Searching for Mike Cates (and/or 1" skip tooth block chain)

[Chris Bamford]

Hello Cabe crowd. I was urged to contact a "Mike Cates in California" in my quest for drive chains for an early automobile. I suspect he may be a member of this forum.

This post is slightly vintage-bicycle related: my car is a 1906 Orient Buckboard and the manufacturer, Waltham Mfg Co, was previously a manufacturer of safety bicycles and fielded a racing team at the turn of the last century (their novelty "Origen" bike below).

In any event, I need to source about 10' of 1" skip tooth drive chain for 1/2" wide sprockets. If Mike sees this post and/or anyone else reading has a suggestion for me to follow up, I would be very grateful.

Thank thanks!

 

[Archie Sturmer]

Welcome to the CABE.

One Inch Pitch Nos Block Chain In Various Widths Is Still Available | Sell - Trade: Bicycle Parts, Accessories, Ephemera

I HAVE NOS ONE INCH PITCH BLOCK CHAIN IN THESE INNER WIDTHS: 3/16" $78/FT, 1/4" $81/FT, 5/16" $89/FT, 3/8" $73/FT AND 1/2" $88/FT. Best to email me for a PDF showing complete measuring, ordering and shipping cost details. I will ship world wide. Photos below show an example of a 1/2" inner width...

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[Chris Bamford]

Thanks Archie, lightning fast and seemingly exactly what I'm looking for. Much appreciated!

 

[BFGforme]

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