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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 06:03 PM
Replies: 8,791
Views: 1,103,397
Posted By Mad Honk

A rare gift from the Trash Panda Werks graced my...

A rare gift from the Trash Panda Werks graced my mailbox today! I have been muddling along with a very slow build on a Trek 950, and spending time coaching college golf. And this was a great relief...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 741
Posted By Mad Honk

If the jockeys are the ones that need a 6mm...

If the jockeys are the ones that need a 6mm clearance for the mounting bolt there is a pair of those damned things laying on my work bench. They are old skool Bull's Eye sealed bearing that I took...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 273
Views: 11,837
Posted By Mad Honk

Mr. Spadoni , Looks like progress to me! ...

Mr. Spadoni ,
Looks like progress to me! HS install, seat post and seat install, and shift levers. It seems like it took me a week just to build a wheel that would fit my frame. Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 07:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 951
Posted By Mad Honk

So today was a bit of wheel finish work and now I...

So today was a bit of wheel finish work and now I can get to the business of checking the brake reach for the frame. The wheel after the trueing and cleaning the rim strip adding new adhesive and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 07:50 PM
Replies: 15,450
Views: 4,072,713
Posted By Mad Honk

Murray Missile You're gonna learn how to...

Murray Missile
You're gonna learn how to straighten fork blades! Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 07:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 951
Posted By Mad Honk

A few minutes later and we are on our way to a...

A few minutes later and we are on our way to a fresh new wheel for the 950. Smiles, MH...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 06:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 951
Posted By Mad Honk

Back at this build today and the parts have been...

Back at this build today and the parts have been cleaned and a new wheel is in the works. The MA-40 rim was pretty rough, a lot of rust around the grommets so a bit of time with the wire wheel to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 05:21 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,441
Posted By Mad Honk

Kurt, As much as I like you I don't think I'm...

Kurt,
As much as I like you I don't think I'm gonna spend another dime on tool or part storage. Just look at all this storage and I still don't have enough and I'm beginning to think I need to down...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 6,477
Views: 773,800
Posted By Mad Honk

Kurt, I picked up three of these new old stock...

Kurt,
I picked up three of these new old stock from Hoosier Bike Supply. They were from a factory overbuy and never installed, and came in bulk so no fancy packaging and no saga about opening the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 07:20 PM
Replies: 8,791
Views: 1,103,397
Posted By Mad Honk

Got a few pairs of KS pads and holders for my...

Got a few pairs of KS pads and holders for my calipers:
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replacements for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 05:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 951
Posted By Mad Honk

Up until now everything seems to be alright....

Up until now everything seems to be alright. WRONG! I noticed when the hub was in my hand there is a problem with the hub I polished! If you will look closely the hub is marked 35mm which fits to an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 04:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 951
Posted By Mad Honk

Well folks, This one went off the rails when I...

Well folks,
This one went off the rails when I grabbed a rear wheel to fit in to check brake caliper clearance. The wheel was off a Raleigh that had a smaller over lock nut dimension that this frame...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 09:27 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 489
Posted By Mad Honk

Jonwvara, I use some folks in Indy that do...

Jonwvara,
I use some folks in Indy that do PC for most of the major race teams in Nascar, Monster trucks. etc. They do a clean, media blast and then PC (usually a two coat process) and the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 05:45 PM
Replies: 1,919
Views: 105,457
Posted By Mad Honk

I have been trying to resurrect the 950 that was...

I have been trying to resurrect the 950 that was the donor bike for the Huffiente. What a fun exercise! I started to add wheels and found my wheelset was not compatible with the frame rear...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 489
Posted By Mad Honk

jonwvara , I have powder coated a number of...

jonwvara ,
I have powder coated a number of frames that all worked out quite nicely. Jdawg has one he is currently riding, and bboy314 has the cranberry Raleigh that had the PC treatment. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 22,328
Views: 4,643,330
Posted By Mad Honk

[QUOTE] Looks like it is in a Pawn Shop. ...

