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I have polished original paint on many cars and bikes from the teens-2000's, so I was very careful to start off. But I was really happy to see how durable this old (probably lead-based) paint was. There were a couple areas where I slightly burned through to the red primer. It was almost...

I teased about this video in a thread last year - here is the finished product! This took quite a bit of work and time to put together - let me know what you think and if you have any questions! Here is the link to the video on YouTube:

Hey everyone - I teased about this video in another thread last year when I finished filming. I finally found the time to put the video together - hopefully you all enjoy seeing the process of how I brought this bike back to life. If you have any questions - don't hesitate to ask! Thanks! Here...

Good eye and good taste ;) It's a 1979 Lincoln Continental Collector's Series. 33k original miles. Silvered sun roof, 8 track, power windows, double cushion seats, etc... Still wearing its original whitewalls. Original midnight blue metallic paint... ridiculously nice car. You would be hard...

This original paint beauty is one of the nicest original examples of a Spitfire DX on the planet. There are a few dents throughout the bike on the tank and fenders, but the paint still shines bright! Correct matching balloon tire pedals, near mint original Uni Royal tires. Original seat has been...

This bike is in extremely nice original condition! Usually I detail the chrome on all my bikes, but I just didnt have time on this one. So the chrome is hazed a little bit with a couple tiny spots of light rust, but I'm positive it would clean up almost perfectly! The paint on this bike is in...

24" Women's This bike has beautiful original paint all around with some nicks and scratches. It's also wearing some old Schwinn Westwind tires on it in good condition. I think it has a spoke or two missing, but otherwise it's complete in great shape! $220 obo Shipping will probably be about...

1957 Columbia Fire Arrow This very unique late 50s Columbia is in beautiful original condition. The period saddlebags are included! I'm not sure how old they are, but they are probably just as old as the bike! I have not opened up the headlight tank, so I'm not sure if the lights are...

1962 Schwinn Tiger This beautiful survivor is wearing it's original red paint with a brand new pair of Schwinn Typhoon Cord whitewalls. There are a few knick's and scratches along with a couple dents in the rear fender. It is missing a couple spokes, and the front truss rods/rack are missing...

I am the second owner of this original paint beauty. Check out this awesome color combo of salmon, black, and white! Also, please note the rare tri-tone matching headlight original to the bike! This bike obviously has patina and some paint loss on the tank, but it is extremely well survived...

Still for sale!

Fire is our friend. I couldn't wait - had to give it a shot now, and the idea paid off! Final verdict: The gear is threaded on with a standard right hand thread. Relieve the stress in the piece by heating up the area evenly until orange and then let cool slowly [anneal the piece basically]...

Quick update: after removing the felt washer and checking more closely, I found the seam between the gear and the shell! Not located where I initially assumed - the gear has a bit of a machined sleeve extending off of it. I scraped the seam with a razor blade revealing this small gap. So now the...

I was going to try removing the last felt washer and heating the gear/shell area with the OA torch. [I can re-harden everything afterwards, not a problem.] This should tell us for certain If the gear and shell are separate piece - there should be a definitive line showing how they are heating up...

Also, I will add: Maybe this model hub is different from yours? The threads on the inner sleeve of mine are not left hand thread. Screw to the right: the pieces move in toward eachother. Screw to the left: they move outward. My biggest hang-up with the idea that the gear and shell are one...

Thank you for the reply! I guess I assumed that grease was correct because the whole thing was covered with grease inside and out when I initially disassembled it. However, I will definitely be using oil [heavy weight?] If that is what's intended! As far as the inner sleeve - the four larger...

Hi David - thanks for the reply! Screwing the adjusters all the way in to let the ball bearings fall loose would definitely make sense, since that concept is applied to disassembling most of the other bearing assemblies on this bike. However, after screwing the adjusters all the way in and...

Hey all! Working on the rear hub for my 1901 Columbia Model 74 Chainless. I've got it down to this last main section, but I can't figure out how it comes apart! The two slotted ends of the inner sleeve are threaded onto eachother on the inside of the whole barrel, however you can not unscrew...

Still for sale/trade!

Price drop: $1880 shipped!

Price drop! $2000 shipped!

