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I’m listing two prewar saddles for sale(sold separately) 1. Prewar Persons Saddle(Early to Mid 1930’s), Wire Frame, cover is decent and very rideable. Has the Person stamp on the seat, with a little clean up, this saddle is ready to ride! Price: $185.00 plus $21.50 shipping in the US REDUCED...

Recently I finally got my Short Battery Can to put on my 1934 Shelby Lindy. It has the Delta decal , but also has below it a Hendee(future Indian MC) decal. I assumed the decals are repros and wanted to remove the Hendee one as that wouldn’t fit what I was doing, so I posted a discussion to get...

I recently purchased this battery can and need to remove the Hendee decal as it’s going on a 1934 Shelby Lindy Is there a product or method to use that doesn’t hurt the paint?( does Goo Gone make a product?) ALSO…. Is the Delta decal the correct size, I know I’ve seen a large and small one.

Hi All- I’m looking for a 1920’s early ‘30’s Short version(The Model Can WITHOUT A SWITCH is fine, because I got a teacup light with a switch) of the Battery tube to put on my 1934 Lindy. (I saw the one listed yesterday, but it was too nice and a little out of my reach $ wise) As I am simply...

Looking for a Teacup light that is appropriate for my 1934 Lindy.

On the battery cans pictured below, what is the time frame of start to finish usage for the Delta Short and Long Battery cans? 1920-1940 or ? I would really like to know the specifics on when they were first offered etc, tried to research and can’t find much other than the usual 1920’s-30’s.

I’ve noticed that a few of these Short Battery Tubes have the hole for the wiring to connect to the battery on the inside, but just a blank cap on the other end with no switch. Is the switch on the lamp….is the switch separate and mounted on the handlebars…just curious. Also, what is the...

I’m looking for a supplier or source for two items for my Briggs and Stratton Buckboard Flyer Motor Wheel(pictured below) The two items I’m looking for are: Tire on the motor wheel Belt The engine runs great, but the belt is old and will fail soon I’m going to start driving and showing it and...

Hi All, I’m finally going to get my 1934 Shelby Lindy on the road after 3 years of gathering, research,etc. Below is a picture of the bike before I got it, my plan is to clean up the original parts , replace the Shimano system with proper triple drop rims and repaint and “age” the fenders. My...

Looking for the bar ( at least ) and the bolt that allows the rack to attach to the bicycle (see photos) The first photo shows my rack sans parts I need, then the part I’m looking for on a rack that was shown on the CABE. Thanks in advance

Hi All Looking for a nice condition (as one pictured below) Delta Defender. Can be reproduction as it’s going on a restored bike.

Hi , Got a crank and hardware yesterday , so now I just need one of the two Sprickets/Chainrings pictured below for my 1938 Shelby I am painting the bike as new , and the handlebars are new reproduction , so these need to fit with that look. The two types I’m looking for are pictured below ...

Here is a Sprocket /Crank that was on my 1942 Hiawatha.It is really from a 1960’s-70’s era Huffy, comes with the hardware, $35 shipped in the US Nice condition, photos say it all PayPal friends and family Message me if interested PS: the bikes pictured are not for sale. Just for reference.

Here is a fantastic condition 1970’s era NASCAR Official’s Jacket that was used in the Dale Earnhardt ESPN 2004 film “3”. It is in amazing condition and comes in a size 42/44 chest with a 36 inch sleeve. It even has its original tag inside (see photos) You won’t find collectibles like this...

Here is a fantastic collectible , an authentic reproduction , made for the 2004 film “3” , of racer Neil Bonnet’s shirt . Worn by actor Sean Bridges (who has appeared in more than 75 films like Deadwood and Magnificent 7 to name a few), it is in like new condition and comes in a size Large or...

FINAL PRICE REDUCTION....$999.00 AND LOOKING FOR PARTIAL TRADE ON SHELBY AIRFLO/ARROW PARTS LISTED BELOW . Here is a one of a kind collectible. An exact reproduction of one of Dale Earnhardt’s early racing suits worn by actor Barry Pepper as the famous NASCAR star. (See Barry in suit below) The...

