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UncleKudzu, I would encourage you to find someone in your area that will take the time to help you with the fabrication.... It looks like you have good ideas and the skills to communicate your idea. That's a big part of it, so I look forward to seeing some cutting and welding from you! :D HWC

Thanks for the thumb's up and info. regarding shift kit and pipe! I am looking forward to my next one! :D HWC

Thanks! .... and YES it goes! :) I was not impressed with the power right out of the box, but the manufacturer/distributor suggests a 50 mile break-in period with 16:1 fuel mix, then 20:1 mix after that and suggest that power will increase. Also, they recommend keeping run time to no more...

OK, so this is my first attempt at a motorized bike. I wanted to try the engine kit on this bike and learn a little before moving on to a board track style bike. I have a few frames to choose from and would like to build a gas tank and mount engine lower in the frame, etc. After about three...

I used to buy alot of cool bikes in thrift stores (excellent quality, but outdated road bikes were common, as well as the occasional vintage cruiser) , but rarely find them anymore. I have become more creative in the way I find bikes and getting the word out to others that I want old bikes. I...

Just thought this was a cool pic of my son Cody riding the bike...

If it's a Columbia, it looks like 1951 or 1952

OK, thanks... I'll look up the serial number as Columbia and see what I get.

Well, I was looking through my recent bicycle finds and decided to put together a board track style bike for my oldest son... We started with this (A 24" boys bike)... For the experts out there, Please take a look at these frame and serial number pics. I'd like to know what this bike was...

OK, so I removed the shifter knuckle from the axle and there is nothing sticking out of the axle. There is a rod (approx. 1/2"-3/4" long and 3/16" diameter) that floats inside the shifter knuckle, which fits into the end of the axle when the knuckle is threaded onto the axle to actuate the...

Thanks for the info. on the Columbia. I have a matching set of 26" wheels that the previous owner said were on it when he got it. They need some work, but will probably be OK, so I am looking forward to putting that bike together... According to serial #, it's a '48 or '49, but the frame has...

If I remember correctly, they are Carlisle... They have some age cracks, but still look cool and have good tread.

The owner wasn't really wanting to part with the Speedway Special, so I agreed to buy all the others and then made "an offer he couldn't refuse" on it. He had purchased it in 1980 at a thrift store for $14.00! He rode it alot back then and wanted to know if I would ride it and I said "I will...

Details on the Columbia...

The Westfield Columbia...

Some details on the Schwinn... Cool rear reflector... Can still read part of decal on chainguard! Cool grips in good condition... This one rides GREAT! :D Don't think this head badge is correct, but it's cool...

Details on the SPEEDWAY SPECIAL... Front brake hub... Cable and lever needed if anybody has one... SPEEDWAY SPECIAL in the back of my 1928 Model A pickup at local old car gathering on Saturday. Ended up chatting with quite a few folks about the bike and met one fellow with a nice...

Thanks for info. regarding date of manufacture. HWC

Here's a pic of my two favorite bikes... I'll add some detail pics of these and others. With a little air in the tires an a new tube on the rear of the red Schwinn, I was able to ride both of these already :D

That bike is a Westfield Columbia. I suspect it looks larger because if I'm not mistaken, it is supposed to have 27" wheels?