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@coasterbrakejunkie1969 Thanks!!!! And thanks for the pictures of everything. I really appreciate the pictures of your '67, so I know what mine should look like. Ouch, on the pedals and the grips are easy to find. I've had to purchase some for my Jaguar. Pictures make it easy.

John, great information, thank you! Where can I find or what are the details on the plywood? Is there a suitable style that is mostly accurate, what are the sizes, thickness? Which style of grips and pedals are period accurate? I cannot see where the front fork is bent, it has a curve in it...

Jmsmrshl, I like your 61, thanks for sharing. Are the tires anything special or just any tires that fit? Any idea where I might find a suitable set of grips? Is the bottom bracket, under the basket, supposed to stick out front further than the basket? Mine stick out about an inch passed the...

Hey guys, I bought this Cycle Truck and would like to know what I have to work with. I believe it is mostly original equipment, but you guys are the experts. I was told it was used at a camp ground, by the owner. This is the condition I purchased it and I haven't started cleaning, but I am super...

I spent 4.99 for the new bolt on EBay. It was an exact fit and working great.

Oh wow. Great information you shared. I appreciate it.

Oh no!!! I was hoping for a miracle cure, not sand paper. It’s my first go around with painted spokes. Slow and steady on...

@falconer Does your speed chief have white wheels with silver spokes? I’m trying to figure out what to do with mine. Someone painted the wheels, but they over sprayed about an inch of the spokes. Not sure what to do about it. Any ideas?

I already had it disassembled when I realized I needed to take a picture. I just laid it on the fender for the picture after I removed the pivot bolt. The caliper worked well with the exception of the angle of the bend. The return spring is in good working order. I found a bolt for $5, so I’ll...

Thank you! I will measure for sure. where did I put my caliper?

Looks just like it. Thanks for the proper search language. bicycle caliper brake bolts

Hail Huffy enthusiasts, I have this Huffy Venture, badged as Woolworth Woolco. I do not know the Huffy model, can you tell me what it is? Mechanically it only has one problem and I don’t know what it is called or where to get it, can you please educate me and point me in the right direction...

Yeah, that looks identical to mine. I was thinking of painting the frame because it has been touched up just under the seat post, same as yours. That’s odd they both have that. I do not see any evidence it is missing the truss rods. Does yours also have 26 x 1.75 tires? Thanks for close up of...

That’s the coolest patina I’ve seen. I’d leave that one alone too. Thanks for the info.

I have another request for information. Please help, with pictures. Show off yours if you have one! I know Firestone hired manufactures to build bikes with the Firestone name on it for their stores, but I do not know who made this one. All the stickers are gone from the frame. I have seen a...

I’m going to post a request for info in the middleweight forum. Please join me in that post. I’m curious to know more about this bike. I suspected Monark, but I don’t know them yet. I would love to see more pictures of these bikes to help me get mine back in shape.

Honestly I don’t know who made it. In the beginning of this post he says it’s an AMF. ‍♂️

Thanks for sharing this restore process. I learned tons from this and as you can see I have my hands full, if I start on this one. What was your method for cleaning and shining the 'green' painted pieces? Any advice on a seat restore? Can't wait to see the final pictures... My newest purchase...

Yeah, seems to be a very small following of folding bikes. ‍♂️

Oh man. That’s not encouraging. This was at a flea market and asking way too much, but I thought it could be fun at the right price.

I saw an interesting looking bike today. It was a Sears and Roebuck Free Spirit folding bicycle. Looks like this one “Thread '1970's Free Spirit folding bike update' https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/1970s-free-spirit-folding-bike-update.11425/ “ Curious about collectibility and potential...

Thank you again @GTs58! Your thread got me where I wanted to be. I have the pedals torn down and ready for the cleaning and greasing they need.

Thanks for the links! I’m going to try that. I soaked them in Evaporust and the sprocket. Then rubbed it with #0000 steel wool for a couple of minutes. now for the grease.