Here is a perfect reproduction Dale Earnhardt racing Crew suit used in the ESPN 2004 film “3” , on the life of Dale Earnhardt. Every patch , every detail is correct to the originals worn by the real pit crew and the suit is made out of NOMEX. It comes in a 46 chest with a 38 inch waist, a...

Does anyone know what type of horn will fit this Shelby peanut tank I have? Or is there a repro that can be adapted to fit? Any suggestion will help Thanks in advance Mike

So, I’m finally painting my Peanut tank today so I’m in the market for the horn assembly that goes inside. It is 5 1/2 inches (Or so)from center to center of outside mounting holes Don’t know if there is a repro substitute out there , but any help would be appreciated Thanks Mike

Hi All , Here are items I’m selling as one lot. These items were on my 1942 Gamble’s Hiawatha when I bought it....wrong for that, but right for some bike, hopefully yours. Set of pedals, nice condition Pedal block is 3 1/2 inches in length and 7/8 inches in depth. The pedals have reflectors on...

Hi All, So yesterday I decided to pick two items that I could start learning how to use the oxalic acid bath with parts . The two items I chose were : Bicycle Carrier rack for my 1934 Lindy Ford Model T Tool for Split Rim (when changing tires etc) What was very helpful from the start was all the...

Hi All I am about to start using Oxalic acid as described here in many great posts, my question is: What do you do with the solution in the pool after treating the parts Is it safe to go on the lawn or? trying to stay on wife’S good side! Thanks Mike

Hi All, I’m looking for a set of 26 inch Chrome or Painted Drop Center rims with hubs and spokes ready to ride for my 1938 project bike. I’m going to repaint and restore the bike , so these wheels must look new or like new (not as if going on a patina bike) Hubs can be New Departure or any...

Hi All, I’m looking for a nice condition set of 26 inch chrome drop center wheels for my 1938 Shelby Airflo project. Of course it needs to be a Skiptooth set up as I am replacing the wrong sprocket with a Shelby one Below are photos of the bike, thanks to numerous friends I have amassed...

Hi Guys I’ve looked and searched here and can not find a thread that simply tells the procedure for removing paint to get to original paint (and not harming the original) If anyone can point me to a thread or just tell me the process, I’m ready to start on my Shelby WF THANKS Mike

Hi I’ve got two bikes I’m going to tackle soon and with the first one, I’m going to try the Oxalic bath. Been reading a CB lit of VM posts here (thanks to all for the great info in these posts), but my question is about the headbadge . Both badges have enough paint on them and look good. ( no...

Recently I purchased a 1936 ish Shelby Western Flyer and I thought it would be neat to find a Western Auto catalog from 1935 to 1937. Still looking , but last week I found a 1932 catalog with WF Shelbys in it. Also, lots of auto supplies including stuff for Model T’s (I have two) What is great...

Looking for a 1936 Bicycle License plate (Texas preferred, but any state will do) Thanks Mike

Hi All, Looking for a bicycle headlight as the one pictured below with battery tube, however, Im putting it on my 1933/34 Shelby Lindy, so if there is a more accurate combo to put on it, please let me know . Would like it complete and working but does not have to be cosmetically pristine...

Hi All, Looking for a set of 26 inch Triple Drop Wheels with preferably New Departure hubs, Skiptooth to put on my 1934 Shelby Lindy bicycle. The wheel set cosmetically does not have to be brand new perfect , but the wheels need to be ready to put tires on and ride.....spokes need to be true...

Hi All, I’m beginning the process of preserving (not full restoration) of my 1934 Shelby Lindy. I plan on cleaning her up, putting rideable correct wheels and tires (right now it has a Shimano Nexus set up on it, looking for “ready to ride “ triple drop wheels that I can put clay colored tires...

Hi All, I’m looking for a 56 inch Skiptooth (inch pitch) chain to fit my 1934 Shelby Lindy. The picture below shows it with a Shimano Nexus Wheel set up , but I’m going to go back to the way it was when Shelby made it, with 26 inch triple drop wheels, departure hub etc Need chain that is ready...

REVISION: 05/04/2020 ATTENTION ALL!!!! Still looking for a 1942-44 Columbia VG-295 as described below. Thought I’d put this reminder out today, thanks in advance. Hi All, I’ve got a living history event coming up and I’m looking for a “ready to ride” 1942 to 1944 Columbia VG-295 bicycle to...

