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Another CWC Roadmaster Hi Phil, I recently purchased this Roadmaster at Copake. I figure it's mid to late 40's. The serial number is: C57614A then C with a W inside. It's Black & white with red pin striping. The tires, seat and bars are not original. What do you think? Any info. would be...

Wow! Great job! I guess great minds think alike. I just bought a Pacemaker at Trexlertown, I put on the Rollfast handlebar stem too. I'm not sure if you can see it in the pictures on this post. I was looking around for a set of U-bars and it just so happened that the one's I picked had that...

If you are looking for replacement screws for the Elgin front fenders that mount on top of the fork, here's the deal. McMaster-Carr has the following: # 90271A192 (Zinc-Plated Steel Truss Head Slotted Machine Screw, 8-32 Thread, 3/8" Length, Packs of 100) $3.26 # 91785A192 (18-8...

Please forgive me if I'm stating the obvious, or if this issue has been beat to death. While I was working on my vintage balloon tire bike the other day I needed a nut. I thought, no problem, I have an ample supply of misc. hardware. After all it was just a 5/16" nut, right... After not...

I'm really happy with my new ride. I had a 1941 Cleveland license plate, so I figured this would be the perfect bike to put it on. I worked some of the kinks out of the rack and chain guard and changed some stuff around. It rides as good as it looks. Yes, I think the Mercury Pacemaker is my...

Awesome Chris! I just took my Pacemaker for the maiden voyage yesterday. She be sweet...

VINTAGE BICYCLE SHOW & SWAP MEET Date: 2012-01-16, 11:10AM MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE 2nd VINTAGE BICYCLE SHOW & SWAP MEET. SUNDAY MAY 6, 2012 8:AM-1:PM TUCKERTON,NJ RAIN DATE SATURDAY MAY 12, 2012 Location: TUCKERTON,NJ it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other...

I guess it all has to do with your point of view... The first Sunday in Oct. will be here before you know it, but when you're waiting for a great bike show, it seems like eternity. Elgin

I'd like the neck please. Thanks, Elgin

Oh, my bad, "price" maybe...

Um, Do you mean "pic"?

18! Hi Gene, I'm glad to hear your collection is coming along. Sorry to hear about the truck, dear seem to be everywhere in NJ. Take care, hope to see you soon. Elgin

Monark Crash Rails Hi Gene, I agree with Gordon. I hope you're doing well. Elgin

Thanks. I must have been asleep when I read this thread, I didn't realize someone already posted a link to it. I'm no Phil Marshall but I'm glad you liked it. Elgin

http://thecabe.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?13964-Monark-Super-Cruiser-features-by-year&p=67891&highlight=#post67891 Hi, I posted this a while back. I hope it's helpful. Good luck, Elgin

Duckworth... go figure. Duckworth Chains are high quality chains used on fine Motorcycle's and bicycle's worldwide since 1871. Happy Holidays, Elgin

VFW Reflector Hi, I can't tell if my PM went through... I'm interested in the VFW Reflector if it's still available. Also, how much are you asking for the wheels? Thank you, Elgin

I just picked up a decent Rollfast Boy's bike but it's missing the chain guard. Hopefully someone out there has one they're willing to part with. If so, let me know. Thanks, Elgin[ATTACH=CONFIG]

How much are you asking for it? Thanks, Elgin

I've been collecting old bicycle & motorcycle photos for about 20 years now, like everything else they're getting harder to find.

One of the nicest bicycle seats ever... I've seen quite a few impressive bicycle seats but this one is clearly outstanding... http://www.ebay.com/itm/130601311027?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

Let's talk Head shroud Hi all, this is a great string, I love learning as much as possible about one of my favorite bicycles. Thanks for all the great information. I've been trying to figure out just how many head shroud variations there were. Here's some that I've seen. 1. there is a version...

These were just posted yesterday... The goose neck is Art Deco, made by Torrington (the bearing company). Check these out. http://thecabe.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?19045-Torrington-Deco-Stems

Hi Joe, Here's my file of Pacemaker stuff, it might be helpful. Good luck, Elgin http://www.flickr.com/photos/66037613@N07/sets/72157627776784060/

I'm glad you bought that one, if you didn't I would have... It's looks to be a 1941. I ended up getting a 1937 Columbia buts it's not nearly as nice as your bike. It looks great with the white skins. It was good to see you at the show, I'm glad you made this year. Hope to see you soon. Elgin

Mercury Pacemaker Lenses Hi Joe, I have a buddy that's working on reproducing the highly sought after Mercury Pacemaker lenses. He does amazing work so I'm sure they'll be nice. He's also making the equally difficult to find flying wedge fender ornament. I'm first in line so I'll let you know...

