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I'll be following this thread. On the off chance I finish my build by then, I'd like to join in on the ride. Could make for a cool maiden voyage :D

Very nice! Thanks for the inspiration :) Sent from my DROID X2 using Tapatalk 2

Well, I finally had a couple hours to myself to do some more work on my build. I was able to strip the frame, sand it down, clean it up and get the first coat of primer laid down. I only had time to work on the frame, I still need to sand, clean and prime the fork, fenders and seat pan, as well...

Well, I'm back! After an extended leave of absence, I've gotten enough spare time back in my life to hang out here once in a while again. Let me start off by saying how pleased I am that I didn't wind up on that list of people not to business with. I still feel bad about that whole thing. I...

Thanks for the info! Still working on tracking down that one, the serial fits into a few results for Columbia, but with all the other markings on the bike gone, it's sort of a crap shoot. Well, that and the website I was using doesn't have any pics, all the links are broken :roll:

A part out is likely. If/when I list them, it's yours. Sent from my DROID X2 using Tapatalk 2

Oh, and the incomplete New Departure hub is single speed, coaster brake, skip tooth. Not sure what's missing other than the shell. Seems clean, no major rust anywhere. The skiptooth crank/chain ring is missing the bearing cups but the rest is there. Bearings seem pretty rusty but may clean up...

I'm about to rattle off as much as I can about these bikes, much of it has been said, just want a place to type it all up for future reference. Feel free to read or just skip this post. :) All tires are junky beyond junk. Schwinn wheels are S-5's, have rust but remaining chrome is nice. I...

If only there WAS a chain, haha. That bike is very incomplete. No pedals, chain, fenders, seat, grips, guard, or anything else that may have been on it. Just a frame, fork, stem, bars, post, crank, and wheels. Sent from my DROID X2 using Tapatalk 2

Thanks for the tip! I may try that if I decide to keep it. I mentioned the two ladies' frames to my wife but she is less than interested. Ah well. Sent from my DROID X2 using Tapatalk 2

Looks like both SA 3 speeds are 64's. Also pulled a serial from the Schwinn - H492450. I guess that means that if I looked it up right, and the listing I used is accurate, it was built 08-28-1964? Both the Schwinn and the Armstrong test ride nicely, brakes work and the 3 speed on the Armstrong...

Well wishes sent your way from western Massachusetts. Sent from my DROID X2 using Tapatalk 2

Thanks, I'll scrape off the grime and see what I can find. Sent from my DROID X2 using Tapatalk 2

The whole bike or just the separate crank & sprocket? Thank you, BTW! Haha, I believe it! If I had room at home to store it I would've happily taken a lot of the junk he had, both bicycle-related and non-bicycle-related. FWIW, everybody keep an eye out for a FS listing over the next couple...

And the shifter works smoothly, too! My buddy said the bikes were (as far as he knows) never left completely exposed outside, they were always under a leanto of a shed as best he remembers. Seems to be right, everything turns freely on all the bikes. The Elgin looked to be much cleaner than...

I should note that if anybody has anything to offer for identifying or putting an age on these bikes, I'm all ears.

So my coworker came up to me and said his brother was in the process of cleaning some stuff out and he had a couple old bikes. He showed me a couple pictures that peaked my interest so today we went up and I came home with 3 of the 5 bikes he had. One was an unknown road bike, probably early...

My town was well protected by our little bubble. A little wind, a little rain, nothing remotely bad at all. Other areas nearby got hit harder, and I think we've all seen and read about NY/NJ. Parts of Connecticut got hit pretty good too.

Little update on this build...it hasn't moved at all, life outside of the garage keeps getting the way :roll: I picked up a fork from militarymonark to use on it (thanks again), looks like it'll work pretty well. I'm undecided if I want to try bending it or just leave it as is. I've got...

Re: New Project Truck- Running like new! Lovin' this build! Truck is coming along nicely :D