Here are a brand new pair of reproduction Wooden Bicycle Grips Never used , but on one side a little light fading , easily restrained if necessary. Price $29 delivered in the US PayPal friends and family Message me if interested.

Here is a pair of Racing Clips for pedals, by construction , finish etc , I would say they are original and in very nice and presentable shape.(maybe a little polish ) Retain most of the original finish. Price: $69 shipped in the US PayPal family and friends Message me if interested

Here is a set of Brand New Reproduction Victor-Overman HTS pedal rubber. I intended to replace the ones on my 1891 Victor, but never did. These cost me a lot back in the day and are very authentic, stamped “Overman Wheel Co.” PRICE: $79 shipped in the US PayPal family and friends, message me if...

Here is a reproduction saddle from Rideable Replicas I bought several years ago. It is brand new , never used , only stored. After some checking, they seem to run on eBay from $70-$110 plus shipping. Mine is listed here at $40 plus $25 for shipping. PayPal Friends and Family, message me if...

Here is a set of reproduction 1891 Victor Hard Tire Safety fenders I bought years ago for my Victor, made by Dave Traum. They have never been out of the box till today, they have some surface rust from storage as they are bright metal ( easy clean up) They will come with Dave’s instructions on...

Back in 2002 , I was asked by my friend Kevin Young the curator of Buffalo Gap Historic Village , to bring my old bikes and motorcycles up to the site for an event. It was called from “Horses to Horseless Carriages”. I collected a couple of living history buddies, Steve Hardin and Hector...

Hi All, In late September , I was looking for a Shelby built Gambles Hiawatha, preferably prewar , with the train badge. I found one on eBay that was an old restoration , but could tell that several parts were not correct, but the bike had been an older restoration etc , so I took the plunge...

Hi All, Trying to get my tribute bike ready for the Veterans Day parade and hit a snag. The fork I was going to use is a 1/2 inch too long on the threads, plus it does not have the built in truss supports that the Huffman ones have. The bike I’m using is a 1941 Hawthorne and the fork it has...

Hi All.....well, I have been reassembling and amassing correct replacement parts for my newly acquired 1942 Gambles Hiawatha (Shelby) Got the correct crank/sprocket on...looks great, so when I went to put my beautifully restored Mesinger saddle on it, the seat post (which I think must be...

Hi, I’ve had this old Crescent No. 2 for many years and when I first bought it (the person I got it from said it was dated 1897),. Thanks to Giovanni, I now know the bicycle is an 1896 Crescent: Frame(24 inch) Crank is 1896 and the handle bars are correct for 1896 The badge may or not be...

Hi, I am looking to buy the small Shelby tank for my 1942 Gambles Hiawatha. The bicycle was restored so the tank I need , if possible, should be in fairly good shape. I have pictures below of what tank I’m looking for, thanks, Mike

Here is an amazing source of research and visuals for the 1891 line of Victor Bicycles. For its age , the catalog is in amazing condition, images are crisp and vivid. The outer pages front and back are still attached to the cover . The inner pages are not attached but the catalog is complete...

Hi In addition to the seat, the handlebar grips need replacing, they are about 4 3/8 inches in length, and the disee photos. One has a slit stem to stern as they say, the other kind of crumbled when I moved the bike just now Thanks, Mike

Hi, I’m starting to clean up my early 1950’s Indian Scout 3 speed . With a little bit of effort and elbow grease , it should clean up nice, however the seat is not quite as nice. So...,I’m looking for either a nicer replacement Wrights seat or at least a nice cover to replace the “chewed...

Hi, I’m looking for a nice condition Shelby Daisy Sprocket Crank Assembly (complete bearings washers etc) for my 1941 Hiawatha. It has already been restored so it needs to be a nice one without having to replate it etc. (Maybe just a little clean up)Thanks, Mike

Does anyone reproduce the Safe T Bike Tube decal below, thanks!

Recently, I was trying to think of a bicycle I could get my oldest granddaughter so she could start going to shows and meets with me and become involved in the vintage bike hobby. So, about a week and a half ago , I stumbled on an old ad,(about 3 months or so), where a member had listed a link...