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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 05:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 455
Posted By cudak888

The aforementioned University surplus I mentioned...

The aforementioned University surplus I mentioned is on a medical campus. Perfectly suited for these showing up. Except for when I want one...



But just one more tool chest should do the trick!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 261
Posted By cudak888

Don't know why anyone would consider shipping on...

Don't know why anyone would consider shipping on Facebook Marketplace. Way too many scammers - both buyers and sellers - and every other real person you get through the messaging system is a real...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 07:46 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 455
Posted By cudak888

All the more reason just to buy more tool chests...

All the more reason just to buy more tool chests and never empty one...ever :lol:

-Kurt
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 07:09 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 455
Posted By cudak888

Our County library digitized a lot of our...

Our County library digitized a lot of our microfiche over the last decade. Might still be a cabinet out there that hasn't been divested from inventory yet.

Local uni also has a surplus department...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 06:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 455
Posted By cudak888

Yep, I clearly need one of these :D -Kurt

Yep, I clearly need one of these :D

-Kurt
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 06:14 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,117
Posted By cudak888

This is the shed. I don't really care for how...

This is the shed. I don't really care for how close everything is spaced. This is South Florida, so it is also too humid in here and it's not connected to electrical so has no climate control or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 06:05 AM
Replies: 6,474
Views: 771,345
Posted By cudak888

ISO an Italian 70mm Shimano BB spindle in 118mm...

ISO an Italian 70mm Shimano BB spindle in 118mm (will entertain 117 as well) and preferably a non-drive-side cup too. This one is too short and the cup is shot.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 05:48 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 455
Posted By cudak888

Love this - lots of inspiration here. Wish I...

Love this - lots of inspiration here. Wish I could rely on cardboard in this humid environment, but down here, that's putting out an invitation for critters!

That microfishe cabinet is genius. Are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 05:17 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 18,954
Posted By cudak888

That's it. I contacted the seller and got it for...

That's it. I contacted the seller and got it for a reduced (but nevertheless, still significant) price. Must be the most I've ever spent for a crank, but the condition is superb.

-Kurt
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 10:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 455
Posted By cudak888

I have a few miniature DeWalt versions of these....

I have a few miniature DeWalt versions of these. I know this type of storage is quite ubiquitous today, but I really don't like working with these clasp-closed organizers. They always require...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 09:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 455
Posted By cudak888

Using toolboxes for parts storage (and some cheap dividers)

I've been recently poking around at Vidmar tool boxes - apparently, I enjoy sticker shock at the tune of $700 for a cabinet of simple ball-bearing drawers - trying to come up with a decent solution...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 08:49 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 18,954
Posted By cudak888

It’s the eve of a protected bike lane pop-up...

It’s the eve of a protected bike lane pop-up event, so I should be resting, but I’m not…

…because I finally bit the bullet on the crankset. It arrived a few days ago (which should give you an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 05:10 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 9,330
Posted By cudak888

Side note - took the ‘51 out recently and...

Side note - took the ‘51 out recently and captured this picture.

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_4038_9214eacf81437ba4bfd9aeb4c07dda379544134a.jpeg

-Kurt
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 05:08 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 9,330
Posted By cudak888

To my surprise, the Sports Tourist I have here -...

To my surprise, the Sports Tourist I have here - save for the lug shape and pressed fork ends - is otherwise identical to a later brazed-stay frame, except for the obvious geometry differences.

My...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 03:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 419
Posted By cudak888

Checking with a local friend who loves beating...

Checking with a local friend who loves beating hardtail lugged MTBs like this on our local trails. Will let you know, Randy.

EDIT: He passed. I tried!

-Kurt
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 07:05 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 9,330
Posted By cudak888

Thanks, Neal. Looking at those pictures helps me...

Thanks, Neal. Looking at those pictures helps me appreciate the current starting point I'm working with. "...it's not that bad!"

-Kurt
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 655
Posted By cudak888

John, it always feels good to see your Capo here....

John, it always feels good to see your Capo here. I think it is the first bike on BF that I can recall really sticking in my mind way back when. Seeing you post it every now and then puts a smile on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 06:42 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 9,330
Posted By cudak888

The headset is original, as is the bottom...

The headset is original, as is the bottom bracket. The cranks are later.

To my dismay, I found out the chaincase came off another '36 Sports Tourist...and the drum hubs already sold. I might have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 9,330
Posted By cudak888

I was going to call this project - and thread -...

I was going to call this project - and thread - "done" until a dormant project popped up that doesn't (yet) warrant a thread, but is closely related:

About a year (?) ago, I acquired a rough,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 320
Posted By cudak888

About 2/3 up the right side chainstay, as Tullio...

About 2/3 up the right side chainstay, as Tullio intended.

:P

-Kurt
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 09:35 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 573
Posted By cudak888

It's such a lovely tool to use. I realize the...

It's such a lovely tool to use. I realize the punch method does do the job, but the Stein knurling tool just guarantees success the first time, every time.

There's no question if one has peened...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,326
Posted By cudak888

Copper tinned aluminum wire, by chance? -Kurt

Copper tinned aluminum wire, by chance?

-Kurt
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-24, 07:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 573
Posted By cudak888

This is way overbudget for a single build, but...

This is way overbudget for a single build, but the J.A. Stein tool is my favorite way to get a slightly undersized crown race to behave. Always works too, within reason.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-24, 05:14 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,326
Posted By cudak888

Is it the ends, the wire, or the insulation that...

Is it the ends, the wire, or the insulation that fails?

-Kurt
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 10:05 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,326
Posted By cudak888

Oh, I know some men of adventure have tried it. ...

Oh, I know some men of adventure have tried it.

-Kurt
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 09:42 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,326
Posted By cudak888

It is a play on words twice over. The name is a...

