axle grease for the bearings & I am going to try the synthetic oil on the discs. I thought it would be worth trying as well Andrew. With the higher heat rating it could be a good idea & the hub might just roll a little nicer as well.. If the NOS discs come...

I'm 51 +1 which I think makes me 52. Mile high city, Denver. It's supposed to get up to 78 degrees today. Gonna have to pull one of the bikes out of the basement & take a spin. I just need to remember witch one of them actually works.

five nice looking rides & one sweet looking kid. Nice work fella's.

As I had mentioned earlier I found a listing on ebay for a disc set. The listing only read >1 NOS new departure brake disc set for CB hubs< There was a picture of the box, the box only read "New Departure Genuine Brake Disc Set" Now I am wondering if the CB in the description was short for...

Andrew, thanks, thanks, thanks, I just put in a bid. ebay can be interesting to navigate sometimes. I bought a complete, working 1952 girls Schwinn bike for $24.99 It was in some really unusual category. The hub on that was in great condition & shined up like a new penny. It will be interesting...

Thank both of you, Patrick & Andrew for the response. I will post some pics, I am going on a small ski vacation for a few days- lucky me. will have to do it when I get back. Andrew could you tell me what category the NOS discs are listed in. I am on ebay all the time & have never seen them. I...

Hi, Does anyone out there know where there are "new" or "newer" brake discs to be had for New Departure Hubs. Anyone who's tore apart a few NDH's knows what I am talking about. I can hear you laughing-or not. Buying a so called "rebuilt hub" on ebay only to take it apart and find it to be more...

hi, would like more information about a few of your seats. I will PM you

A really great product a collector told me about is called "The Must For Rust" or "Krud Kutter" -water based & biodegradable. I've used it on allot on chrome using a brass brush with amazing results. It can't do much for corrosion where the chrome is gone, but what can. It seems more suited for...

Very nice! Do you know the name or nickname of that particular chain wheel?

just have to love the simplicity. looks fast! whoever manufactured that red reflective tape must have done pretty well for himself, amazing how many fenders you see that on.

Thanks Scott, Your method makes allot of sense. Right now the hub is just loose without a wheel, besides with your way I wouldn't get to buy another bike tool or spend time fabricating homemade gadgets- where's the fun in that. I keep telling my wife the world won't start spinning again until I...

Thanks for the suggestions. Easy to get mixed up on the thread directions. Depends on whether your viewing the hub from the drive side or the brake arm side I guess. Looking at the hub from the drive side/sprocket side the sprocket screws on clockwise/right hand thread. The "Sprocket Set Nut" is...

Hi, I need to change out the sprocket on a New Departure D hub. Could somebody please tell me how to get the sprocket off the driver/hub without the use of the tool that ND used to make for this purpose. I even bought the "Big book of Hubs" here on the CABE. hoping there would be some current &...

Just kind of interesting. The term SAE when referring to oil means "Standard American Equivalents" The American Society of Automobile Engineers enacted a standard to rate the viscosity of lubricants during WWII, before that there was no sure way to know what you were putting into an airplane vs...

52 going on 53, Denver CO -A clear picture in my head- looking over these wide chrome handle bars at a big fat b&w fender & hearing the crunch of gravel under those big tires. I was to young to sit on the seat & reach the pedals, so I had to stand up & use all my weight just to keep the thing...