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  1. Flying Zombie

    Tinkering continues..

    Sure has come a ways in just under a months time. I've since added the dropstand and proper stand tab. Light is next on the docket. Have a beautiful rear wheel close up in the meantime. •Robin•
  2. Flying Zombie

    Been out driving again.. Prewar Hiawatha score

    This time to Buchanan, MI. 275 MI. From home. It was a beautiful day and the seller was a pleasant gentleman with the kind of voice you know has seen his share., a little jawing later, I'm in the room with the selection hanging and there she is. '40 Murray built Hiawatha Curve Mast., wasn't...
  3. bikesnbuses

    SOLD NOS prewar postwar Diamond skip tooth 1" pitch 56" long chain

    This is a New Old Stock Diamond chain ! The Box is scruffy.. But skip tooth chain is brand new out of the box with a tiny touch of surface rust in a small section Asking $110 shipped in the USA obo ALWAYS looking for ALUMINUM TRUSS RODS (or just ONE) for a 1940 Hawthorne All-American (NOT the...
  4. bikesnbuses

    Looking to buy or trade for middle of the road condition prewar Rollfast Bars

    Looking to buy or trade for middle of the road condition prewar Rollfast Bars As the title says.. I'm looking for a set of these particular prewar ROLLFAST crossbreed bars with the bigger crossbar.. these are NOT the typical prewar cross-braced bars.. The BARS have a stamped R under where the...
  5. bikesnbuses

    Looking for a matching white painted front load EA 6 rib headlight

    Im looking for a close match to this particular WHITE EA front load headlight.. there is a set on my bike,this one shown is one I own ..Im looking for one as close as possible..if I can.. 🙃 Thank you everyone! Jeff
  6. bikesnbuses

    Another 1 in a million eBay score..

    I had the great fortune and dumb luck..(And lots of time on the computer🙄 ) Its here in my possession awaiting the new wheelset and seat to be installed this week.. It took a month to get but obviously, worth the wait.. ESPECIALLY for the price! :cool: It had a cruddy weld put on the seatpost...
  7. bikesnbuses

    SOLD Prewar rusty gold ! Mens Persons seat and Torrington #8s

    PEDALS SOLD!! Uncleaned scruffy but spin freely and may clean up decently Torrington #8 mens pedals w 4" blocks Asking $55 shipped obo Decent rider quality Persons mens seat.. obvious tears ,a few spots of red paint overspray Asking $135 shipped obo
  8. bikesnbuses

    WTB Prewar Hawthorne streamile Zep light headlight without top fin

    Any color ok..prefer one with 2 small bolt fender attached style..
  9. bikesnbuses

    WTB$$ Parts for a prewar 1941 Hawthorne All American

    Im looking to BUY parts for this bike I just picked up my THIRD Hawthorne All American!! this one is a 41.. Im looking for the big stainless chainguard,the frame mounted Wise lock and correct set... Shown for seat and chain guard reference is my 1940 Thank you everyone!
  10. bikesnbuses

    WANTED Looking to see if anyone has a HIGH end PREWAR for sale (non-Schwinn..and NON-red...sorry :-)

    So...I sold a large chunk of my comic book collection ..and the guy wants more.. 😳:banana: Im looking for bikes that arent red in color preferably..I have 3 red bikes and not the biggest fan of red to begin with.. I know .. :rolleyes: So, Im looking to see what might be available to...
  11. bikesnbuses

    SOLD 1941 Columbia lightweight with New Departure 2 speed Local pick up in RI

    1941 Lightweight Columbia with what looks like a factory paint-over of black on a chrome fork? Torrington #8 pedals. Unsure if rear hub is a D or DD..as there is rust on the stamping ..seat is crusty,but for some reason I feel like I have a decent one that I will give with bike if found :D I...
  12. bikesnbuses

    Parting out rare 1936 Hawthorne Zep deluxe prewar

    Now a part out.. Rack,chainguard,reflector and seat all SOLD I WILL be posting parts/prices in a few hours It comes with the parts: Zep fined light,no lens Trussrods Correct rack reflector Extra crank Better fenders(original Ones are badly rusted on ends) Kickstand I do not have a key...
  13. bikesnbuses

    SOLD Bicycle T shirt lot ! 7 shirts . 1 New (but washed) mostly used ,mostly XL (on the small side)

    Cleaning out my closet What you see is what you get ..5 XL and 1 L The Schwinn Aerocycle and Pee Wee shirt have minor rips Rollfast shirt is new and a few only worn once Asking $60 for all 7 shirts shipped in the USA Yesterday at 5:34 PM Add bookmark #1 Cleaning out...
  14. bikesnbuses

    SOLD Prewar accessory Elgin Hawthorne battery case pod

    Good used condition, uncleaned super solid. (It hangs from frame top bar) Has "melted" old rubber tape residue? On bottom side. I believe that I have the rubber wire hole grommet. For your prewar accessory light or horn. Asking $55 shipped in the USA obo Asking $55 shipped in USA obo
  15. bikesnbuses

    WTB needed 1940 1941 era Snyder built Hawthorne All American parts; Aluminum truss rod , chainguard

    As stated, Im looking for parts for my original paint Hawthorne,a 1940/41 Fall/winter Catalog All American. Im looking for 1 ALUMINUM 26" boys truss rod . stabilizer bar,etc.I will buy a SET if you have 2/ pair..In almost ANY condition..Mine is broken in half(MISSING half) Im also looking for...
  16. bikesnbuses

    SOLD Prewar Persons reflector No. 219 331 337 Tombstone red glass reflectors palooza !

    7 different condition original aluminum and steel bodied Person's glass reflector for your balloon tire bike , 331 Tombstone reflectors F and D are the lesser ones in the lot as they have more serious damage to the aluminum(see pics) I will GLADLY offer a discount for multiple...
  17. bikesnbuses

    SOLD Sweet original plating / finish 26" wheel prewar rear drop stand dropstand

    I bought this for my original paint Elgin Miss America for a condition upgrade but it is not correct for it and I dont need it for another bicycle Asking $87 shipped in the USA obo
  18. Tyberius

    Pre war / Prewar bits wanted

    Howdy! Newbie to RRB but have a small collection of mostly patina bikes. Big into original condition. Will be working on my first true rat this winter but was interested in a few pieces of pre war bits for some of my other rides: -Some turn of the century TOC pedals for my c1900 Kenwood wooden...
  19. kirkpatrick

    SOLD Pre-War Hawthorne

    Been having this for a while, never got around to messing with it so it’s gotta go. Over never even ridden it, slapped it together out the box and been in the shed since. Would make a nice rider with a little love. WILL have to be gone through to cruise, definitely could use a good servicing (so...
  20. Flying Zombie

    SOLD '39 Elgin Twin Bar

    https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/39-elgin-twin-bar.155277/ Normally I post a full fledged ad here specifically, but I'm on time crunches and minutes count right now. It's on the Cabe and explained piece by piece with FULL pictorial in vast detail. Any questions, interest.. comments.. feel...
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