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Finally got the time to finish a long put off project. Hopefully everyone gets a kick out of them! A pair of early 1950's 20" Firestone Super Cruisers. I started working on these around 1998. I painted them, got most of the needed parts, and started assembly. Then got really busy at work 6...

Pair of crank arm taps. 1/2"-20. Left and Right hand threads. Standard 3 1/4" length. New, never used. Decent quality. One is USA made. Other is Japan made. Something that should be in every tool box! $20 shipped. PM me if interested. Thanks!

FOR SALE---REPRODUCTION 1950'S MONARK SERIAL NUMBER PLATE. ALUMINUM. AS ORIGINAL. GOES ON BOTTOM OF BOTTOM BRACKET. NO VISIBLE DAMAGE; $10 SHIPPED. PM ME IF INTERESTED. THANKS!!

1950's Monark Deluxe and Super Deluxe balloon tire bikes used Acorn nuts on the axles. Firestone Cruisers and Super Cruisers are basically the same bike. Did Firestones use the same Acorn nuts?

FOR SALE PINKERTON SEAT POST DECAL- WATER SLIDE, NOT A VINYL STICKER. NO VISIBLE DAMAGE. AS ORIGINAL 2 1/4"X1" $10 SHIPPED. PM ME IF INTERESTED THANKS!

PARK DAG-2.2 DERAILLEUR HANGER ALIGNMENT GAUGE TOOL. This is used to align and square up a derailleur hanger in relationship to the frame and wheel. I bought this to fix hanger on old 10 speed. Used once and it did the job. Straightforward and strong enough to move hanger easily. Typical...

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Looking for Rodder's Journal issue #2. Trying to piece together my collection. If you have or know of a copy please PM me. Thanks!

Looking for someone who is set up with a spoke cutting and threading machine in Los Angeles area. Prices are all over the place at bike shops. Anyone have a referral? Thanks!

Great plan! Very accessible and separated from vehicle traffic. Now to somehow become young enough to do it.. https://getpocket.com/explore/item/if-you-ve-dreamed-of-a-cross-country-bike-trip-this-nearly-4-000-mile-trail-could-make-that-a

Too far from me but sounds interesting https://smokymountainpedalcarshow.com/

Looking for something a bit different. Maybe someone has some early Italian or European 10 Speed parts lying around. 1950's to early 1960's. Need a 45 or 42 tooth chain ring for early 3 arm cottered crank. Mine is Magistroni but Stronglight, Nervar, early TA, and other brands of the same...

Looking for a recommendation of someone who does Lost Wax brass or bronze casting of small parts. Small foundry who is reliable and capable. My local guy is no longer up to the job. California would be good but who is out there? Might be good info for others here also! Thanks!

Looking to buy Prewar Tricycle handlebars and removable gooseneck. Neck needs to be 11/16" diameter or narrower. Crusty is OK to a point. If you have anything please PM me. Thanks!

Very large (24" wheel) early trike. Except for seat looks to be complete and in good condition. Something different and rare https://www.ebay.com/itm/174884296421?campid=5335809022

Not sure why this didn't catch on. Safety and style! https://www.ebay.com/itm/184792393221?campid=5335809022

Looking for a RIGHT SIDE Magna pedal. Or a project pair of men's size. I need a good right side straight axle shaft. Since these pedals do not come apart I need the axle shaft with the tube cover, end cups, and enclosed bearings. Old patina on these parts is even better. Condition of end...

Are these things really worth this? Looks to be a nice one. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Schwinn-King-Sting-Bicycle-5-speed/324445360018?campid=5335809022

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Schwinn-Predator-BMX-Bicycle-Horsey-Addition/174727018300?campid=5335809022 When you REALLY need to stand out

Anybody go to Stockton swap meet last Sunday? If so how was it? Last minute change of plans and didn't make it. Any good? Thanks!

Reproduction plastic DELTAFLEX tail light lens. Excellent part that is exactly as original. 2" diameter. Last 2 photos of complete light are for reference. Used on other vintage Delta tail lights also. Good part to use or have as a spare! $18 shipped Pay-pal F&F PM me if needed. Thanks!

Digging deep while cleaning out my shop. 16 paper CABE newsletters. Most of 1998 and 1999. They were not published that regularly. Clean, no missing pages. Held together with one staple so they have some corner folds. Sort of a time trip to see how it was done not that long ago...