[QUOTE]
Looks like it is in a Pawn Shop. Maybe they just don't know what a valuable item the have. Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 02:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 951
Posted By Mad Honk

Lamont, and smd4, The threads on the NR...

Lamont, and smd4,
The threads on the NR adjusters are 4mm X.7mm I used the same hand held tap wrench to chase the threads in the derailleur body. The body is aluminum so it can deform a bit during...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 10:47 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 951
Posted By Mad Honk

A new day for this build. The RD is cleaned and...

A new day for this build. The RD is cleaned and ready for re-assembly and after about an hour it will be ready to be back on a bike and ready for a few thousand miles. Pics:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 05:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 320
Posted By Mad Honk

Nice catch Wes! It looks like a rider but you are...

Nice catch Wes! It looks like a rider but you are right you will need some longer crank arms. Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 951
Posted By Mad Honk

Wow! How filthy can one derailleur get? This...

Wow!
How filthy can one derailleur get? This one looks like it had a bath in black moly lube and dirt. Degraded aluminum bits and grease that really needed some cleaning. I have the parts out of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 03:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 951
Posted By Mad Honk

Well folks, I think a case of Cranio-Rectalitis...

Well folks,
I think a case of Cranio-Rectalitis has attacked me! I started worrying about the close clearance on the chainrings to chain stay, and wound up changing to a different bottom bracket...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 05:41 PM
Replies: 735
Views: 48,617
Posted By Mad Honk

Bringing this back to the top. Please sign up...

Bringing this back to the top. Please sign up to play. Smiles, CrapMaster Honk
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 951
Posted By Mad Honk

After four days of being a Golf Coach, I am home...

After four days of being a Golf Coach, I am home and now able to do some work on this one. A few pics of today's progress:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,208
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
04-06-24, 09:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 603
Posted By Mad Honk

I'm thinking the folks there have been watching...

I'm thinking the folks there have been watching too much of the American Pickers show. Smiles, MH
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-06-24, 09:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,030
Posted By Mad Honk

squirtdad , You wanna refresh my memory about...

squirtdad ,
You wanna refresh my memory about how much it cost to get a quality bike for your DIL? And I'm gonna bet it is still working as it should. And Wally World was nowhere to bein the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 09:09 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 81,991
Posted By Mad Honk

Velo Mule , That WAS a Schwinn stem shifter...

Velo Mule ,
That WAS a Schwinn stem shifter lever, but it is on it's way to China for recycling. If you need some, PM me and I am sure I can find you a set. Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 07:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 363
Posted By Mad Honk

If you have and Eco use it. It should work...

If you have and Eco use it. It should work nicely and cover the range OK. Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 02:57 PM
Replies: 1,628
Views: 246,569
Posted By Mad Honk

Looks like Brian and Skip are gonna take the...

Looks like Brian and Skip are gonna take the shifter parts and fenders. But don't worry there will be more "Junk from My Trunk" coming soon. Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 12:36 PM
Replies: 8,791
Views: 1,103,397
Posted By Mad Honk

Bianchigirll Andy did the art work for the new...

Bianchigirll
Andy did the art work for the new design Box O' Crap stickers, so push that love his way! All I did was send out for printing and some cutting up to get the final product. Now are you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 12:27 PM
Replies: 1,628
Views: 246,569
Posted By Mad Honk

As I continue to try and clean up here in the...

As I continue to try and clean up here in the shop I have a pair of fenders that were take-offs from a Trek 720 touring bike that had frame damage from a front end crash. They are taking up space and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 1,628
Views: 246,569
Posted By Mad Honk

Earlier this week I posted some things that were...

Earlier this week I posted some things that were going to the scrapyard from my co-op. I pulled out a few "for parts" items that may help someone out. These are two Shimano shift levers that I saved....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 08:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 261
Posted By Mad Honk

Good on ya! I hope it saves easily. Smiles,...

Good on ya! I hope it saves easily. Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 06:27 PM
Replies: 7,800
Views: 922,208
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
03-29-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 8,791
Views: 1,103,397
Posted By Mad Honk

Richard, The chains fall within the purview...

