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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 7,806
Views: 922,532
Posted By Mad Honk

VintageSteelEU , does your spindle look like...

VintageSteelEU ,
does your spindle look like this? maybe I can help to source something that will work. Smiles, MH...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 06:27 PM
Replies: 7,806
Views: 922,532
Posted By Mad Honk

I spent about an hour this afternoon working on...

I spent about an hour this afternoon working on some hubs. I created a jig to polish the hubs using a small motor a vacuum cleaner belt and a pair of rack plates. I can bring a hub to mirror finish...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-24, 06:05 PM
Replies: 7,806
Views: 922,532
Posted By Mad Honk

No bike work today. About three weeks ago I got a...

No bike work today. About three weeks ago I got a hissing noise every time I applied the brake on my old 1995 truck. So I sent it to the guy who normally works on my auto stuff, asking him to find...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 7,806
Views: 922,532
Posted By Mad Honk

The golfers are coming out of the woodwork now...

The golfers are coming out of the woodwork now that it is getting a bit warmer, so a morning full of golf related work. But I got a few minutes to make a few additions to Ciooc. So for SwimmerMike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-24, 04:53 PM
Replies: 7,806
Views: 922,532
Posted By Mad Honk

Use Quick Glo chrome polish and clean it up! If...

Use Quick Glo chrome polish and clean it up! If it fits you it will ride nicely and looks like it will be just like an overhaul to get looking good again. Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 7,806
Views: 922,532
Posted By Mad Honk

Classtime , The co-op is about 2000 SF...

Classtime ,
The co-op is about 2000 SF that is packed with bikes and parts. About once a month I pick up the broken and damaged things that are in need of recycling and off to the metal...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-24, 05:34 PM
Replies: 7,806
Views: 922,532
Posted By Mad Honk

Just like Bianchigirll I have been cleaning the...

Just like Bianchigirll I have been cleaning the truck out. But a large portion will likely go to the recycle biz here instead of staying here it the shop. What is worth saving is going to go forward...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 7,806
Views: 922,532
Posted By Mad Honk

I took my Ochsner and horrified it for the Horror...

I took my Ochsner and horrified it for the Horror bike contest. But I have it on the trainer now, and the seat has been bothering me a bit, so today it got a proper saddle installed and my butt is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-24, 02:56 PM
Replies: 7,806
Views: 922,532
Posted By Mad Honk

My Gran Compe calipers need new pads. Kool Stop...

My Gran Compe calipers need new pads. Kool Stop does not have a replacement model, but the Modolo inserts are the right size for the pad holders. So off to the modification bench to see if I can make...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-24, 05:50 PM
Replies: 7,806
Views: 922,532
Posted By Mad Honk

This is an adapter that changes Ashtabula style...

This is an adapter that changes Ashtabula style bottom brackets to square taper bottom brackets. They were extremely popular with the BMX crowd in the late1970's and early 1908's. HTH, Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-24, 05:42 PM
Replies: 7,806
Views: 922,532
Posted By Mad Honk

BG, I'm glad to see you back! Getting into a...

BG,
I'm glad to see you back! Getting into a funk can really set you back a bit, but having a group of enablers around does help. I have been trying to contact you for a while and today I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-24, 05:37 PM
Replies: 7,806
Views: 922,532
Posted By Mad Honk

Seems like it was handlebar week in MH land. I...

Seems like it was handlebar week in MH land. I got busy and finished three bar setups for a few bikes that have not been finished because I waited on the the bars. So it is a bit of breathing room on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-24, 09:52 PM
Replies: 7,806
Views: 922,532
Posted By Mad Honk

Tom, That is a Bendix single speed coaster...

Tom,
That is a Bendix single speed coaster brake rear hub. Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-24, 04:36 PM
Replies: 7,806
Views: 922,532
Posted By Mad Honk

Today it is subzero outside and pretty cloudy, so...

Today it is subzero outside and pretty cloudy, so I spent some time cutting the excess off of a left Campy shift lever to exchange it for a usable vintage right shift lever that was put on a key ring...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 7,806
Views: 922,532
Posted By Mad Honk

I'm not really sure why, but I have had a hard...

I'm not really sure why, but I have had a hard time getting to set up the bars and tape. Maybe just because it is kinda tedious work, or maybe I'm too darned fussy. But over the last two days I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-24, 09:29 PM
Replies: 7,806
Views: 922,532
Posted By Mad Honk

Ha! Not all of the stash ,but most of the small...

Ha! Not all of the stash ,but most of the small parts. The hubs and drive parts still need re-conditioning and then I get to ride some of the bikes here in the shop. Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-24, 07:17 PM
Replies: 7,806
Views: 922,532
Posted By Mad Honk

I have spent a few hours repainting the panto in...

