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I picked up a single hub cap, the type that appears on 1960's Flightliners and others. I was just going to mount it like a rear reflector until I figured I could mount one of those stick-up "puck" utility lights inside of it. The photos pretty much tell the story. Pushing the center reflector...

I COULD NOT FINISH MY BO#7 BIKE BEFORE THE DEADLINE DUE TO HEALTH ISSUES, BUT THE BUILD WILL CONTINUE HERE! "DRIVESHAFT" [edit] Yesterday, I saw a Dodge Prowler in silver, parked along my "coffee route" and I realized that the Prowler did a pretty good job of embodying where I wanted to go...

Unknown find off Craigslist, purchased today: -----(just edited post to add best guess to thread title)---- Here's my post in the Bike I.D. section--- viewtopic.php?f=62&t=56799

-----(just edited post to add best guess to thread title)---- I bought this off Craigslist today and I'd sure like some help figuring out what it is. Many thanks, in advance, for your help! 26" wheels • juvenile type seat • morrow rear hub • no head badge (2 holes -vertical format like a...

I just won this on ebay (well, same model as this, anyhow). Will I keep it stock? Customize it? Hmmmmm........

I just bought this today for $115 off Craigslist. While it is clearly a hodgepodge of parts, I feel like the crazy fork/springer/truss/headlight assembly and the Hawthorne pedals are worth my investment. These may end up on my 1930's Columbia/Westfield build. See photos below. • Could this be a...

I am rat-rodding a 57 Western Flyer (see link below for the story so far...) http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=38164&p=373148&hilit=vonfink#p373148. Upon having some new wheels built (a nexus 3-spd rear Workman rim and a drum brake front) and mounted with new tires, I am...

Today (age 52+) I realized a dream I have had most of my life---to ride a Penny Farthing bicycle! I spotted a Coker Wheelman last night on local Craigslist and left a message. The phone rang this morning and to my surprise, the bike was still available. I was the first person to call on it. I...

I found a frame on ebay which is listing for $275 at the moment, which is expensive to me. Still, I may try to win it. Am I crazy? Should I get somebody here to make me one instead? Should I buy a welding torch and some tubing instead? viewtopic.php?f=34&t=42225 I'd love to hear some opinions...

I just have to vent. I hope for some sympathy because I'll bet a lot of you have been here. STRIKE ONE: I bought a lean-back seatpost off the forums here. I hoped it would fit but it does not. My bad. STRIKE TWO: I ordered a drum brake built into a "26" Cruiser Wheel" from a vendor on ebay...

I hope Bike Builds is the right place to start this journal. I just bought a 1957 Western Flyer by Columbia, with the intent of re-styling it and eventually motorizing it. Here's what I am starting with and here's my initial concept, in Photoshop: I was attracted to this model because of...

Hi Kids, I just bought a '57 Columbia-made Western Flyer from another Pittsburgher on this forum. I am jazzed about the bike and the idea of learning and participating through this forum. My history? I am a transplant from Long Beach, CA and now call Pittsburgh my home. My interest in bicycles...