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Here's the bike responsible for my newest hobby. Inherited Dad's 'ol '57 Schwinn Hornet and wanted to make it my own. As you can see, Dad already had it flat-tracked by taking off the original tank, fenders, racks, etc. and flipped the handle bars. Also had a 'custom' blue paint job(looked...

Found this at a LBS a couple of months ago for Mother's Day. I had asked my mom if she wanted a bike and she said, "I want a Pee-Wee Herman bike". Well, this isn't Red and it doesn't have a lot of bells and whistles, but I did my best to fancy it up a bit. Thanks to you guys for giving me the...

Not sure if I shoulda put this in the Bike Collector Forum or not(because it goes hand in hand with bike collection / the accumulation of mass bike quantities), but how are you guys storing your bikes? I'm debating on hanging from the garage ceiling with hooks, or hanging from the garage wall...

What do you guys think this is worth? Thinking about making the guy an offer if he hasn't sold it already... http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/bik/309673801.html

Ok, don't laugh, but I don't know. What does NOS stand for? I assume it has something to do with being an original used part. Just wondering as I have an original used Schwinn Westwind tire(26x1 3/4 for S-7) and wonder if NOS would be an appropriate description in a classified ad. Thanks...

I tried to find a prior thread on how to degloss or strip chrome to prepare for paint, but I came up empty. Any insights on how to do this would be greatly appreciated. Rich

Well, time to stop lurking and properly introduce myself. I'm a middle-aged rat rod wannebe who has learned alot and thoroughly enjoyed looking at all the RRBBO threads and other fabulous bikes you folks have created. I must admit I am addicted. Thoughts of rat bikes in my sleep - pretty...