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In the 20+ years that I've been collecting bikes plus the fact that Schwinn made plenty of 'em. I am able to put together a complete bike with original parts which I found in the tool shed that I had stored a long time ago. The frame is from a red phantom, chain guard from black phantom...

Looking for Arnold Schwinn stamped key : For this model.

Hello good people of Cabe , I’m a Western Flyer bicycle. I know this because that’s what riveted on my head tube. This is my serial Number: It’s located on the bottom of the crank area. And this is what I look like today. I have no idea of how I looked before. Probably amnesia. If anyone...

Please take a number & the doctor will see you shortly! :) So many “patients” & not enough time or parts! ;)

Always looking for newspaper canvas bags that were attached to the rear of the bicycles. The above is just an example, any newspaper will do just fine ~ Thanks ! :rolleyes:

Looking at the merkle project has got me going in finishing my iver. The wheels & tires will have to be replaced. This bike came with 1” Morrow which I will use. The Torrington pedals cleaned up real nice. The endcaps have a stamping number#8. One local shop had never seen a bike...

Doing spring cleaning which was long overdue on the shed in the backyard. And I have no idea when or where I have accumulated so many bike parts. But I do believe I have enough to build an old bike. Putting it together with different bikes parts that were never meant to go together, I have the...

Thursday 10 AM: Picked up my '37 Columbia. Security was there for protection. Not sure if they were there for my protection or to protect the people. I did see one lady faint & several kids ran away in sheer horror at the site of the '37 Columbia in the box ! :p This is my fun...

Iver Johnson crank . I have marked with an arrow the part that I need to remove. Not sure what it's called but it has threads. I have lubricated to make it easier to remove. But don't know if it's to the right or left to remove & I don't want to damage it or put more scratches by turning the...

Iver Johnson I brushed in very small amounts the tiny areas of the black frame that required it. Mostly just cleaning & keeping it original. Is there something to protect or preserve the gold leaf decal or just leave it alone & hope for the best ? Thanks

I have this bike rack . It's heavy & in good condition. Unknown origin . Anyone know which bike these were made for or is it a Wald product ? ​Not for sale.

Perhaps this saddle belongs in the "Babes & bicycles" section or it is the style of future design...:confused: http://m.ebay.com/itm/261713808330?nav

Bada... This is the basic details that I used to start the project. Let me know if they helped & good luck on yours. Pls note that no original bicycle was harmed in this endeavor . the above is a complete bike for illustration only. This is a drawing of what I had to start my project. It's...

Schwinn 1953 catalog has this small photo but no info. This bike is labeled ''Welterweight" by Schwinn.(1954) Anyone have info on this style that was made by Schwinn ? Thanks

Looking for a set (8) red jewel reflectors that will fit the J C Higgins tank.

I have a Monark by Silver King - Chicago model 4406 & Serial # A015832 Has wrong sprocket ! left one is 1/2" & on the right is 1" skip-tooth Anyone know which is the right sprocket for this bike ? Thanks.

I just got a pair of the Schwalbe Balloon "red" whitewalls -26 x 2.35" from HBBC Cruisers @ Huntington Beach Ca. They're more of a red-brown...but they will look nice on my pre-war bike. [email protected] I like that it's mostly all white without much lettering to clutter it...

In order to produce multiple identical parts out of rubber, a mold can be created. The mold can be based on an existing rubber part: ...or can be created based on a model of the part, sculpted out of clay. Once the mold is created, rubber mix can be poured into the mold to create...

I'm currently in the process of putting together an Iver Johnson. It's in very good condition. And I usually check on anything & everything with regards to this bicycle. Thanks to tailhole...I was able to locate this... And will look just right like the one he has.: These guys...

I'm at the starting phase of putting together this IJ. ( 1920s). It's in pretty good condition except for the tires. Took a couple of days to clean before I started to assemble the bike. The wood rims & fenders have no cracks or dents. So far... the only problem is the front wheel...

Arrived today... Head tube is Green color...frame & fenders are Maroon. ................................................................... Troxel saddle. Handlebars : I-J "Iver Johnson" is painted "gold-leaf" style...

WTB: RoadMaster front fork truss rod bracket for 26" bike.

I have this rack of unknown origin. I'm looking for the light part that would go where the tail light would be located. My guess is a light reflector of some kind. Any thoughts ?

On American Pickers, I noticed a pair of bicycle tires. Red with whitewalls 26 " Does anyone know where they might be available ? Thanks.

this is dedicated to dxmadman who was the inspiration ! it's way passed spring-cleaning...too hot to go inside the shed for now ..maybe next spring ! :cool:

Remember them ? local canvas bags ! my biggest concern was this... Always on the look for bicycle canvas bags any town .

