Hello and a little help? :)

[Mr. Monkeyarms]

Nice work on the cleanup! That old chrome cleans up pretty well using various techniques. It looks like yours would clean up fairly well. Plenty of info on the Cabe. I like using the least abrasive methods when cleaning these old bikes up & have had good luck using vinegar to soak heavy rust. A toothbrush with water & Lava soap is usually enough to remove light rust without scratching.

Have fun! That will be sweet when you're finished!

 

[piercer_99]

Thanks. May have paid on the high side for it but it was online with other low end balloon tire bikes of the era. I don't re sell anything, I still ride all of my bikes and always source original vintage tires which can be a little sketchy but it just feels right lol.

I have the bike completely disassembled and I'm an re greasing everything and buffing/polishing the paint. That's it.

I would love to locate period correct coaster brake wheels for it since mine are pretty rusty.

you'll be amazed at what a little elbow grease, crumpled up aluminum foil, a touch of barkeepers friend, and water will do to rust on chrome, it also doesn't scratch it.

 

[EvilKnievel88]

Thanks everyone. Here are some past projects I've rescued

 

[EvilKnievel88]

All have original tires, no repop parts. Can you tell I like the RAT theme? Loo

 

[EvilKnievel88]

Just wanted to post an update on this project. I got the Dixie Flyer put back together but I had to divert my attention to a motorcycle and a few other things. But here's where I'm at... I need to find original NOS grips, original NOS Goodyear tires, repair the rear luggage rack since one of the tabs was broken, and

buy a new chrome trim piece for the Delta Torpedo headlight as mine has dents. I did manage to find a new lense for it. Amazingly, the horn worked immediately as did the headlight. The paint came out ok, looks better in person. It was thin, however, so I couldnt buff it as good as I wanted.

 

[EvilKnievel88]

Oh, and the wheels. I would love to find NOS or nice chrome used wheels with the correct coaster break if anyone has a pair.

 

[Drosentreter]

Oh, and the wheels. I would love to find NOS or nice chrome used wheels with the correct coaster break if anyone has a pair.

Would you be interested in a 1952 Huffy ladies Customliner? A few of your parts are identical to the ones on that bike, and I need to sell a few bikes lol. Just thought you might have some interest. Clearly both bikes were made by the same manufacturer

 

[EvilKnievel88]

I have plenty of post 50"s bikes right now. Idk if it would be worth it once you factor in shipping costs. How much are you looking for?