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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...
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...
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...
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
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.
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...
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...
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…
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.
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.
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...
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
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.
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...
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
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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
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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.
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.
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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.
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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"...
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
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...
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