I have spent a few hours repainting the panto in these levers before mounting them for the Paramount, and now actually doing the tedious work of getting the bars wrapped. I have found that a first...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-23, 06:11 PM
Replies: 7,806
Views: 922,532
Posted By Mad Honk

I spent the day today sorting Campy small parts...

I spent the day today sorting Campy small parts and putting them in some type of order. Took a bunch of time taking packages apart and putting them in a compartment box, but it made a huge pile of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-26-23, 05:42 PM
Replies: 7,806
Views: 922,532
Posted By Mad Honk

Glad yer on the bike again! Smiles, MH

Glad yer on the bike again! Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-23, 08:02 PM
Replies: 7,806
Views: 922,532
Posted By Mad Honk

Another day of seat post refurbishing, two SR...

Another day of seat post refurbishing, two SR posts and both about the same results:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-23, 04:57 PM
Replies: 7,806
Views: 922,532
Posted By Mad Honk

merziac , The top bits clean pretty...

merziac ,
The top bits clean pretty nicely with a wire wheel on a Dremel. It allows getting into the hard to reach spaces to clean up the accumulated crud. I use mini wire brush bits in a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-23, 01:16 PM
Replies: 7,806
Views: 922,532
Posted By Mad Honk

Seat post day here in cold southern Indiana. It...

Seat post day here in cold southern Indiana. It came in listed as pretty rough but really just needed some cleaning and a run through the 3M satin finish wheel. Smiles, MH...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-23, 07:22 PM
Replies: 7,806
Views: 922,532
Posted By Mad Honk

Tom, Get your grades and quit working on...

Tom,
Get your grades and quit working on having a social media presence! That will come after your graduation. Coach Dave from DePauw University golf team. Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-23, 03:31 PM
Replies: 7,806
Views: 922,532
Posted By Mad Honk

It is a nice bike for a loaner! But it seems to...

It is a nice bike for a loaner! But it seems to be missing a crucial part that will finish the job. It needs a BOC decal! Smiles, CrapMaster Honk
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-23, 06:27 PM
Replies: 7,806
Views: 922,532
Posted By Mad Honk

Vintage Steel, I actually was able to...

Vintage Steel,
I actually was able to source some of the band clamps but at a price of $20 per. The clamp nuts are pretty scarce and I could only find one out there($15). Th lock washers are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-23, 05:05 PM
Replies: 7,806
Views: 922,532
Posted By Mad Honk

SoCaled, Th Modolo needs a hex bit put into the...

SoCaled,
Th Modolo needs a hex bit put into the front of the round bolt. Pop the rubber cap out and see the fitting. The grips are a synthetic leather that breaks down in a short time. I have actual...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-23, 01:34 PM
Replies: 7,806
Views: 922,532
Posted By Mad Honk

These came into the shop in need of some serious...

These came into the shop in need of some serious repair and parts replacement. I found most of the parts in the stash of Campy small parts I have here but when looking for some bits the parts costs...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-23, 03:05 PM
Replies: 7,806
Views: 922,532
Posted By Mad Honk

Building a beater bike that comes complete wit a...

Building a beater bike that comes complete wit a few glitches. Schwinn World step through with 27 x1 wheels and tires. New rear wheel and then the front turns out to be 700c so building a wheel later...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-23, 03:26 PM
Replies: 7,806
Views: 922,532
Posted By Mad Honk

I went to my Co-Op today for a few parts and did...

I went to my Co-Op today for a few parts and did a bit of work while there. At the end of the day a fellow brings in a Trek 720 and donates it. It appears complete with the original components and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-23, 05:14 PM
Replies: 7,806
Views: 922,532
Posted By Mad Honk

I spent a little time today reconfiguring a rear...

I spent a little time today reconfiguring a rear hub to fit for a beater bike. It will be a Schwinn World Sport mixte with a single cog rear freewheel and brakes. I need to build wheels for it 27...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-23, 04:24 PM
Replies: 7,806
Views: 922,532
Posted By Mad Honk

Interesting week here in Scrooge McDuck land. I...

Interesting week here in Scrooge McDuck land. I was forced to replace the left front wheel bearing assembly on the 2001 Chevy, and finished up today hauling off all of the recycle-able steel frames...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-23, 02:37 PM
Replies: 7,806
Views: 922,532
Posted By Mad Honk

I have used real leather I picked up at Hobby...

I have used real leather I picked up at Hobby Lobby about $20 for enough to cover at least six saddles. Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-23, 05:28 PM
Replies: 7,806
Views: 922,532
Posted By Mad Honk

I tried to get somethings done in the Ciocc...

I tried to get somethings done in the Ciocc today. Finished refurbishing my 28.6 Campy seat post but I find I don't like way the seat fits on the pillar. I may have to change to a black saddle or put...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-23, 04:13 PM
Replies: 7,806
Views: 922,532
Posted By Mad Honk

Today I got to work on my own bike. Thanks to...

