When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.

Search results

-
  1. whisper2scream

    Reduced ♦️Prewar Meade Part out ♦️

    Still have the wheels? 28 inch, perchance? Thanks...happy holidays.
  2. whisper2scream

    Year ID for Mead Ranger

    The ND Model A hub restoration is complete. After a multi-day bath in Simply Green, the pieces and parts emerged free of 100+ years of grit and grime. I had every intention of replacing the ball bearings, but was surprised to discover that they are of a unique size that I don't have in my...
  3. whisper2scream

    Year ID for Mead Ranger

    Tonight was about dissembling the New Departure Model A hub. I was amazed by how smooth the 106-ish year old races are.
  4. whisper2scream

    Year ID for Mead Ranger

    More progress on my Mead Ranger project. She’s starting to come back together and I’ve started in on the front wheel. It’s now totally disassembled and I’m weighing my options when it comes to the rim. I’d love to rebuild the wheel with the original wooden rim; I’m just not yet sure it’s strong...
  5. whisper2scream

    Year ID for Mead Ranger

    COVID kept me home this week and gave me more time to work on this project. A few layers of wax gave her a bit of shine back. I was able to tear down the pedals, grease them up and put them back together. Did the same for the BB and headset hardware. I also got the petrified tires off the wooden...
  6. whisper2scream

    Wood rims and tires?

    No such holes, but thanks for the tip. Considering how much riding this bike will get, I think I'll just leave them intact and pack them with fresh grease. Not my normal practice, for sure, but I think it's the best course of action in this case. Thanks again for the insight. ~Chris
  7. whisper2scream

    Wood rims and tires?

    Today’s project was to clean up the bottom bracket pieces. First time working on bearings that apparently cannot be removed from the races. The bottom bracket shell as it looked before the over paint was removed.
  8. whisper2scream

    Wood rims and tires?

    It’s a Mead Ranger. According to what I’ve learned from others on here, it was built by GWM in 1915-17. At this point, I’ve been able to break her down, strip off the top layer of paint and back down to the original paint job. Rebuilt the pedals this week and polished up the crank. I’ll work...
  9. whisper2scream

    Wood rims and tires?

    Encouraging news. What tubulars do you use? Thanks.
  10. whisper2scream

    Wood rims and tires?

    Thanks for the tip. Finally got back to the project this week and was able to remove them after some spa time in a trash bag sauna. I was able to preserve the tires with minimal damage. When you say that they hold value (though not air, for certain), I'm assuming you mean for display...
  11. whisper2scream

    Year ID for Mead Ranger

    Did lose the black outline on the head badge. I’ll need to address that at some point.
  12. whisper2scream

    Year ID for Mead Ranger

    A few hours with magic erasers dipped in lacquer thinner was a good start. More to do, but I think the under paint has held up well. A few before and after shots…
  13. whisper2scream

    Arch & Truss Bar Bicycles, A Catalog Of Information

    Still have this bike. Just acquired one myself. Looking to learn more about them. ~Chris
  14. whisper2scream

    ca. 1915 Great Western built Mead 'Pathfinder' Motorbike

    Gorgeous bike. Absolutely splendid. Can you say more about the 1/2" pitch Fauber crank hanger? I've recently acquired a Mean Ranger that appears to be Great Western built and it has a Fauber crank. Just trying to land on a birthdate for the bike. Others have suggested '15-'17.
  15. whisper2scream

    What Bike Did U Work on Today?

    Just the trademark stamp on the drive side crank arm. Nothing on the axle.
  16. whisper2scream

    What Bike Did U Work on Today?

    Recently acquired a Mead Ranger. Have been carefully tearing it down searching for clues about its age. Somewhat anxious about trying to remove the petrified tires from the wooden rims.
  17. whisper2scream

    Year ID for Mead Ranger

    Thanks for your insight. Much appreciated @chitown . I'm weighing my options on removing the paint. Any ideas on how to do that without compromising what's underneath? Around the bottom bracket, it was easy to scrape off with a plastic putty knife, but I suspect it was easy because of the...
  18. whisper2scream

    Need help identifying

    Success. Unfortunately, no date stamp on the axle as I’ve read I might expect. The exact age of the bike remains a mystery (for the time being)
  19. whisper2scream

    Teens Mead - Model/Year ID

    Thank you. I actually found him after I sent this request. For some reason, he wasn't coming up when I initially tried. Much appreciated.
  20. whisper2scream

    Wood rims and tires?