Mike Wolfe @ American Pickers scores on a '55 Black Phantom ($150) The bike is original & complete with mostly surface rust, not pitted or falling apart. Someone told me that the selling price is not realistic, that it's just for the show. I was curious if this is the going price for...

How would you prepare to paint only parts of the tank Red & leave the rest as chrome ? Thanks.

For those that ride their bikes on a daily basis that have the all red or white tires.What do you do to maintain the color or remove the black that touches the ground ? Especially on the white tires. In time they will look like the whitewalls. Any suggestions is appreciated even the...

I'm trying to install the wheel/tire to the front springer forks. the left one (black) has the open slot but the right side has no opening. How is the hub of the wheel mounted ? I have marked it & was thinking of creating an opening so that the hub will fit without having to bend...

I've doing some spring cleaning & I came across two chain guards. The first one has the Schwinn decal: (back) I cleaned it up to see if I could find an id but , ...nada :mad: (back view) Before cleaning... I recall something similar was used on the Aerocycle, but this...

I have a Schwinn Red Phantom chain guard. The word Phantom is faded & I would like to fix it up . I see available decals for the Black Phantom but not for the Red. I guessing it must be the same style. I was thinking of using this decal minus the 'Black". Any thoughts on this...

This is the tank that I will be using on my Red Phantom project. I like the look of this vintage Red tank which I hope to do with mine. I used a chemical stripper to remove the old paint. Afterwards with soap & water to remove any residue of the chemical. If the...

My intention was to remove the poor paint job that the previous owner had applied sometime ago & fix it up with a different color. I managed to remove the top paint. The original "red" paint is still evident. The original color looks like a candy apple red. There are parts where the...

For sale...Monark Silver King Head Badge...has pitting. As Is, no refunds. Paypal plus U.S. shipping only.

With regards to balloon tire, coaster brakes & single speed bicycles. I would like to know from those that ride their bikes daily (weather permitting). Do any of you make adjustments with the handlebars ? Up like this: or down: or just level : Also do you keep the tires...

Opening shots of "American Pickers", there are images of an old rusted bike. Anybody know what brand it is ?

This relates to my earlier thread "J.C.Higgins Year ? " For the "bike purists", before you start smacking your chops to tell me what's wrong with it…… I bought the bike "as is". Although not abandoned, it was discarded & might have gone " the way of the dodo" like the one up in the tree...

A while back , I was able to salvage a tank & wheel before the building was demolished. Also have the frame . I have the front beehive springer from a girls J C Higgins..but the braces are a bit short in length. These images are from the web. Weather permitting , I will go outside & take...

C 44299 is the serial # located on the rear fork. Here are two Schwinn serial listings that come close to C 44299 Not sure if it's a '52 or a '57 frame ! Also , there is no built-in kick stand like my '56 phantom. Any clues to what year :confused:

what was your first bicycle that you got ? Do you still have it. For me , it was the Western Flyer X-53 that I got for Christmas in '55.

Is there a way to determine the difference between an original & a reproduction chrome phantom tank ?

I have the opportunity to purchase a pre war delta horn. It comes with the mounting bracket. There is no visible rust , some tiny dents & the chrome is slightly worn but otherwise in very good condition. Asking price is $300. Does anyone know if this is the usual price for this item ? Any...

SOLD Pre-War Head Badge SOLD I have Schwinn "World" badge .Original pre-war brass Price negotiable .

Does anyone have a favorite bicycle scene from a movie ? Radio Flyer(1992). This rebooted my interest in bikes. Even though the "western flyer" used in the film was an 80s repo. Next would be "Back to The Future "… although not much was shown of the Schwinn Black Phantom… "Road To...

I have a mens 1955 Schwinn Bicycle. the head badge reads "Schwinn B F Goodrich ". The bike looks like the Schwinn phantoms…except for the badge . Does anyone know if this '55 model is also a phantom ? Thanks !

WTB Original Front fender for Schwinn Phantom I'm looking for an original front Phantom fender. I already have a repo. I need to match the front with the original rear fender. Fender light is not required. I have Schwinn parts to trade also for this fender.

Anybody know which Schwinn bicycle this sprocket went on originally ? Has A S & CO. ( ½" pitch ). Value :confused: [/IMG] I installed it on a Schwinn Phantom frame. It's not correct or original to that Schwinn model but I like the way it looks :cool:

Looking to buy this horn !

BOA-G Tires size: 26 x 3.45 color: Creme or white If anyone has any for sale or a link for a pair, please let me know… Thanks! Jake