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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-17, 07:06 AM
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Posted By 9volt

Cleaning and oiling the shifter mechanism can...

Cleaning and oiling the shifter mechanism can really help. It's possible the cable tension is not correct. Make sure the cable is still on the pulley and the pulley moves freely.

Also check the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-17, 11:31 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By 9volt

Thanks for the info. The calipers are Schwinn...

Thanks for the info. The calipers are Schwinn script Weinmann. It's possible the levers and calipers came from the same bike because the Schwinn script may not be original to this 1960 Varsity. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-17, 09:00 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By 9volt

Are these bars, stem, and levers English 3 speed...

Are these bars, stem, and levers English 3 speed parts? They were on a older Schwinn I picked up recently but don't look like Schwinn parts to me.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-17, 07:37 PM
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Posted By 9volt

Sounds perfect. PM sent. Ok thanks...

Sounds perfect. PM sent.



Ok thanks for the info. I had only run into 3 point chain guards so far and didn't realize the 2 point chain guard was a thing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-17, 06:43 PM
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Posted By 9volt

Would the chain guard normally attach to this...

Would the chain guard normally attach to this spot behind the BB?

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sPZEFiiSvqI/WG2Vr0aoArI/AAAAAAAAGcQ/sIIPEtLbZIY3Ck0SAKBL62ae_8Ben1wbwCK4B/s1600/IMG_8741-749772.JPG
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-17, 04:45 PM
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Posted By 9volt

The new saddle is brown like the one in the...

The new saddle is brown like the one in the picture. I'm switching stuff around all the time and will let you know if the brown set becomes available.

I'm thinking about doing the Robin Hood...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-03-17, 02:16 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By 9volt

The saddle on the 68 right now is pretty beat. It...

The saddle on the 68 right now is pretty beat. It had seat guts that fit the post so I tossed it on there. There are a couple other decent B72s here that I'd put on it to ride any further than around...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-17, 05:16 PM
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Posted By 9volt

Thanks for the info. I wanted to make some effort...

Thanks for the info. I wanted to make some effort to get it correct it if the parts were here.

Here's how it looks now with everything hung. Still need to dial it in but it's doing proper...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-17, 04:41 PM
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Posted By 9volt

I have this black SA reflector that likely came...

I have this black SA reflector that likely came from a Raleigh 3 speed. Not sure if I have a white one.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-17, 04:35 PM
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Posted By 9volt

Would the sconce be white or black in 68?

Would the sconce be white or black in 68?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-17, 04:10 PM
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Posted By 9volt

Nearly done with the 68 Sports. I made an...

Nearly done with the 68 Sports. I made an attempt at fender dent repair and seems to have worked out ok.

Dents:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-16, 10:50 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By 9volt

Started hanging some parts and the Sports is...

Started hanging some parts and the Sports is looking like a bike again. The Sprite caliper worked out and looks more or less the part. Took the R nuts off the Sprite as well. Bearings serviced other...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-16, 04:32 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,530,015
Posted By 9volt

Setting aside that cranky cotter for now. The...

Setting aside that cranky cotter for now. The rear brake and levers are clean. The front caliper in the picture was replaced at some point. I've got a parts Sprite with a front brake that looks...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-16, 12:55 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,530,015
Posted By 9volt

It's had penetrating oil on it since yesterday. ...

It's had penetrating oil on it since yesterday.

The nut was backed off a few turns and the pin bent a little under pressure. Not ideal. How would you guys proceed in this situation? The grease...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-16, 12:00 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By 9volt

The exposed part of the pin has threads showing. ...

The exposed part of the pin has threads showing. I took the nut off so that the pressure of the nut on the threads wouldn't damage the threads. Is it better to leave the nut on and slightly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-16, 11:52 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By 9volt

I uploaded a new pic with a bigger c clamp setup...

I uploaded a new pic with a bigger c clamp setup as you suggested. Thanks.

Is it useful to leave the clamp installed on the pin under tension for a while?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-16, 11:43 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,530,015
Posted By 9volt

The Robin Hood will get back on the road. Lots of...

The Robin Hood will get back on the road. Lots of progress on the Sports but the DS cotter is winning. I don't have a proper cotter press, what are the chances that this setup will work? I'm hesitant...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-16, 09:38 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By 9volt

The RH is getting put on hold and the 68 Sports...

The RH is getting put on hold and the 68 Sports is on deck. I really like the font design on this one:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-26-16, 01:16 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,530,015
Posted By 9volt

I'm not that familiar with how much damage a...

I'm not that familiar with how much damage a steel for can take and still be safe. If the dents are not a big deal I'll keep going on the RH. lf the fork is toast I'd do this Raleigh Sports step...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-26-16, 12:31 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,530,015
Posted By 9volt

Well it looks like the fork is shot. It's...

Well it looks like the fork is shot. It's unfortunate, the lugs on this one were kind of interesting. There is a dent near the top on the wheel side in this pic and then 1-2 smaller ones lower down...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-26-16, 11:56 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By 9volt

I think the windowed shifter is also correct for...

I think the windowed shifter is also correct for 56. There is a lug on the drive chain stay near the kick stand. Would that be for an enclosed guard?

It's being very cooperative so far. Pins only...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-26-16, 10:13 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,530,015
Posted By 9volt

I'm starting work on a 56 hub date Robin Hood...

I'm starting work on a 56 hub date Robin Hood that's had a poor black repaint some time in the past. Thinking about doing a DIY repaint on this one since the paint isn't great and there are so many...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-16, 05:41 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,530,015
Posted By 9volt

It seemed close enough, I was hoping no one would...

It seemed close enough, I was hoping no one would mind :) Isn't it technically a 10 speed though? There is an empty downtube shifter boss and from what I've read these would have come with F/R...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-16, 04:24 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,530,015
Posted By 9volt

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iEZT9-MfaaE/WBu4Cqi9LXI/...

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iEZT9-MfaaE/WBu4Cqi9LXI/AAAAAAAAF8w/Aq5sig1Kfv0Qjo9l_R5VX-r2C2rusHtegCK4B/s1600/IMG_7729-793543.JPG
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-16, 04:23 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,530,015
Posted By 9volt

I found a Raleigh Lenton Grand Prix today. It...

I found a Raleigh Lenton Grand Prix today. It has an SA FM 4 speed. Do these 4 speeds take the same oil as SA 3 speeds?

The hub is dated 1958, but the graphics on this bike don't match other...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-16, 07:49 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,530,015
Posted By 9volt

Glad you like the pics. I think that SA and...

Glad you like the pics. I think that SA and Brampton are the manufacturers of those parts and not necessarily the whole bike.

It would be cool to find a bike with a similar dropout and serial...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-16, 01:14 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,530,015
Posted By 9volt

Evans is from Michigan but it's an English made...

Evans is from Michigan but it's an English made bike, presumably rebranded by Evans. It has 'Made in England' all over it. Haven't been able to figure out who built it though.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-16, 10:50 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,530,015
Posted By 9volt

A few more pics ...

A few more pics

http://i.imgur.com/OEboOuM.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/O9GcNFq.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/lnCUHqH.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/x015yl4.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-16, 10:46 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,530,015
Posted By 9volt

Here are some pics of a couple of my 3 speeds, a...

Here are some pics of a couple of my 3 speeds, a 1957 Evans and a 1964 Dunelt. Any ideas on who manufactured the Evans? I haven't found any on the components yet. Not sure if this helps, but the the...
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