Richard,
The chains fall within the purview of 501C3 for your co-op and they should buy them that way. The great thing about the Sram chains is that they are made in the same factory that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 10:31 AM
Replies: 8,791
Views: 1,103,397
Posted By Mad Honk

Richard, Our co-op bought them that way and...

Richard,
Our co-op bought them that way and I re-bagged them as 5,6,7 speed and they sold for $6 per. Cheaper than trying to clean an old one, and easier to use. Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 08:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 204
Posted By Mad Honk

Well brokenbezel, Send me an e-mail ...

Well brokenbezel, Send me an e-mail davehohnke@bluemarble.net or gimme a call 812-336-3283 Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 07:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 204
Posted By Mad Honk

Lemme look I may have one. Smiles, MH ...

Lemme look I may have one. Smiles, MH
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how it looks from the top...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 435
Views: 81,991
Posted By Mad Honk

Ok folks, I pulled out the roller cam brake...

Ok folks,
I pulled out the roller cam brake parts. They are incomplete because my co-op is staffed by younger folks who do not see the value in a correct part out. I am sending them to the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 06:12 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 81,991
Posted By Mad Honk

I went to my Co-op tonight to pick up a few small...

I went to my Co-op tonight to pick up a few small items, and here is what I left with. If anyone sees anything they want speak up because it is going to the scrapyard soon, Smiles, MH...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 490
Posted By Mad Honk

I was thinking that this rare Simplex prototype...

I was thinking that this rare Simplex prototype was the best ever. I think it was a possible cross made item that would be sold by Campy as part of a group. Smiles, MH...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 05:49 PM
Replies: 6,477
Views: 773,800
Posted By Mad Honk

Found a bunch more "junk from my trunk" to send...

Found a bunch more "junk from my trunk" to send to the Trash Panda Werks that will hopefully help finish the new mixte. It will go out with a BOC frame decal that should be proudly displayed on the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-27-24, 05:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,015
Posted By Mad Honk

So tonight I went to the co-op and I think I have...

So tonight I went to the co-op and I think I have "Old Tiger" covered. He just needs to contact me, and pay for shipping from middle Indiana. Smiles, MH...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 07:47 PM
Replies: 6,477
Views: 773,800
Posted By Mad Honk

BG, We are halfway there, I just need to find...

BG,
We are halfway there, I just need to find the right set of cable stops to send out. Smiles, MH...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 04:53 PM
Replies: 735
Views: 48,617
Posted By Mad Honk

Not going to re-type all of this, but please sign...

Not going to re-type all of this, but please sign up. Smiles, MH
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-24, 08:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 346
Posted By Mad Honk

Getting to the table late, but there is/was a...

Getting to the table late, but there is/was a booklet published about labor rates for bikes. Try searching for James E. Asbury & Richard J. Scales For a book named: Standard Bicycle Repair...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 07:27 PM
Replies: 6,477
Views: 773,800
Posted By Mad Honk

BG, Please don't! You could really make me feel...

BG,
Please don't! You could really make me feel bad If you do. I am trying to down size here around the shop. Mainly bc I am aging out, and have not only a bike shop's worth of tools and supplies, I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 08:13 PM
Replies: 6,477
Views: 773,800
Posted By Mad Honk

BG, I've got the cable guides here in...

BG, I've got the cable guides here in Bloomington, but I have coaching duties for the next three days. So I will be likely Wed. Before I can send them out. Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-24, 05:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,085
Posted By Mad Honk

So today was another day to a hardware store...

So today was another day to a hardware store where I found the chrome seat binder bolt, and picked up a new 4 X .7 tap and a couple of 4 X.7 bolts to do the finish work on the replacement lock nuts....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,200
Posted By Mad Honk

Maybe with enough force it might go back, but I...

Maybe with enough force it might go back, but I have been tossed off a re-aligned bike once and I don't want to give it another go. Smiles, MH
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