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    New military cafe cruiser: Military Presence

    Ok so here is the new ride. Its a 1943 Hiawatha 26" single speed. I was going for a bid of a military theme. I always liked the felt MP, and so "Karfer" recommended that build i build a bike like the MP, "only cool." So i build this on my summer break in CA and just received it in the mail here...
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    Lots of WWII bikes, check it out.

    SO i found this website, its pretty crazy all the neat military bikes. http://www.benvanhelden.nl/Condorclub/F ... Wheels.htm Thought id just post all the pictures here anyhow.
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    Some pictures of my project

    So the story is, this bike is finished, but i didnt get any pictures of it. The bike was finished literally the last hours of my summer break, then disassembled to be shipped here to NY. I did take a few pictures along the way and id like to share with you some of what i did to get the bike...
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    Which frame should i use for a Military Bike Build?

    Ok so i got my stuff back from the strip shop, pretty excited for paint. I thought i would have decided by now, but i havent so i would liek your help. I am going for a military looking build, which frame would do you think would be better and why? the other frame will probably be used for a...
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    Check out the new Pair! (new pics- pre-sandblasting)

    Ok i just got home for summer break (only 3 weeks at my school) and im going to build one of these lucky contestants into a rat to take back to school. It is really hard to deside which to do, i love them both. They are both Hiawathas, the first one is a 63 the second one is a 43. let me know...
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    Would this bike be a "balloon" tire bike?

    This is a shelby made hiawatha and i was wondering if anyone would know if it is a balloon tire frame. It is straightbar, but to me those tires look a little thin to me to be balloon. thanks for your help.
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    My new Hiawatha... now what? *NEW DESIGN PIC PAGE 2*

    Ok so here she is. a 50's Hiawatha i just bought on ebay (the devil). i really ike its fenders and fat tire frame. Its very unique. But i really have no clue as to how i should restore it. I think it has a lot of potential, but im not sure which way to go, what do you all think?
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    Ideas for this future RRBBO build, all welcome -Frame Pic!

    So this is the frame i am working with. It is a 30s colson fat tire frame. I want to buid with it a bike that resembles something of a racer of the time (if that makes any sense) and i would love to hear any input or ideas for paint/design. I know it looks like heck now, but it will be...
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    Question about making bike Skip-Tooth

    If i have a frame that was previousy not skip tooth, and i have a skip tooth front sprocket or make a sprocket skip tooth, what else does this conversion entail? Do i have to have a special chain or rear skip-tooth hub? Thanks for your help.
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    How to tell if a schwinn frame is a "balloon tire"

    Theres this frame from a 1952 panther that i may be interested in buying, but i dont know how to tell if it originally had fat tires, so id know if i could put some fat tires on it. i have the serial number, but i dont know if that would help. b45332. it has a straight bar, under the top tube...
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    Del Sol Kustom

    Here are some pictures of my ride. Its a del sol lowboy that this forum's own Karfer67 built. I love to ride it all around my neighborhood in CA, but i dont get to do so as of right now whilst im in school in NY. ;) hope you all like
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    What bike is this? Any help welcome

    Hi all. I am hoping someone can tell me about this bike. The owner says its pre WWII. I am interested in the frame. I was just wondering if anyone knows whats going on here... maker, year (approx.), etc. Anything you can tell me. thank you.
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    Hello Everyone

    Hi, my name is Evan. Im from California, i like cruiser bikes, i got to culinary school, and i live in New York (only for school). This is my del sol, it lives in california and ride every chance i can (when im home). It will be a pleasure meeting you all, and thank you for your time.
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    What is a Ross Barracuda?

    First off, hello everyone, im new here. Now what i was wondering was if any of you knew what a ross barracuda was? Someone is trying to get me to take theirs off their hands, and i havent seen it. From what they tell me its pretty similar to a schwinn stingray, but they arent even sure. So...
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