Barn Find Track Bike

[FBMarshall]

This post is an update regarding a fixed gear track bike I posted a few weeks/months ago.
The pictures that follow show the results of the initial cleaning and rust removal. I have tried to get some of the finer details of the bike including the silver welds in the rear triangle, maker marks on the rims, hubs, and on the adjustable stem.
I have also tried to capture the details of the fork crown, lugs, and headset.
I have also posted on CABE.
Additional research leads me to believe the frame was built by Richard (Dick) Powers.
He hand built bikes in his shop in Sunnyside Queens NY. Apparently he used silver to weld his lugs because it allowed the tubes to maintain straight line rigidity.
Tommy Smeriglio rode a Powers Pista to several championships in the 1940’s.
The bike I own is almost the exact same bike ridden by Tommy.
I believe based on components and style this bike was built between WW I and WW II.
Any additional information would be greatly appreciated.
Any suggestions regarding restoration, rust removal, and repainting are also appreciated.
Thank you all.

 

[49autocycledeluxe]

no pics

 

[FBMarshall]

Pics

 

[Schwinn Sales West]

Nice old bike.

On any bike with a three piece "cottered" crank set the crank cotter pins need to be installed in opposing directions. Doing so, will keep both the right and left crank arms in a straight line.

John

 

[New Mexico Brant]

I think you went overboard on your cleaning job. Sorry to the dearly departed bicycle soul; godspeed. @kccomet

 

[tripple3]

Nice old bike.

On any bike with a three piece "cottered" crank set the crank cotter pins need to be installed in opposing directions. Doing so, will keep both the right and left crank arms in a straight line.

John

Great tip, thanks John.

Curious, what is that piece do next to the cabinet, behind the bike?
Lugged frames are Boss, to look at. You might as well "Finish" it.

 

[Iverider]

He hand built bikes in his shop in Sunnyside Queens NY. Apparently he used silver to weld his lugs because it allowed the tubes to maintain straight line rigidity.

Silver melts at a lower temperature than Brass which lends itself to building with thinner tubing and has a smaller heat affected zone which helps maintain that rigidity.

 

[FBMarshall]

I think you went overboard on your cleaning job. Sorry to the dearly departed bicycle soul; godspeed. @kccomet

Clearly you did not see the before pics. When giving new life to an old bike sacrifices need to be made in order to preserve the beauty and splendor of a vintage Pista.

 

[New Mexico Brant]

Clearly you did not see the before pics. When giving new life to an old bike sacrifices need to be made in order to preserve the beauty and splendor of a vintage Pista.

I saw the bike before and you were advised not to overclean it. To rub the Powers headtube transfer and most of the pin strips off the bike is criminal. You should not have touched the frame.

 

[FBMarshall]

I saw the bike before and you were advised not to overclean it. To rub the Powers headtube transfer and most of the pin strips off the bike is criminal. You should not have touched the frame.