Today I got to work on my own bike. Thanks to jdawginsc and SwimmerMike this Ciocc came into my stable. It has new powder coat and decals so it looks pretty clean now. I added a set of wheels with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-23, 07:11 PM
Replies: 7,806
Views: 922,532
Posted By Mad Honk

Those threads on the Superbe adjusters look...

Those threads on the Superbe adjusters look pretty distorted. I would try running a die on the un-mangle threads that are still there and then move the adjuster onto the cleaned threads. I think it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-23, 06:35 PM
Replies: 7,806
Views: 922,532
Posted By Mad Honk

For the dust cap problem try drilling two holes...

For the dust cap problem try drilling two holes in the cap and use a pin spanner to unscrew it. Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-23, 04:21 PM
Replies: 7,806
Views: 922,532
Posted By Mad Honk

Mother Nature decided that I have not had enough...

Mother Nature decided that I have not had enough exercise this week! So she helpedout by blowing a few limbs out of my trees. She even got busy with the neighbor's tree thar used to be in the front...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-23, 07:29 PM
Replies: 7,806
Views: 922,532
Posted By Mad Honk

DD, Yeah they do have limitations but if some...

DD,
Yeah they do have limitations but if some lock-tite is applied and then the threads cleaned they do hold up rather well. Smiles, MH Glad you found the replacement part!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-23, 09:04 PM
Replies: 7,806
Views: 922,532
Posted By Mad Honk

Andy, There are always helicoils that...

Andy,
There are always helicoils that you can use. Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-23, 05:13 PM
Replies: 7,806
Views: 922,532
Posted By Mad Honk

I spent a couple of minutes today to replace the...

I spent a couple of minutes today to replace the sealed bearings in Jdawg's Superbe rear derailleur. Same bearings as were in the Bulls Eye jockeys from the 1980's. Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-22, 03:29 PM
Replies: 7,806
Views: 922,532
Posted By Mad Honk

Today was derailleur day in the shop. This one...

Today was derailleur day in the shop. This one must have been treated badly and put away wet. Lots of aluminum pitting in hidden places and some damage to the cage plates. I am going to rehab it for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-22, 05:28 PM
Replies: 7,806
Views: 922,532
Posted By Mad Honk

Probably worked on by me. Smiles, MH

Probably worked on by me. Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-22, 11:16 AM
Replies: 7,806
Views: 922,532
Posted By Mad Honk

Sloar, I use Pro Kote Indy for the PC work. ...

Sloar,
I use Pro Kote Indy for the PC work. It is off 82nd St. behind the Chicago pipe distributor. Call Dawn and ask her about what they do and the finished job costs. And they do the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-22, 05:30 PM
Replies: 7,806
Views: 922,532
Posted By Mad Honk

This is for jdawginsc since he doesn't think I...

This is for jdawginsc since he doesn't think I ever work on my own bikes. Today was adding a few bits like the bars and FD on the Trek that is waiting for me to ride. I changed out a front wheel...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-22, 04:53 PM
Replies: 7,806
Views: 922,532
Posted By Mad Honk

Yesterday was a day for helping top506 by boxing...

Yesterday was a day for helping top506 by boxing up a 30 year old rim for a build he has going. I decided to pack it pretty soundly since the thing is likely unobtainium. Smiles, MH...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-22, 03:53 PM
Replies: 7,806
Views: 922,532
Posted By Mad Honk

Today was a day for building a wheel, and then a...

Today was a day for building a wheel, and then a trip to the co-op to volunteer for a few hours. Finished the wheel and then installed a pair of 20c foldable tires with a pair of new Torelli tubes. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-22, 05:08 PM
Replies: 7,806
Views: 922,532
Posted By Mad Honk

Andy, Glad you are better! The project...

Andy,
Glad you are better! The project looks daunting but seems to be coming around. Keep after it bit by bit and get better! Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-22, 09:43 AM
Replies: 7,806
Views: 922,532
Posted By Mad Honk

I would not give up on removing the post section,...

I would not give up on removing the post section, and would use a bit of the Acetone/ATF solution in the seat tube after using a cork to cap the remaining post section. If you have it apart already...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-22, 06:13 PM
Replies: 7,806
Views: 922,532
Posted By Mad Honk

BG, I tried using the Zeus holders and wound...

BG,
I tried using the Zeus holders and wound up tearing the rubber bands that came with them. I switched to using old toe straps to secured the tyres to the rails. Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-22, 05:47 PM
Replies: 7,806
Views: 922,532
Posted By Mad Honk

curbtender, Most sticker adhesives soften...

curbtender,
Most sticker adhesives soften with some heat and since the material is vinyl it should peel right off. Goo Gone or Go Jo hand cleaner should clean up the adhesive without damaging...
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