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Picked this one up last week. I think the handlebar, stem, grips and seat have been replaced, but the rest of it is original including the gigantic faceted reflector on the rear fender. 24" wheels and tires were OE on these bikes. From the Montgomery Ward catalog: "Frames, forks, handlebars, and...

After two-plus years away from the hobby, the dust from my divorce and subsequent "cramped" living quarters has finally settled and today it was time to get back to what I love. And it didn't disappoint. Drove three hours round-trip and scored three in one spot. The first is a very crusty Elgin...

Picked up a "new" springer bike for the collection yesterday. I've been wanting a Shelby for a while, and my patience paid off. Not sure of the exact year or model (little help, please?) but she's a welcome addition. Looks like I got my birthday/Christmas bike after all! :D Now if I can...

I agree with KZ100. We all have the choice to do, or not to do, business with anyone. Some of the new people around here don't know "the rules". Doesn't mean they are any less reputable. Also, look at some of the mail order sites that guys have lost money too. They look legit and turn out to be...

Thanks Karfer. I started to do that once before and ran out of patience. I'll take another crack at it. My problem was trying not to flatten them in the process... That's what I usually do, but I've come across some that have funky bends in them (Columbia) that are supposed to be there. Guess...

Anyone have a tried-and-true method for straightening bent or warped fender braces? I seem to only make them worse... :|

Train light has the lens. It's slid back a little bit, but it's there. I too was thinking about putting some colored tires on here--gonna have to try some and see what works. Thanks for the tips on cleaning RM--I'll definitely be careful around the chainguard. It's nice to know bikes like this...

Yup, fender rocket is in tact. :D

My dad is definitely looking out for me. Picked this one up at an auction last weekend that he told me about. Original and complete with a nice patina. Great paint should shine up nicely. Even has the Monark pedals. Came with the remains of a nice speedometer that I plan to clean up and keep...

PM sent on the Olmo.

Picked these two up yesterday at a small flea market in a really small town. My dad had seen them a while back, but he just said there were some "old bikes". Pleasantly surprised to find a Columbia 3 Star De Luxe and a Schwinn Typhoon. Going to keep the Columbia for my springer bike collection...

I picked up this frame, etc. at an auction last weekend. Headbadge has been removed and it has been repainted. Seat is incorrect (from a kids bike), and although it looks small, it is a 26" wheel frame. Anyone know what it is? Please and Thanks!

Thanks sensor! :D Not sure what I'm doing with the Starlet yet. PM me with what part(s) you are interested in.

Headed out of town and ended up at an auction with about 60 bikes. Most were nothing special, but there were some decent finds. Used as much self control as I could muster (things were going cheap), but came away with these for a reasonable price: 195? Schwinn Starlet (complete/original down to...

I should have known! I emailed that guy Sunday night and he said he already had solid asking price offers on both. He was trying to get me to offer him more money for them. Told him if someone had already beat me to them, then fair is fair. I'd rather keep my good CL karma! Great scores!

Thanks for all of the compliments guys. I think this one may have dethroned my '55 Hawthorne Deluxe as my favorite in the stable. I'm hoping to begin the tear-down this weekend to get it cleaned and regreased. I bought a re-pop Rocket Ray that I want to strip and repaint to match and I'm going...

As some of you know I've been looking for an X53 tank for a while. Didn't find a tank, but I did take a road trip on Friday for this: Thanks to those of you who alerted me about the tank on the bay that sold last night. Happy to say I didn't need it after all. :D n.

I located a bike there I'd like to get, but it's a bit of a drive from Kansas. If there's anyone out there that could do a pick-up and ship, they would be well compensated (and greatly appreciated)! Thanks, Nathan

...bikes that is. I've been trying to stick to the men's frames, but I'm a sucker for a springer and a big headlight. Today's find is a 1948 Hawthorne Deluxe. All original except for the tires, streamers, and blue dice valve stem caps. Highlights include nice coil springer, Delta headlight with...

Thanks for all of the great info guys! I haven't had much luck on the Cabe. Sensor: I saw that Crescent on Nostaligic too. The seatpost is the same, but I can't quite see the lugs: http://www.nostalgic.net/pictures/1666.htm There was also a Crawford that had similar oversized tubing and the...