That bike is really tempting honestly... cool colors, springer, super rare tank... but here I am building two pre-1920 motorcycles and they are draining my funds a bit [all for a good cause, of course!] Good luck with the sale!

Yess, that one was posted awhile ago! That women's bike, and a C model are the only I've seen with Cadillac script tanks anywhere. I would loooove to find the men's mate to that Periwinkle/robins egg women's bike!

Up for sale is this beautifully preserved 1941 Schwinn "Cadillac" badged straight bar tank bike. This bike has been *entirely* gone through and it is ready for riding with the exception of the seat post clamp - it is slipping a bit and needs some TLC/replacement if you plan on riding this bike...

Not *all* the toys ;) This would complete one of the toys I already have!

Emailed and messaged this morning saying I would buy it. Haven't heard anything back yet.

Thanks for the reply - it did clean up extremely nicely! Still for sale - open to offers or trades on prewar bikes or TOC bikes!

I need the single tube style. Here are some pics of the rear rim that I've got for reference. I have heard that Bob Winters is the Steffey guy - I haven't been able to get any contact info on him yet though. AIso, if you happen to have a set of 28 ball-end spokes by chance, I am needing those...

Haha! Promise I will once it's starting to go back together. It is absolutely in pieces right now undergoing a full restoration. The frame should be in paint in a week or two hopefully, and things will start getting nickeled during that time as well. It will be worth the wait! I want to note...

Price drop! Now asking $1900

Wow I totally blanked on the hub markings.. Same as early Eclipse motorcycle hubs haha... Yes hopefully some experts chime in!

Here is the date [I believe?] on the Bendix rear hub. "36-13" I'm not sure what that translates to - maybe you or someone else knows? Also, here is the serial number stamped on the underside of the pedal crank housing. "X" prefix

Thanks!

Threw out a high price so I could get some attention & insight from those that know the real worth of the bike. Price dropped to $2200 obo!

Thanks! I appreciate it!

Sorry, just updated the description and added the price - I forgot to include that originally somehow haha! Asking $2200

A few more pics!

Up for sale [or trade] is this beautiful 1941 dated Shelby. I have been told that it might be a mid 40's bike because of some certain features on the bike - apparently Shelby used earlier frames during war-time and a bit after the war as well. This bike was stored in a shed since the 80's - it...

Looking for a 28 hole [spoke] front rim for my 1901 Steffey Motorbike built on a 1901 Columbia Model 74 Chainless. I have money or early bicycle/motorcycle stuff for trade. In this situation it might be good to note that I have a 32 spoke rim spoked up with an early front hub that I might...

Looking for a TOC Saddle appropriate for my 1901 Steffey Motorbike built on a 1901 Columbia Model 74 chainless. The catalog for 1901 Columbia states that original saddles were either a "Wheeler Extra", or a "Brown D." [DELUXE?]. Preference on those two, but I'm open to any appropriate TOC...

I will message you.

Is it just me or are those hubs and spokes massive for this bike? What an interesting survivor!

I used an oxalic bath to remove the rust stain from the oxidized paint. I then taped off important areas [like pinstripes] and wet cut the whole thing with 1200 grit sandpaper. Then I buffed the surface with my Dewalt variable speed buffer at about 1000 rpm with #1 compound and pad [3M]...

Hi, I messaged you on pedals you sent me pictures of. Very interested - just waiting on a reply. Also, beautiful bike. Good luck with the sale! Thanks

Still looking for a pair!

I'll take it.

Hi Shawn, I've got a rack to trade you. I sent you a message. Thanks!

Thank You! I actually filmed the entire process of disassembly, oxidation removal, detailing, and re-assembly. As soon as I get the rear rack and headlight lens in, I will finish the video and it will be on my YouTube channel. I will be doing this for a number of bikes in the coming months. I...

I went for a "satin" finish on the BLO with this bike. Not matte, but also not dripping wet. A little finesse and timing does wonders. I'll be posting a thread in the near future about the before and after process that this bike underwent... lots and lots of resurrection work here... BLO was...

I think one common misconception about boiled linseed oil is that it stays "oily". In a dry climate [here in North Dakota in the winter time], a thin coa t of BLO applied with a rag will dry to the touch in about 2 days. If you don't like the "wet" finish, then you can lightly buff the surface...