What bike did you work on today?

[Nashman]

a Tiger Tail?

like this?

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They ( Esso) came out with those again in the 1980's for a short time. I remember the originals from the 60's and a buddy's Dad had a tail, a button, and a cardboard Tiger and a plastic bicycle horn ( like on Pee Wee's bike in the movie). He gave me all the stuff and kept the horn for his collection. We've both been collecting for years.

 

[Nashman]

Rain today and have the day off. So started to tear down my '61 Deluxe Hornet. Needed to sand and polish the frame. The fork needs to stripped, polished and painted also. Got the frame polished, the fork is next. Stay healthy and safe.
Hammerhead
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NICE shop!

 

[Nashman]

As some may have seen, I bought back an old friend, a 1950 ( paint is more '49/painted fenders) Mercury Super Deluxe Fleetline last week. I sold it locally 6 years ago to a friend but owned for over eons ( restored in 80's/bought as a project from Larry Busch at Memory Lane). I did ride it some back in the 80's/90's but the rear hub was kinda lame, brakes poor, never did service it. He only displayed it.

After I got it back last week I noticed no forward gear or brakes. Dang. Rear hubs are not a favourite of mine.( especially ND with the disc line up part when all the grease is applied...ha!).It will mainly be a display bike for me too, as I have about a dozen riders. STILL....I'm kinda a nut about stuff working. A disabled bike is lame at best.

As I figured, the Musselman was gummed up BAD!! Local friend, Caber and collector Oldy57 had a nice one he GAVE me ( we've been buying/selling/swapping for years) so man that helped. Ran schematics off the Cabe ( didn't really use, but had them handy) Between the 2 hubs, LOTS of brake cleaner, brass brush, new grease, it works SWEET now. When I look at the bike now, I smile a little WIDER.

 

[Nashman]

Right before all hell broke loose I got a shipment of the new 2.0 bricks for S7's, finally got around to trying them out, they look great, gives the middleweight a little more MEAT, well see how they ride tomorrow.View attachment 1161260
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NICE,

I run a set of John's Blue chain treads on a Custom Schwinn Jag I built. Straight fenders and rims and it clears in all spots, and with the 3 speed Shimano, the bike is a GREAT rider.

 

[Nashman]

Laced my first wheel last night. Going to do a set of patinaed wheels for a future project.
Hammerhead
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A man with patience. Send me some. Great job!

 

[Nashman]

Hey what do you guys think? Tan cruiser tires with original chrome hoops that are in rough condition? Wide handlebars, 28”? I just gave it a coat of linseed oil. I really like the look of this bike.

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I dig the poster too!

 

[Mr. Monkeyarms]

This seat cluster came from a girls Columbia that had the tins removed long ago and was given to me by a customer.

I had these grips and a new set of whitewall tires.

Cleaned em up a little to try out a different look for my crusty Sears Spyder.

 

[Just Jeff]

Finally got a good front hub and had time to lace up a rim for my Rollfast.

 

[rollfaster]

Built this 58 Corvette last week.

 

[Hammerhead]

Finished with the rebuild of my '61 Deluxe Hornet last night. Fork is all polished and painted. It came out a bit darker than expected, but I'm happy with it. All back together and ready to ride. Stay healthy and ride safe.
Hammerhead