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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-20, 07:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 944
Posted By Danny S

Thanks all! Have decals on the way. :thumb:

Thanks all! Have decals on the way. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-20, 12:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 944
Posted By Danny S

YESSS! Zactly what I was looking for! :thumb:

YESSS! Zactly what I was looking for! :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-20, 10:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 944
Posted By Danny S

Believe she told me it was a 21' 1955 Chris Craft...

Believe she told me it was a 21' 1955 Chris Craft Cobra. They had it shipped from the lake Tahoe region. Concours restoration, but now the husband is too infirm to climb in.

It's never been wet...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-20, 09:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 944
Posted By Danny S

Need Schwinn decals

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Was fortunate enough to snag a pair of Sports Tourers from original owners....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-20, 09:05 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,831
Posted By Danny S

Sounds like a plan. :thumb:

Sounds like a plan. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-20, 08:09 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,831
Posted By Danny S

Thx Jefff. I'm aware powder can obscure details....

Thx Jefff. I'm aware powder can obscure details. Hoping to find an appropriate color that will work with a single layer. Many powder coating colors require base color, metallic or pearl coat then a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-20, 02:31 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,831
Posted By Danny S

Before; ...

Before;

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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-20, 02:19 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,831
Posted By Danny S

Whether paint or powder, frame rust needs to be...

Whether paint or powder, frame rust needs to be addressed. Leaning toward refinishing now while already disassembled for nut & bolt resto.

Gran Sport components aren't finished up to Campy's usual...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-20, 08:16 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,831
Posted By Danny S

Good idea, I've mixed Testors colors in past to...

Good idea, I've mixed Testors colors in past to match paint with varying degrees of success. Can't hurt to give it a shot.



Ya THINK?!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-20, 07:26 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,831
Posted By Danny S

Started out the day positive I was changing...

Started out the day positive I was changing color... Presented with enough sound reasoning here today, I did a complete 180.. let's just clean & polish, done deal.

Then, taking another photo of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-20, 07:18 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,831
Posted By Danny S

Headbadge# 1662.

Headbadge# 1662.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-20, 06:03 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,831
Posted By Danny S

Yup, but if you look at vintage Paramounts, that...

Yup, but if you look at vintage Paramounts, that "off the lug" pinstriping is how they did it back in the day.

It's TOUGH to do!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-20, 05:55 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,831
Posted By Danny S

Ser# 14324 That's quite a spread given this...

Ser# 14324

That's quite a spread given this is a 1yr only color.

But.. there's no longer a question of keeping the original finish. Looking for the ser# I discovered the bottom bracket shell is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-20, 04:52 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,831
Posted By Danny S

Recently heard about a local who's doing old...

Recently heard about a local who's doing old school hand pinstriping. This is some of his work.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-20, 04:28 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,831
Posted By Danny S

Funny thing. The Platinum Grey '83 Superior came...

Funny thing. The Platinum Grey '83 Superior came w/ a red headbadge.

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Bike is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-20, 01:54 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,831
Posted By Danny S

This pic tells the whole story. On the one...

This pic tells the whole story.

On the one hand, bike is SO original, it still has an inspection sticker on the frame. Came outta the box that way, whoever set the bike up was in a hurry, didn't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-20, 12:41 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,831
Posted By Danny S

Man.. I hate well reasoned replies.. (especially...

Man.. I hate well reasoned replies.. (especially when they deter me from doing what I want!)

Original paint is going to come up great (except for the couple of vent holes w/ a little rust creeping...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-20, 10:37 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,831
Posted By Danny S

All 1000% true. ..and if paint was good I...

All 1000% true. ..and if paint was good I wouldn't DREAM of altering it.

On the up side, this bike was totally complete and original. Down side, it's been stored in an outside shed since new, so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-20, 10:28 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,831
Posted By Danny S

​​​​​​Like this idea. Vintage feeling,...

​​​​​​Like this idea. Vintage feeling, distinctive but still retaining some originality;

Rubbing out & touching up original paint is exactly what I had in mind when I found this one.. But when I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-20, 09:18 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,831
Posted By Danny S

Asking for permission...

Good news: I was fortunate enough to snag an '83 Schwinn Superior on Craigslist last year. Getting serious about overhauling it. Nice bike, low end Campy group, gorgeous Nervex lugs.

Not so good...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-19, 09:13 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,732
Posted By Danny S

Rube Goldberg LIVES ! :foo:

Rube Goldberg LIVES !

:foo:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-19, 05:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,267
Posted By Danny S

Thank ya sir! They're already on the way.

Thank ya sir!

They're already on the way.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-19, 08:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,267
Posted By Danny S

Thanks, good to know.

