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    JC Higgins JetFlow

    Just was cleaning out my wifes grandfathers back yard and found this gem ;) I need some pedals, a chain, rear reflectors, grips, seat, and tank but i love it as-is.... If you have some crusty parts to match that I need PM me.
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    Best trail bike

    Just moved into a new house that is surrounded by desert mountain trails and looking for some ideas for the best bike to buy whether new or to look for something specific used... I am 6' tall so need something that would fit me. Never really ridden off road so open to any suggestions or ideas...
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    How do you remove paint?

    I am getting ready to strip the paint off a bunch of parts and started with a heavy duty stripper, but have seen people using grinders with different wheels on them to remove paint etc... Just curious what your favorite way to strip paint before a respray without damaging the metal... Sorry...
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    crazy mountain bike video found while looking for klunker

    http://youtu.be/0zLuqKNKOqs Crazy mountainbike video I found while looking for klunkers....
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    1935 Wards Hawthorne

    I just bought this 1935? Wards Hawthorne as a birthday present to myself, what are your thoughts? I can tell the kickstand is wrong as it should have a drop stand and clip on the rear fender I believe. The seller told me the kickstand was a rare elgin pencil stand but I have no idea...
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    JC Higgins Color Flow

    Here is a quick pic I took of a 50's JC Higgins Color Flow bike I just bought. Would like to get a headlight and the correct style seat for it, but otherwise will leave as is. The rear reflector lens is cracked and would like to find one of those as well if you know of any lying around. More...
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    1942 Elgin not sure of model...

    I picked this up with the JC Higgins ColorFlow I just bought. I would like to get a headlight for it and a reflector for the back fender.
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    Western Flyer

    I just picked up this bike, has og paint but worn through in a few places. Tank light works but lens is cracked and yellowed. Brand new tires on it and a brand new persons seat but has the og seat and og pedals with it. I am not a huge fan of these bikes but it was a good deal so I picked it up...
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    New to the hobby/site/bikes in general

    I am brand new to this hobby, site, and bikes in general. I have always been into old school traditional hot rods, but that hobby is a little outside of my bidget right now. I started hunting around online for some cool antique auto related stuff to add to my garage for decorations etc and came...
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    Best vintage bike book?

    I am brand new to this still and looking to see if there is a book that would be a good place to start with learning the different styles, makes, years, values, etc. I have found a few bikes I am interested in buying but all seem to be the only one of that year and make for sale on the internet...
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    26" 58 Murray Strato-flite. Whats it worth? Pictures Added!

    Here is a nice bike I found but am having trouble finding a decent value of it. The guy is asking $400 plus shipping and that is just above what I really want to spend but the bike looks real cool so may cave a bit if I am not overpaying. I have seen similar year Murray bikes on Ebay for about...
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