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Disassembling things like this with loose bearings is why I scavenge old cookie and brownie pans. A couple years ago I was lucky to find 4 large bakers pans with a 1/2" lip that have saved me several times from having to search for loose bearings.

Congratulations - I thoroughly understand your predicament. These things ride like a Cadillac and are built like tanks. Hard to beat for all around, all purpose riding.

That's a real beauty. Looks like it has a vintage leather saddle too. That would be a keeper in my stable.

Probably not a lot in my area - Omaha Nebraska, 68134. No charge for my time, I appeciate the opportunity to pay it forward, but $5 for a roll of tape would be appreciated (and I use at least a whole roll). I will treat your bike as if it were my own.

I'm with you on this one Jeff. Beautiful.

Thanks Adam. I can find lots of information about 'standard' Murray serial numbers, but strangely absolutely nothing about one that is "MU-K". K = 1946 for a standard Murray, so I am guessing 1946 for this one.

Just did. Thanks!

Here's a picture.

I picked up a skip tooth Mercury frame yesterday and the "MU-K" doesn't really align with any serial number list I have been able to find, but from the "K" am I correct assuming it's a 1946? Thanks!

Any updates? Looks cool!!

Patience + Perseverance = Payoff!! Nice work on a beautiful bike.

Eh...ditch the tires, put the fenders and guard back on. Just my opinion; I like fenders and guards and all that. You have put a lot in to the bike, but just so many rod-ed bikes out there now that retain little of the original personality of the bike.

Wow. You made the right decision and kudos to your patience on letting it all come together. This looks awesome. Nice job - like everyone I am anxious to see the finished product.

But it isn't. I am drawing a blank on that three pointed star. I am assuming early 60's. I have two questions: 1) What brand is it, and 2) can I fender mount this with that switch hanging down in back? It;s clean as a whistle inside. Thanks!!!

My Question Is: Where do you get tires like that for $10??? Or tubes for $3?? :confused: Fenders or none, the bike looks way cool. I personally prefer fenders on, but agree with your assessment of how those in particular upset the lines of the bike.

I know this is an old thread, but I just have to compliment you on that bike. That's exactly what I strive to do - bring it back improve where it makes an aesthetic difference but stays true to the original look. Very, very nice.

Be honest, communicate, explain either a) you have not heard back and are moving on , or b) if you have heard back, explain the situation with the understanding you will honor your commitment and see if the seller will sympathize.

Scientifically speaking? Sure. Aesthetically speaking? For me, No. Patina for me is the aging of the original intended top coat, and rust isn't a part of that.

My first thought was "re-war/post-war" but it seems there is some overlap? Obviously there are differences in tanks, lights, etc., but frame, geometry, wheels, etc? Other pertinent differences? I was sure I would run across a model list somewhere that went something like "The Schwinn DX was...

So, give us an update, what happened? Have you made contact yet? Love to hear a good story on a find.

Awesome idea!!!

Wow! That is an awesome story and the pictures really make it all that much better. That bike is on my bucket list - it has everything going for it; while some tank bikes can look glitzy, this one looks artistic. Question, though; how do you get wind of a bike like that from 200 miles...

I love the old (and cool new remakes) of spinners and airplanes for vintage bikes. I suppose this may be old news to a lot of you, but I ran across this P-40 looking little item the other day in a kids 'adventure' store at Mall of America. Amazon has them for $7, same as I paid for it in the...

Duh....now I feel stupid. Thanks; that's a great suggestion.

I picked up this super clean one owner womens Hiawatha and after I got it home I noticed the top tube junction with the head tube looked a little suspect. No breaks, except on the left side looks like maybe there is a lack of brazing. What do you think? Is it OK? I don't want to sell it on and...

They seem to be the only game in town for Schwinn Varsity Bicentennial decals. I am a water transfer guy all the way, and these are on vinyl which I have not worked with before. So, has anyone used VeloCal decals? Is the registration good, colors sharp? They offer 2 mil and 1 mil vinyl...

