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I'll start off saying I know nothing about Electra bikes. But some of the old Schwinn's have the built in kickstand. (Columbia's do too, but they're a different design.) If the Electra's are anything like the Schwinns, all you need are some channel locks, a rag and needle nose pilers...

Re: 8th Annual Midwest Bicycle Fest (Ratrod Raffle Bike) Nice double post there pick...too many beers? Ha ha. Just kidding! Anyway, unfortunately I won't be able to make it to the Saturday night ride. I will be at the MWBF8 with the awesome 2nd and 3rd place Classic and Kustom ribbons my wife...

That bike in the CL ad is not from the early 40's as claimed. It might be from very late forties. Most likely from the 50s. The seat and grips are obviously not original. Personally, I wouldnt give much for it.

Re: Wichita RatRod Build-Off Bike Ride (Photos Added) I had a great time. It was exactly what I needed. Thanks everyone!

I should be there for the ride at least.

Ok, it's official. I'm done. I just slipped a wrench and put a big chip in the paint on my frame. The frame I've painted like 5 times already. The bad mojo is just too much for me right now. I don't want any negative vibes following this bike around when it's done. This is not a retreat, it's...

There are no words for how much love I have for my wife. Her tolerence for my bike addiction is very high. Her incuragement on this build is above and beyond. She won't let me quit. The threads on the Colson fork a totally dorked. I was so frustrated, I was going to throw in the towel. She...

Yeah, I used to use a hammer and a couple 2x4s, but the wifey don't like all that noise at 2am.

Wow, great bike.

Re: POCO RATA "Little Rat" Headlight mock-up Pick, you should work on the bike at night when it's only 85 outside!

Thanks for looking. It's kind hard to see what's going on in the pics with all the background clutter. I very close to being done, so I should make it for the ride.

I've busy the last couple days. My fancy bearing cup press. IMG_0355 by LowpowerD, on Flickr There was no plating left on the stem, chain ring or crank, so blued them. IMG_0356 by LowpowerD, on Flickr IMG_0357 by LowpowerD, on Flickr They turned out pretty good. The work in progress...

Re: Where Am I? (Photos added) Looks you guys had fun. We were wondering where you'd been after you blew by us on the turnpike. I knew it was you because of Nova's bike!

We had a great weekend in KC. El Torreon/Cowtown Mallroom was good to us. Even though I didn't find anything I was looking for, I did come away with this pile of goodies. IMG_0350 by LowpowerD, on Flickr IMG_0352 by LowpowerD, on Flickr BIG THANKS to dos, 10~18, jon and pappy for making us...

I hate to rub salt in a wound pick, but it only took me 5 minutes.

Dang Kingfish, you crack me up. The paint is burgundy flavored Rust-oleum. I just got done chasing the threads on the steerer tube. IMG_0348 by LowpowerD, on Flickr

Glad to see you got the pics up. That's one fine lookin' ride!

If Flava Flav had on a bunny suit, that would be the perfect post!

Yeah, that's right. I'm still in this. Back from page 3 with paint. IMG_0345 by LowpowerD, on Flickr IMG_0343 by LowpowerD, on Flickr

Dang Mitch, if I'd known that was for sale. You may not have had to load it up.