I did not get the ends off and disassemble, but I am quite pleased as to how they turned out. Thanks for the help everybody.

Thank you!

Thank you!

Do I need a square bit to hold the threaded part, while turning the nut? Is there a guide or video for this?

Except for the flattened section that you use to remove the pedal from the crank, I could not find another flat section to use with a wrench. It looks like I should squeeze the pedal together and remove the ‘end cap’, but being cautious, I’m asking for some experience to help out. Squeezing by...

I’m working on a 61 Mark IVJaguar. I’m almost through the disassembly process. It’s time for the cranks and pedals to get attention. The pedals are fairly rusty and very crunchy when spinning. This is the first time I’ve torn a bike down to this level and I am being careful with it. How can...

No worries. 56 Vette is a cool dude. We are working it out in private.

That would be amazing! Feel free to private message if you wish. I’m interested. (If your name refers to a bike, I have a 61 corvette)

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&toolid=10001&campid=5335809022&icep_item=293580059986 ouch... And this isn't the correct seat because it is leather. The 59 in vinyl covered, right?

Respect. Retired and still doing deployments. Respect.

Oh geez. That falls under “if you can’t, I understand.” Don’t worry about it and take care. I would guess your deployed. Thank you for your service. I’m a veteran so I am fully aware of what you do and sacrifice.

Freqman1, Would it be possible for you to allow your 59 to model some more for me? When it’s convenient, could you take some pictures of the proper seat and pedals so I can have a good example while searching for some? If they have names, that would help searching also. If you can that would...

The head light and tank decals are in the mail. The light needs paint so I think I’ll have the tank painted at the same time. I’ll keep looking for decals for the chain guard and I’ll just wait on a seat to pop up somewhere. That’s the plan anyways.

Any contact information for Richard Holmes in Utah?

Sorry guys. I didn’t receive any messages that people were posting in this thread so I thought it was dead. It seems like I didn’t get hurt on this too bad. I paid $400 for it. It’s not a museum piece but it sure is going to be a fun ride.

Thanks to everybody who commented. I learned a lot and have a plan to follow with the Phantom now. I appreciate everybody’s opinion and knowledge.

To put it proper it looks like I need to repaint and decal the tank and chain guard. The head lamp will also need paint. What about the frame and rack? Should those be painted also? Probably need better pictures to really judge. Does a full repaint help the value of the bike or does it bring the...

To correct the tank it would it need to be stripped, painted and proper decals? And could the guard decals be removed and replaced or would it require a stripping, repaint and replace? I have no contact who can paint, so it would be best if I didn't need to paint anything.

Freqman1, that’s a gorgeous bike and thank you for taking the time to point out the detailed differences. The chain guard and seat on mine are obviously different. The tank is now obvious to me with your example. Mine is the wrong color and the “Schwinn” on mine looks bigger and bolder with a...

Over at Dave’s Vintage Bicycle website he has a 59 Phantom. It seems to have the same color tank as mine. To me they look very similar. If it isn’t can someone point out the differences so I can understand the differences? Granted, I’m assuming his is 59 accurate...

Yeah, sorry about the pictures. I knew they weren’t good, I haven’t seen the sun in over 4 days and it has rained non stop for 3 in a row with several more on the way. Thanks for the feedback. It all helps.

I have read that on the EBay 1995 repro headlights. They say mount on top and not in the fender. And they aren’t cheap. Guess I better brace myself for when/if I find one for this 59.

How do I find a headlight? I’ve searched the easy places. Can someone point me towards less obvious locations?

Fair enough saying too much is subjective. My definition of too much is spending more than it would be worth. Seems like you answered that too. Thanks!

Thanks Phantom. So the frame is a 59 Phantom, so that’s good. Is it worth finding the 59 parts and putting it back to a 59 or is that too much money to mess with and keep on piecing it together with what I can find? It’s going to be fun either way.