More Trexlertown 2010 photos http://www.flickr.com/photos/66037613@N07/sets/72157627476362999/

I hear ya brother, I'm strung out too.

1940 Seattle Bicycle License http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vtg-antique-old-1940-Seattle-WA-bicycle-license-plate-/220845716814?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item336b6e354e

I'm definitely going on Sunday. It would be great to BS with you guys a little later in the day after the dust settles. Are you going on Sunday this year Gene? Hope to see you there. Elgin

Yep, it's the first Sunday in October. I look forward to this show all year! I Can't wait to go!

Wow, great bike! I agree, I think you got a good deal, especially considering the way Monarks have increased in value in the last few years. I like you other toys too, is that a Mercury parked next to the Monark?

Most likely the seat (by Lodbell Emery) was white but it also came in black, maroon, tan, blue and even a mottled tiger-stripe. After looking through my files I noticed a lot of those Ladies bike also came with black pedals. Elgin

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Hi, First of all congratulations on the Monark purchase. I love the design of the Monark Super Deluxe models. This bike definitely came with whitewall tires when it was new. As far as I know the correct pedals have white rubbers with a metal bands that says "MONARK" along the endge and small...

1 on FeePay http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230663619657&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123 Good luck, Elgin

I'd love to see photos of the other years you have. I'll let you know if I come across that elusive 1940 Tacoma. Elgin

It's a glass reflector, they were used on bicycles, motorcycles, car license plates, saddlebags, etc. from about the 30's on. The one you have is an early one and would be worth a fair amount but the chip kills the value. By the way, that weird green colored glass is often referred to as...

This one's not for sale or trade, it's the coolest one in my collection. Though you might enjoy seeing it. Elgin

Hi, I'm interested in the tank. Thanks, Elgin

That is a very difficult question to answer. There are so many factors... The quality of the restoration job, how much of the bike is correct to the original, the state of the economy at time of sale, etc. Here's one that sold recently...

http://thecabe.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?14625-Mercury-Pacemaker-Parts-Needed-for-Boy-s-Bike&p=73553&highlight=#post73553 If you really need a head shroud, you might want to contact Lab Man and see if they're still available. Good luck with your project. Elgin

Interesting, I've seen other Pacemakers with that aviator fender ornament and I remember reading about a Western Flyer version. I just don't know for sure one way or the other. If anyone out there does, let me know. Thanks, Elgin

Hi, Thanks for the kind words. A while back I bought a book about Monarks so I could determine what features came with what year bikes. The book I bought was a total disappointment, so I dug in and compiled a bunch of information and figured it out for myself. I figured other folks were looking...

I also bought a pistachio green Super Deluxe Ladies' bike a while back with a matte black plastic tombstone reflector housing. I thought is was weird too. Elgin

Earlier this summer I saw one with a chrome tank & head shroud with aluminum fenders but that one had a switch for the lights and a button for the horn mounted on the top left side of the tank. Perhaps they made a version with an external light switch which could have been mounted on the handlebars?

That's what I've heard too, that the early models had aluminum fenders. I wonder if someone took a dummy tank and removed the areas in the tank where the lights go and added lenses. As far as I know a lighted tank would have had the switch in the tank. maybe the earlier versions had a different...

Thanks for the heads up. I can't believe it, three in the last couple weeks. WOW!

Mercury Streamlined Bicycles for 1941 The following information is from a 1942 copy of the Geo. Worthington Co. Catalog. The Geo. Worthington Co. was an industrial distribution business that dealt in wholesale hardware as well as other interests. This firm was in business from 1829 to 1991...

Hi, I'm not sure what you mean by "giant" sprockets. How many teeth do they have? Usually bicycle chains are sold in standard 56" long sections. "61" refers to Diamond chains part number. As far as bicycles go "skip tooth" chain is pretty much the same from one maker to the next. If you have to...