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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 04:38 PM
Replies: 8,811
Views: 1,131,822
Posted By Mad Honk

A nice day from postal worker Paul in the MH's...

A nice day from postal worker Paul in the MH's mailbox. Some rather cool Campy goodness from the PNW, and a box of small parts. Smiles, MH...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 07:32 PM
Replies: 451
Views: 85,147
Posted By Mad Honk

Like a dumbass I went to my Co-op tonight looking...

Like a dumbass I went to my Co-op tonight looking for step down ferrules for Mr. Spadoni, and a couple of brake caliper nuts. I wound up working for two hours for a young fella who seems to be a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 03:34 PM
Replies: 8,811
Views: 1,131,822
Posted By Mad Honk

I spent some time on flea bay the other day and...

I spent some time on flea bay the other day and found this item. I wasn't looking for it but I found it interesting and so I bought it because it was pretty cheap.. Arrived today and it really has a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 737
Views: 50,430
Posted By Mad Honk

Pompiere, Your request has been honored...

Pompiere,
Your request has been honored and you are now added to the list of players. Smiles, CrapMaster Honk
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-24, 08:01 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,188
Posted By Mad Honk

AdventureManCO Nice to see you all in on...

AdventureManCO
Nice to see you all in on this endeavor! I'm going to try to do the frame-up with existing stash to get points for Mucho Cheapo utilizing the Trek 950. As of now I have probably...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-24, 07:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 397
Posted By Mad Honk

I would look in a local co-op for some of the...

I would look in a local co-op for some of the stainless housing. We ordered it in 50 foot rolls back in the1980's and it was always available. Now days it seems hard to find, but there are bikes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 6,521
Views: 798,269
Posted By Mad Honk

Skip, Yeah, Co-Op has a few gems but you...

Skip,
Yeah, Co-Op has a few gems but you really gotta look for them, and know what you are looking for and at. The three bars were all taking up space in my carport and will look better if...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 07:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 384
Posted By Mad Honk

It will take days and will likely ruin the paint...

It will take days and will likely ruin the paint on the frame unless you use a very dilute mixture and then it will take even longer, Good luck with the project. Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 04:49 PM
Replies: 6,521
Views: 798,269
Posted By Mad Honk

Van, and smontanaro...

Van, and smontanaro https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/dsc03262_a04d9cdc8c69608d3d48258527b2eee4a6498678.jpg
I found these today and maybe they are what Skip is looking...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 373
Posted By Mad Honk

I guess there may be some inflation pricing. I...

I guess there may be some inflation pricing. I have paid shipping in the past, but I find they have quite a selection of DT spokes that I buy by the box of 100 which brings spoke prices to about...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 373
Posted By Mad Honk

365 cycles is a pretty good place to look. ...

365 cycles is a pretty good place to look. Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 06:46 PM
Replies: 6,521
Views: 798,269
Posted By Mad Honk

smontanaro Well Skip, I don't pay much...

smontanaro
Well Skip,
I don't pay much attention to bar models and such; more about size for shoulder fit. So I found this set, but they are not likely what you want either. Smiles, MH

Different...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 07:17 PM
Replies: 1,752
Views: 349,932
Posted By Mad Honk

stoneageyosh , Here is what is in the box that...

stoneageyosh ,
Here is what is in the box that Carol Merrill is pointing to:
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/dsc03249_ebdce3f7c97ee2f88cea719728eb230915314f3d.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 6,521
Views: 798,269
Posted By Mad Honk

gaucho777 , The grub bolt is not likely to...

gaucho777 ,
The grub bolt is not likely to be found unless someone has one in a damaged RD. Here in the shop I wind up fabricating one from SS 1/4" stock and hand milling to size and then...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 15,475
Views: 4,121,525
Posted By Mad Honk

It certainly looks like the Medai models we sold...

It certainly looks like the Medai models we sold at BGI from West Coast Cycles back in the 1980's. Still one of the best pumps for the money, as it was not Silca priced but worked about the same. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 03:08 PM
Replies: 8,811
Views: 1,131,822
Posted By Mad Honk

Today was some new deraillng bling to spruce up a...

Today was some new deraillng bling to spruce up a few NR units here in the shop. Smiles, MH...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-22-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,518
Posted By Mad Honk

Today while looking for the addy for St. Louis...

Today while looking for the addy for St. Louis bike works I noticed they have quite a few smaller frames on the site and for around $50 each. It might be another source for the height challenged...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 230
Posted By Mad Honk

St. Louis has a great co-op that could benefit...

St. Louis has a great co-op that could benefit from those bikes being donated. Smiles, MH

Edit to give information.
St Louis Bicycle Works
2414 Menard St.
St. Louis, MO 63104
PH: 314-664- 0828...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 07:28 PM
Replies: 321
Views: 17,086
Posted By Mad Honk

The 520 is a nice frame, why not put it into the...

The 520 is a nice frame, why not put it into the Doesn't Fit thread and see what is out here in the forum? Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 07:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,017
Posted By Mad Honk

If it is anodizing you are after I'm not gonna be...

If it is anodizing you are after I'm not gonna be of much help. The item posted sure looked a lot like PC which is what PKI specializes in. May be I should send in a pair of Campy vintage shifters...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 08:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,017
Posted By Mad Honk

BG, I'm sure a trip to see Dawn at Pro Kote...

BG,
I'm sure a trip to see Dawn at Pro Kote Indy could make that happen. But you would have to choose from over a few hundred colors and finishes. Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 06:03 PM
Replies: 8,811
Views: 1,131,822
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: 106
Views: 3,049
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: 321
Views: 17,086
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: 1,138
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: 15,475
Views: 4,121,525
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: 1,138
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: 1,138
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: 64
Views: 3,037
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: 6,521
Views: 798,269
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: 8,811
Views: 1,131,822
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:
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/dsc03226_805c8857c7d87bd4a1ae16d7877280e912b1c922.jpg
replacements for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 05:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,138
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: 1,138
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: 540
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: 109,444
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: 540
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: 22,351
Views: 4,687,313
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: 1,138
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: 1,138
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: 355
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: 1,138
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: 1,138
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
04-07-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,138
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: 7,890
Views: 954,154
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: 667
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: 1,245
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: 451
Views: 85,147
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: 14
Views: 598
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: 1,752
Views: 349,932
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: 8,811
Views: 1,131,822
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...
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