Wow!!! Thanks folks - what an education! Here I was thinking original and what I am looking at us a "bitsa" bike: little bits of everything. I appreciate your time and expertise!

Pictures attached to original post. Thanks for all the information! This would be a keeper for me so I am not looking for a buy-it-and-flip-it price, but pricing seems to be all over the place with these locally. That said, I am not real keen on an incorrect rear hub or the non-stock weird...

Electro forged bikes - they made, what, like a million of them? I think you got one of the best right there. I know in my neck of the woods I am doing my level best to scoop them all up!! A Varsity was the first bike that didn't fall apart under my 13 year old onslaught of wheelies and jumps...

I am looking at a black 1965 3 speed Schwinn American in excellent condition, very little to no rust. All original, except seat and tires. Shift cable is broken, so I don't know if the three speed works. This is a little out of my normal area, and I would appreciate advice on what a fair...

Every collector should be so lucky to have a daughter like that! Nice score. I vote to keep it as is without motor as well. Looks super sharp.

Yeah, I saw that fender indentation and wondered about it. Lot's of 'unusual' features to my untrained eye, and it is gratifying when others can satisfy my curiosity (boy, that's not always the case with older stuff!!!). At $20 it's cheap enough I might consider trying to spiff it up, but...

Looked at this today, no headbadge of course. Fork crown and the rear dropout looked 'different' to me. What is it? Thanks!

It doesn't get more Fourth of July than that! Nice job!

That is one beautiful bike. I am glad you have it; I would be immobilized with indecision: "I wanna ride it!!!' fighting with "I don't want ANYTHING to happen to it!!"

That has got to be one of the most visually spectacular bikes I have ever seen. I was always disappointed in how the bicentennial came off; seemed like the Country did not put a lot of effort into celebrating our 200th other than a lot of schlocky merchandising. So I always wanted to do a...

I seem to remember reading in one of the multitude of rust removal threads a statement to the effect "...this also works great on removing the discoloration..on decals..." am I dreaming? :confused: I can't find it now, which doesn't surprise me because it was an offhand remark buried in a...

Rust Remediation There are so many threads about rust it's overwhelming. I think I have read them all, and watched most of the videos on Youtube. :p My favorites are using bronze wool, not steel wool, with some polishing (or maybe rubbing) compound, with Simichrome or Nevrdull to finish...

Mark IV coaster brake on a very original, nice 1960 Hollywood I just picked up just spins when I backpedal. Once in a while it catches, but not often and not in any repeatable fashion. I have not dug in to it yet, but I do notice I can see the bearings on one side when I back pedal, so...

Oboy! Oboy! Oboy! What bike is this with the AWESOME F84 Thunderjet (kind of) graphics????? Want. Really, really want.

It amazes me the level of talent that was 'out in the wild' back when people made stuff and re-purposed what they had with such skill. There are still tons of talented backyard machinists and fabricators out there, but nothing like the 'can-do' quantity there used to be. I will have a good...

Roger - you may be on to something! There are no lugs where the bikes are joined and the welds are very good but not factory perfect. Whoever did it fabbed up a factory looking brake rod extension and chain tensioner, and the frame is arrow straight. If not for the absence of lugs I would say...

Strange Tandem with Rod Brakes - Takeda TKD? This looks like a Phillips/Triumph/BSA tandem wanna-be. The rod brakes are interesting, and the rear brake is unusual. Bike has "TDK" all over it: hand grips, leather seat, fork crown, front fender decoration, fender braces, etc. Headbadge says...

Very nice!

That is awesome! Thanks a ton.

Thanks folks. That's what I was hoping for. If I run into trouble I know where to come! ;)

My 1976 Lil Chik has a Bendix 70 322 Mexico rear hub that seems frozen. It back pedals, but is very. very sluggish pedaling forward. :( Before I just dive in and disassemble, clean, grease and hope for the best, any advice?

On closer examination it looks like an "L" before the numbers, so "L58603. Does that make it a 1933? Thanks folks!