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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-16, 01:43 PM
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Posted By peppep

I never was a big fan of kickstands, but slight...

I never was a big fan of kickstands, but slight dislike has changed to vengeful hatred.

This is what the bottom of my Sports looked like (poor bashful bike having its bottom-side exposed in such a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-16, 01:23 PM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,585
Posted By peppep

Stunning bike! Great pics, too!

Stunning bike! Great pics, too!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-16, 01:26 PM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,585
Posted By peppep

Roger. Ok. Thanks for the hand-holding on this...

Roger. Ok. Thanks for the hand-holding on this one. :beer:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-16, 10:50 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,585
Posted By peppep

Oof, ok. Another piece of learning, here! I was...

Oof, ok. Another piece of learning, here! I was taught that replacing cables is part of basic maintenance on any bike. Apparently not always true. I will take your advice and clean up the current...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-16, 12:06 PM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,585
Posted By peppep

Thanks, asking my LBS if they can get this stuff...

Thanks, asking my LBS if they can get this stuff in, otherwise ordering. I learned how to overhaul bikes on one with standard cables and a derailleur pretty recently, so while I'm comfortable doing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-16, 11:21 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,585
Posted By peppep

BigChief, you are seriously my hero right now. I...

BigChief, you are seriously my hero right now. I have access to cable cutters at the coop (they've got tons of tools, but can be hit-or-miss on advice depending on who's there, hence the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-16, 10:11 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,585
Posted By peppep

Since I'm going away for a few days, I figured...

Since I'm going away for a few days, I figured this is the perfect time to order some parts. Once again, please excuse the newb questions (it means fewer questions on the next bike, right??). I did...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-16, 09:42 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,585
Posted By peppep

Double-agreed, looks great! Thanks for sharing!

Double-agreed, looks great! Thanks for sharing!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-16, 08:40 PM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,585
Posted By peppep

@noglider...

@noglider (http://www.bikeforums.net/member.php?u=152773), I'll certainly keep an eye out for a good deal on a used Brooks. For the moment the priority is necessary maintenance, and we'll see after...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-16, 03:34 PM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,585
Posted By peppep

@bmthom.gis...

@bmthom.gis (http://www.bikeforums.net/members/bmthom-gis-384662.html), nice! Have you posted pics of yours? Sounds great. Your starting out steps are what I'm doing: cleaning, cables, tires and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-16, 12:36 PM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,585
Posted By peppep

noglider, for $40, I feel great about it! I'll...

noglider, for $40, I feel great about it! I'll have to dig into the decals to try to date the frame if it's not the original hub.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-16, 11:39 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,585
Posted By peppep

So: naval jelly, then paint for rusty painted...

So: naval jelly, then paint for rusty painted areas; naval jelly, then polish for rusty chrome areas; then wax on everything?

I appreciate all this help; I'm sure this info is out there, and I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-16, 09:08 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,585
Posted By peppep

The front brake uses a pinch bolt and the rear...

The front brake uses a pinch bolt and the rear has the ball end cable. Not sure if that's original or if one got switched out. I don't know the history of this guy at all (it was donated to the coop,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-16, 09:37 PM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,585
Posted By peppep

Ok! Here are pictures of the '67 Sports before...

Ok! Here are pictures of the '67 Sports before any cleaning. I already had the front wheel off, but it's original with original tire just like the back.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-16, 01:31 PM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,585
Posted By peppep

Thanks, that's very helpful! The casings look to...

Thanks, that's very helpful! The casings look to be ok on first glance. Sounds like the pinch bolt might be the easiest option to find. I'll have to look into it.


That's what I was wondering!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-16, 11:19 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,585
Posted By peppep

I've acquired a new-to-me Raleigh Sports, hub...

I've acquired a new-to-me Raleigh Sports, hub dated 67. I'll be able to get some pictures taken this evening when I pull it out to start cleaning.

This is my first big C&V project. I've read about...
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