    Have any advice on removing the original tires from wooden rims? These tires are as hard as rocks. Thanks.
  21. whisper2scream

    Year ID for Mead Ranger

    @chitown I picked up in another thread that you are a bit of a Mead soothsayer. Anything to add to this mystery? Many thanks. ~ Chris
  22. whisper2scream

    Teens Mead - Model/Year ID

    Greetings, Looking to connect with CrownKing as I have recently acquired an early Mead Ranger. But, I can’t find him. Any ideas? Thanks, Chris
  23. whisper2scream

    Year ID for Mead Ranger

    Thank you. Much appreciated.
  24. whisper2scream

    Need help identifying

    Why are they “dreaded”? Considering the trouble I’m having removing the one on my Ranger, I suspect I know why.
  25. whisper2scream

    Year ID for Mead Ranger

    Well, @Archie Sturmer it’s undoubtedly a P. Any ideas what that could mean? Thanks for your help. bonus question - any thoughts on how to get tires that no longer have rubber like qualities off of wooden rims? ~ Chris
  26. whisper2scream

    Year ID for Mead Ranger

    Thanks so much for the detailed reply. I’ll try to get a better photo of the first letter after a bit more work on the bike this weekend. On the zoomed in pic, it still looks like a P…but perhaps it’s an F in P’s clothing.
  27. whisper2scream

    Year ID for Mead Ranger

    Just acquired this Mead Ranger. Haven’t yet pulled the crank, but did discover a collection of numbers under the BB. Found a big (newer?) 25, and isolated 1 and a legit serial number of P27046 Unfortunately, she was painted at some point in her early life. Any thoughts about a birth year? Many...
  28. whisper2scream

    Rod brake lever spring

    Whatcha got, Neighbor Dave? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  29. whisper2scream

    Rod brake lever spring

    Sure is. Is this you, Dave? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  30. whisper2scream

    Rod brake lever spring

    Working on restoring a 37 Raleigh 3 speed and the rod brake lever spring snapped. Help! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  31. whisper2scream

    Need a 30s Westfield Clipper fork

    Thanks for any leads you can provide. ~~Chris Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  32. whisper2scream

    Removing paint / Exposing decals

    Hi all, I picked up a 57 Robin Hood recently and am finishing up the restoration. Someone kindly painted over the decals at some point. Any suggestions on a mild paint remover that won't lift the decals? Thanks, Chris Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  33. whisper2scream

    Wards Hawthorne - year??

    Thanks. That's very helpful. I was really hoping it was a decade older.
  34. whisper2scream

    Wards Hawthorne - year??

    Good point...I didn't catch that. Thank you for the reminder.
  35. whisper2scream

    Wards Hawthorne - year??

    Greetings, Can anyone confirm the claim that this is truly a pre war Hawthorne? Thanks. https://vermont.craigslist.org/bik/d/pre-war-montgomery-ward/6404579157.html Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  36. whisper2scream

    Dunelt Serial Number

    Curious. I have a 67 Dunelt, but the serial number is under the bottom bracket. I checked my numbers and don't see any relationship between the 7 digits and 1967 aside from the fact that the leading digit is a 7. I suspect that's just coincidence. Sorry I can't help.
  37. whisper2scream

    1955 Humber Sports

    Ditto. Would love to see pics. I'm considering a 1950 Humber Sport in my neck of the woods and would love to see how they compare. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  38. whisper2scream

    Dunelt Serial Number

    Is there a year stamped on the SA hub? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  39. whisper2scream

    Good price for 1950 Humber?

    Thank you, all. This really helps. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  40. whisper2scream

    Good price for 1950 Humber?

    Thank you for your thoughts. Yes, I meant rod drum brakes. Clearly, I don't know much about them, but am interested in learning more. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  41. whisper2scream

    Good price for 1950 Humber?

    Thank you for your insights. Yes, I need the size - and it's probably still not big enough. I have a DL-1 and have stretched it to my size in every way possible and it's still a tight fit. I'm thinking this would be comparable. I think I read something about this model having "rod disk"...
  42. whisper2scream

    Good price for 1950 Humber?

    Sorry...I'm a bit new here and wasn't sure the protocol for posting from Craigslist. Here's the link... https://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/bik/d/vintage-3-speed-bicycle-1950/6395475447.html
  43. whisper2scream

    Good price for 1950 Humber?

    Working Dyno hub and light, gear case and rod brakes for $260. What do you think? Thanks for your gut feelings... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  44. whisper2scream

    Sturmey Archer Bicycle Light...

    ... for Raleigh DL-1. Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  45. whisper2scream

    What bike did you ride today?

    Nice. I have one as well. Love it. What years are yours? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  46. whisper2scream

    What bike did you ride today?

    Sometimes the most pressing business is taking a ride downtown to get bananas and licorice all-sorts. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  47. whisper2scream

    What bike did you ride today?

    Been working on bringing this 69 Phillips back to life. Picked it up a few weeks ago for a song and finally got it back together tonight. I rode around in circles in front of my house long enough to realize the brakes still need work as does the shifting. Then the 48 year old front tube popped...
  48. whisper2scream

    What bike did you ride today?

    Looks like something from Tron. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Back
Top