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[LostInNevada]

Comments like this are why I usually do not ask questions on forums. Thanks for the useful reply (not).

 

[49autocycledeluxe]

there is not a better place on the internet or anywhere else to learn about old bikes or buy things you may need than here at the CABE.

 

[GTs58]

Comments like this are why I usually do not ask questions on forums. Thanks for the useful reply (not).

Welcome to the Cabe! Pay no attention to the jokers.

 

[49autocycledeluxe]

Welcome to the Cabe! Pay no attention to the jokers.

I agree.

 

[LostInNevada]

Here is the 1967 Typhoon I purchased/found recently. Since this is my virgin vintage, I have some questions I'm hoping those with the knowledge will help me with. The end result is I want a clean-looking bike that I can take on organized rides and possibly sell for a profit in the future. Here are my questions.

1) How can I tell if the bolts currently on the bike are the bolts that were on the bike originally? I'm asking because the screw/bolt in the 4th picture below looks a little off (but what do I know).
2) Should I leave the frame as is (see 3rd picture) or repaint it?
3) As you can see in the 2nd and 5th pictures, there is a large scrape on the rear fender. Should I replace or is there a way to remove the scrape?

Thanks in advance for the advice.

-Larry

 

[Freqman1]

I’d leave this just like it is. Repainting will kill any resale value on this bike. I would just clean, service, and ride. Depending on what you paid there might not be too much upside here.

 

[Schwinn Sales West]

Here is the 1967 Typhoon I purchased/found recently. Since this is my virgin vintage, I have some questions I'm hoping those with the knowledge will help me with. The end result is I want a clean-looking bike that I can take on organized rides and possibly sell for a profit in the future. Here are my questions.

1) How can I tell if the bolts currently on the bike are the bolts that were on the bike originally? I'm asking because the screw/bolt in the 4th picture below looks a little off (but what do I know).
2) Should I leave the frame as is (see 3rd picture) or repaint it?
3) As you can see in the 2nd and 5th pictures, there is a large scrape on the rear fender. Should I replace or is there a way to remove the scrape?

Thanks in advance for the advice.

-Larry

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The bolts holding your fender braces to the frame fork ends were 1/4" by 20 threads by 3/4" long cadmium plated Pan head bolts. Use a regular nut with a 1/4" "internal" star washer. When installing a rack, carrier, or other accessory we used the same spec bolt, but with a 7/8" length. You could find this in Stainless Steel at any industrial hardware store and would be much cheaper than at Ace.

John

 

[LostInNevada]

The bolts holding your fender braces to the frame fork ends were 1/4" by 20 threads by 3/4" long cadmium plated Pan head bolts. Use a regular nut with a 1/4" "internal" star washer. When installing a rack, carrier, or other accessory we used the same spec bolt, but with a 7/8" length. You could find this in Stainless Steel at any industrial hardware store and would be much cheaper than at Ace.

John

Thanks, John. The bolts you referenced is what didn't pass the smell test. I appreciate your input.

-Larry