Thanks, good to know.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-19, 04:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,267
Posted By Danny S

Has anyone tried these Repro Campy Brake Hoods?

Looks like pretty sloppy casting flash, but only in the $20 range. On ebay and elsewhere, from Serbia.

Anybody tried em out?
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-19, 09:04 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,796
Posted By Danny S

The Miyata looks spot on, as is. The Ironman...

The Miyata looks spot on, as is.

The Ironman is crying out for a vintage Wht Selle Italia Flite w/ Wht bar tape. One of my favorite looks from back in the day.

(And this from a guy who is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-19, 11:57 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,361
Posted By Danny S

Whoa... I REALLY didn't need to see this. ...

Whoa... I REALLY didn't need to see this.

Now another relatively useless skill to learn. Searched harlequin bar wrap.. plenty of "how to" posts.. haven't found one like this though, 3 colors in a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-19, 10:55 AM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 674,310
Posted By Danny S

1988 Trek 1200... ...

1988 Trek 1200...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-19, 10:40 AM
Replies: 1,410
Views: 465,293
Posted By Danny S

CAAD 4 Team Saeco Replica. Almost vintage.....

CAAD 4 Team Saeco Replica. Almost vintage.. Almost a ride-able bike..

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-19, 10:22 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,773
Posted By Danny S

Refinished and anodized this crankset most...

Refinished and anodized this crankset most recently. Not perfect, but pretty nice.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-19, 07:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,773
Posted By Danny S

Schwinn tech back when "Schwinn School" meant...

Schwinn tech back when "Schwinn School" meant learning how to dis & reassemble a Sturmey Archer 3-Spd coaster brake hub.. then a Machinist Mate on nuc subs.. little experience w/ powder coating...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-19, 06:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,773
Posted By Danny S

Seatpost is the only part I've cleaned up so far....

Seatpost is the only part I've cleaned up so far. Should have snapped a before pic. Alum against steel over enough time leaves a nasty ring of galvanic corrosion.. yech.

Hoping most bits &...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-19, 06:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,773
Posted By Danny S

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-19, 05:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,700
Posted By Danny S

+1 Well said!

+1

Well said!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-19, 05:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,598
Posted By Danny S

Instant Karma! Helping out the BIL, AND a nice...

Instant Karma! Helping out the BIL, AND a nice score for cheap!

Well Done!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-19, 09:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,598
Posted By Danny S

'Fraid I just had the old "Steel is Real" mantra...

'Fraid I just had the old "Steel is Real" mantra beat into me. Not a tensile strength issue, I'm concerned about fatigue resistance and Steel has it all over Al in that regard. Back in the day,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-19, 07:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,598
Posted By Danny S

Comparable bikes, comparable components,...

Comparable bikes, comparable components, Initially I'd be looking at condition and price to decide.

All equally clean (or rough) I'm looking at the Cannondale 1st. Big fan of the US made Al...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-19, 08:40 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,773
Posted By Danny S

Orange would certainly be the "closest to...

Orange would certainly be the "closest to original" way to go.. would perk up the filed lugs also. KY boy living in TN for years now.. I am just SO sick of orange. Dumb, but there it is.

Black...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-19, 12:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,773
Posted By Danny S

Whoa. Have I found the right bike forum or...

Whoa. Have I found the right bike forum or what!? I was all geared up to have "The WRATH of SCHWINN" dumped all over me. Wouldn't begin to argue with the purists, lean that way m'self when...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-19, 05:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,773
Posted By Danny S

Permission to commit heresy?

Craigslist find. Recently snagged an old Schwinn from the original owner's grandson. 1983 Superior.

Good news: 1000% original down to it's crustly old tires. Gran Sport group, headset to pedals....
Forum: Introductions
08-14-19, 04:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,528
Posted By Danny S

Thorny bucks.. So Thorny bucks were the...

Thorny bucks..

So Thorny bucks were the Monopoly money type coupons handed out with toy purchases at Thornbury's toy store. S&H Green Stamps for kids to save up to offset the price of their dream...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-19, 04:35 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 19,621
Posted By Danny S

Didn't find Deltas any tougher to set up than...

Didn't find Deltas any tougher to set up than other centerpulls ('long as you have a 3rd hand). Wasn't happy to shell out for the Delta specific 3.5mm allen wrench, but I was fortunate enough to pick...
Forum: Introductions
07-29-19, 11:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,528
Posted By Danny S

Thornybucks....

One of my 1st high school jobs was screwing together Schwinns at Thornbury's Schwinn Cyclery in Louisville. Still shake my head when I recall how we'd argue Schwinn's (electroforged boat anchor...
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