It is a play on words twice over. The name is a subtle reference to Mike Finnegan's Blasphemi dragster - also flat black and about as big a money pit as Blasptwenty. The name doesn't always roll off...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 05:15 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,326
Posted By cudak888

I might try it, just to find out when it was...

I might try it, just to find out when it was first issued; I wouldn't feel right asking for any information about the prior owner (and I doubt the City would outright share it).

I'm not sure what...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 05:19 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 867
Posted By cudak888

Dropping rotating weight on my '80 Sports...

Dropping rotating weight on my '80 Sports resulted in a night and day change in perceived performance.

Tires (and tire pressure) also contribute, as do bearing adjustments at the axle. Too tight...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 08:55 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,326
Posted By cudak888

Fun with Metra, I take it. No chance you might...

Fun with Metra, I take it. No chance you might know if the City keeps old records, do they?



Same. Not sure I want to waste a B72 on it though :lol:



Wonder if there's any sanity in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 07:24 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,326
Posted By cudak888

Seriously, if anyone here wants it, I'll go over...

Seriously, if anyone here wants it, I'll go over there and see if it's still available. It'll probably cost more than a bike to ship it - it is as massive as the XJS's bonnet.



I'm genuinely...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 11:49 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,326
Posted By cudak888

“I’ve been collecting bikes just shy of 20 years...

“I’ve been collecting bikes just shy of 20 years now. There are bikes I would gladly spend an entire day riding. Thanks to the saddle, this isn’t one of them.”
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,326
Posted By cudak888

I’ve had a few fun jaunts on it, but there is no...

I’ve had a few fun jaunts on it, but there is no way it’s replacing the 1980 Raleigh Sports. Or any Sports, for that matter.

-Kurt
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,326
Posted By cudak888

Fast forward to this weekend - I had a chance to...

Fast forward to this weekend - I had a chance to clean it up.

Long story short, it looks great and the saddle is a close cousin of the Worst Saddle in The World that pastorbobnlnh currently has on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,326
Posted By cudak888

A Jaguar that isn’t a Schwinn and a Schwinn that’s not a racer.

Last weekend, I went to see this - despite every known reason to mankind to run the hell away from it:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 05:41 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 9,330
Posted By cudak888

That lines up with my '79/80 Rudge, which also...

That lines up with my '79/80 Rudge, which also has them cut in. The '54 DL-5 has pressed ends.

The Humber fork is an odd duck to pin down as it's not Raleigh pattern, but it is pretty much the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-24, 06:30 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 9,330
Posted By cudak888

Funny thing, the Elf in the 1940 catalog has...

Funny thing, the Elf in the 1940 catalog has duplex forks. The only ones that vary from this are the racing/club models and the Standard and Low Gravity Carriers.

Most notably, the Cob Safety...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-24, 09:57 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 9,330
Posted By cudak888

I haven't any explanation for this, other than...

I haven't any explanation for this, other than the possibility that it was fitted with a more standard single-blade fork either in error as yet another production snafu on this bike. I have no reason...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-24, 07:54 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 9,330
Posted By cudak888

I just realized that I didn't really get a chance...

I just realized that I didn't really get a chance to explain how this went from the fender repair to a display:

Long story short, the collection and the Bike Share Museum was invited to be part of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-24, 05:38 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,083
Posted By cudak888

But, but, but...it's a Huffy. :P -Kurt

But, but, but...it's a Huffy.

:P

-Kurt
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-29-24, 05:31 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,083
Posted By cudak888

The Moulton has come a way since a storage unit...

The Moulton has come a way since a storage unit in Pembroke Pines.

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_3033_53f1695461fe530f53a26b9c4f109f77a2c172e5.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-29-24, 05:29 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 9,330
Posted By cudak888

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_3033_5a18413e4265f3691df7d048e808d61eeb8d7e48.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-24, 06:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 532
Posted By cudak888

That's the brilliance of AdventureManCO's...

That's the brilliance of AdventureManCO's Crapamount. Put the trailer connector on the left dropout, and it holds the frame together. Put it on the right dropout, and the frame disassembles...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-24, 03:06 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 9,330
Posted By cudak888

Nope, it's some prior research I did with In...

Nope, it's some prior research I did with In Search of Mustangs on the Diamonds are Forever '71 Mach 1.

Not that many British cars pop up in the Bond franchise from the Dalton era back,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-24, 09:07 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 9,330
Posted By cudak888

Done. ...

Done.

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2990_a345027076f200fc1ff65509428eb5ad5f204e26.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,083
Posted By cudak888

I had to touchup the fender on my ‘39 Humber this...

I had to touchup the fender on my ‘39 Humber this week, and so went ahead and finally cleaned and re-shot the Moulton racks.

I’ll let the pictures do the talking:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-24, 06:50 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 9,330
Posted By cudak888

I grabbed the first can of Universal White...

I grabbed the first can of Universal White Dupli-Color I happened to have in my spray can bin, it's usually pretty good for ever so slightly aged white.

I am not confident in saying that the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-24, 06:23 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 9,330
Posted By cudak888

Just closed up - clubman, will follow up on your...

Just closed up - clubman, will follow up on your kind offer later in the evening (the answer is yes!)

In the meantime:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-24, 07:18 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 9,330
Posted By cudak888

Time for an explanation for what transpired in...

Time for an explanation for what transpired in the photos above. ^

I must have been doing five things at once in between these pictures, including chatting with a few neighbors and fielding a call...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-24, 07:00 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,654
Posted By cudak888

I was about to comment about how tasteful,...

I was about to comment about how tasteful, restrained, and lovely this build is with the Prugnat 62's up front, and then Jim dropped that mind-blowing fact that the crown is a stamped Nervex piece....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 9,330
Posted By cudak888

More progress: ...

More progress:

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