Here's a challenge for someone who has some spare time! Sturmey Archer AW 3 speed hub. Came off a 1940 Schwinn New World. Undated Prewar SA hub. Looks to be in decent condition with no visible damage. OK... It is completely frozen. The bike sat for years and EVERYTHING was frozen. I got...

1950's Monark Super Cruiser plastic reflector insert. Goes inside the cast aluminum reflector body. Used on Firestone and other bikes. NOS part. Just found it in a drawer and have no use for it. Measures 2 5/8" x 1 1/4" NO damage at all. Displays as new because it is! $10 shipped. PM...

Something different for a Sunday

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I have a 41 Firestone Cruiser (Colson). It came to me without a stand. Most of the pictures available show a rear drop stand. Some show a side stand. I have been told by a few people that a Miller side is correct even though these frames have ears for a drop. What is correct or did they...

Looking for a Prewar Colson rear drop stand. Braced with welded in mounting studs. Prefer something with old patina. Surface rust, old worn out paint. PM me if you have anything! Thanks! Something like this!

Needed to finish a project. In someone's parts pile hopefully. (2) Prewar drop stand shoulder mounting bolts. Rusty patina is good but no deep pits or wrench damage PM me if you have anything. Thanks!

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Looking for boy's Torrington Half Moon / U shaped bars. 1940's, 25" give or take a bit. Need to match bike with rusty patina. Would like something straight with no dents, bends, or visible damage. Dead, flaking, or missing chrome is OK. Surface rust is OK but NO deep pitting! PM me if you...

Looking for Cast Aluminum Toy Cars. 1930's to late 20th Century. Not interested in Tether Cars or Indy type cars. Anything else, what do you have? PM me Thanks!

Vintage dealership OK USED BICYCLE paper hanging handlebar tag. NOS in excellent condition. NO visible damage. Measures 5" x 3". I have two in same condition. $10 each shipped. PayPal. If interested PM me. Thanks!

Need some help identifying this seat. Just dug it out of the pile and it might work on a Klunker project in mind. Sort of has a "racer" look to it. Looks well made but what is the brand? Are they comfortable and is springing effective? With this flat pan could it be padded and shaped to have...

Looking to buy a tank badge for a boy's 1941 Firestone Cruiser. Original is preferred but there were some repops made in the 1990's out of stainless. Girl's is different. PM me if you can help. Thanks!

Here are 3 cool novelty reflector license plate Toppers. Tell all your pals what you think when passing them! And stay safe at night when doing so! The EAT MY DUST looks to have been mounted. The other 2 look to be NOS. None have any visible damage. Some light aging wear mostly on edges...

Pair of ROCKET GUARDS. Great handle bar accessory. Plastic probably from late 1950's / mid 1960's. These are NOS. Made by the company that made Rocket L grips. I bought them about 30 years ago and they have been wrapped up since. Never mounted. Nice and flexible with NO visible damage...

Pair of chrome streamline knuckle guards. I bought these repro guards about 30 years ago. Can't remember who I got them from. Never got around to mounting them on anything. The main guards are non magnetic. Probably brass or bronze. Not sure how they were made but they are well done...

Post war men's Balloon Tire bike saddle. I had this restored by Jim Bailey in the early 1990s. I was doing several restorations a year and if it was a special bike than Jim did the seat. He did great work and was reliable. My plan was for this to go on a early 50's Roadmaster but the bike...

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https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&toolid=10001&campid=5335809022&icep_item=154042216614 Cool part. Never seen it before. Mount your favorite or only seat on at least two bikes.

Living a life with bicycles

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&toolid=10001&campid=5335809022&icep_item=124395757623 Has a great look. Fair price. Well made

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https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&toolid=10001&campid=5335809022&icep_item=133543746423 Something different! Potential for a cool custom!

Custom stainless steel handlebars. I had a couple of these made many years ago. This is the last one. Well made with nice smooth bends and very comfortable. Standard 7/8" tubing. 27" wide and 11 1/2" pull back. Very nice shine with no damage. This uses the aluminum spacers shown in...

Looking for a Prewar tricycle Deco Airflow styled pressed steel metal seat. 1930's. Painted originally. Not cloth cover type. Thanks! PM me

Looking for a Colson LWB Straight Bar frame. Paint is not important. Not interested in anything that is original or nice. No paint at all is OK as long as metal is solid. Nothing else is needed. Maybe original fork if it's available PM me if you have anything. Thanks!