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While I continue to plug along, the fenders and finishes are still not decided. There is one version with Wheel Paint, a Grayish slightly textured paint, that call to me but so does the theatrical forced pink, rubbed with Steel Wool while wet. Of all the finishes I have tried, this one fills me...

I have a fork that may work for you, LMK, it's yours for the cost of shipping. I can post pics and measurements as needed.

It was finding the men's version of Good & Plenty that started the redirection of interest in bicycles. It's been used for parts and actually needs a tear down and build. Here it is 90% complete, #22 dubbed "Tom Waits for No One". It's heavy and takes a while to stop so a front brake may be in...

Well Ratters. I can state, with some confidence, that building with w deadline is a bit bike work so this may not be a thing for me. Still as I sort out pics and playing catch up, bear with me. From mid August, we went through another round of Covid in the house, two weeks, first my wife, then...

Both currently for sale!

A couple hours away from work (to Wind gap, PA) to pick up this very well patinaed ride. I think I am done for a while, I have a long list now. Will be a great project to learn some preservation of patina! Complete sans one headlight. 'twas her (seller's) Dad's, bought in Bangor PA.

24" makes it tough for sure. Still a find at $20.00. No new rabbit holes for me!

Just checking before I get into it. I have three levels. $20.00 parts or tear down experience. $50.00 has to make it around the block, $100.00 something specific about it or older than me. This one was between tier 1 an 2.

I'll buy it and pay for shipping of the seat, pedals and tank (neck optional if its solid). The rest can be yours for your time. Albion, NY https://www.facebook.com/share/p/aSEri4fPf8166qiR/?mibextid=kL3p88

This one has been available all summer. I'll pick up and arrange shipping for anyone interested. https://www.facebook.com/share/K7firE51E39vbzJH/?mibextid=kL3p88

I put the wife's Spaceliner (Good & Plenty) build on pause to try a run at this. She and I have been working out how we are going to get crochet skulls to hold shape as a tank and possibly lights, front and rear. Of course, I have been staring at a three speed hub and the a front hub replacement...

2J's- Before I get too deep into this one- how interested are you? Like Wish you had it interested or just wanna look at the pics as it moves along? I posted all but frame pics last night, I'll get to that soon enough. I too am leaning in the direction that this is a 50's bike or older with...

Next step is a look into the head badge and to contact the seller and make sure he didn't mean 1954 instead of 1964. I wonder if an original Armstrong hub was swapped out in the 60's and the badge looks awkward the way it was place. The serial number (the format) on the frame leads me to believe...

Thank you MT.

An introduction to the recent How To: https://ratrodbikes.com/threads/armstrong-secret-locking-mechanism.120149/#post-1292419 Three days and 4 nights of PB Blaster and a couple gentle taps and the forks came off. Note the super fine pinstripng on the fenders! These in a production...

You got it. The stem is stuck in the fork in a way I am questioning my reality that it is impossible this is one piece! I am the second owner. I had a 90 minute visit with the original owner. It was his 16th birthday gift (1963 or 64 as he recollects) from his parents. The following year he put...

Two days of PB Blaster and tapping the stem bolt (after loosing it a couple turns) seems to have done it. Another night of PB and it should come out tommorow! Thank you!

I was told by the family of the estate this was purchased at a Firestone bealership in the 50's.

Asking price was $80.00 on Aug 24. Had to leave it behind with a 1950's Firestone already in the TourX. Probably still available if anyone is looking. five acres belvidere photos https://g.co/kgs/fvHxSSb The linked photos are somewhat accurate but the place is disastrously messy. Upon...