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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-22, 10:16 AM
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Posted By bazil4696

Welcome to the forum from just down the road in...

Welcome to the forum from just down the road in Beamsville
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-22, 09:59 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By bazil4696

Another favourite Canadian version of "The Cat...

Another favourite Canadian version of "The Cat Came Back"
https://youtu.be/by-7JyHQlek
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-22, 07:54 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By bazil4696

yup. There's a shortage! Thanks for the link....

yup. There's a shortage!
Thanks for the link. At least I know I won't be forced to ride one of our other tandems just cause I get a flat.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-22, 06:22 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By bazil4696

Gster, where did you get tires for your EA1 rims?...

Gster, where did you get tires for your EA1 rims?
I've got a 1952 Claud Butler tandem with 26 x 1 1/4 EA1 Dunlop rims, and I'm nervous about spare tires.
I'd also consider grabbing another 40 hole...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-21, 04:25 PM
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Posted By bazil4696

3 speed 1952 Claud Butler tandem dolled up for Christmas

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20211112_214759_2c9746479b3db44aa486aaceb33ca91c23d0ec22.jpg
From inside looking out...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-21, 08:52 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By bazil4696

I'm sorry to hear of such a tragic loss!

I'm sorry to hear of such a tragic loss!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-21, 07:27 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By bazil4696

The Gordie Howe Hatrick was a goal, an asist, and...

The Gordie Howe Hatrick was a goal, an asist, and a fight...lol
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-21, 09:59 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By bazil4696

Cool bike. 32/40 spokes and Gordies long career...

Cool bike. 32/40 spokes and Gordies long career makes it date anywhere from mid 50's to early 70's.
Nice paint, but missing chainguard. I'll pass at $750.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-21, 04:06 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By bazil4696

Yeeh, I'm a machinist/welder working in the...

Yeeh, I'm a machinist/welder working in the agriculture end of food processing... we mostly build apple processing equipment. But I had my own small shop for almost 20 years, where I did some krazy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-21, 06:31 PM
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Posted By bazil4696

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20160920_145237_49051e8c8fdc7ddfe6058440aaa283fecd8143f4.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-21, 07:29 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By bazil4696

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20160928_143806_1d08b5d51bf8e35fa271f6ad6ff1938ef0cc2d1e.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-21, 10:04 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,117
Posted By bazil4696

All the hardware is brass and plated brass on...

All the hardware is brass and plated brass on this girl, except the small threaded hex sleeves, which I'm making from brass. I'll not bother to plate anything, but might "age it" if it looks too...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-21, 05:21 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By bazil4696

Resilion Brakes Project On My '52 Claud Butler Tandem

I've been working on the Resilion brakes on my recently acquired '52 Claud Butler Ladyback tandem. I began by removing the rear brakes and soaking them in Evaporust which worked nicely. Then, after...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-21, 08:20 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By bazil4696

the lumber doubles the value of the bike!

the lumber doubles the value of the bike!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-21, 04:54 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By bazil4696

Thank-you Johno59!

Wow. An instant apprenceship of cable wizardry! Thanks for such an in depth procedure step by step, making my quest for cables easy by following your experience.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-21, 03:11 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,117
Posted By bazil4696

You're in Nova Scotia! The company I work for...

You're in Nova Scotia! The company I work for just shipped apple processing equipment there, but we're not allowed to install it... non essential workers. What's non essential about food that ripens?...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-21, 02:42 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,117
Posted By bazil4696

I have everything that originally came on the...

I have everything that originally came on the bike, but I'd have to cut the assembly apart to harvest the internals. I'm a machinist and have the capability and am happily willing to reproduce all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-21, 12:48 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,117
Posted By bazil4696

We're too old to be looking for trouble even on a...

We're too old to be looking for trouble even on a downhill, so the Resilions will do. I stripped the back ones off today, which was NOT like unbolting any brakes I've ever worked on. A quick dunk in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-21, 07:17 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,117
Posted By bazil4696

1952 Claud Butler Tandem

I have been an enthusiastic fan of vintage 3 speeds for a long time and have had many versions pass through my hands. Mostly Raleighs and their offspring, such as Eaton's Gliders, but I always...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-18, 11:10 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,117
Posted By bazil4696

I'm astounded there is no retro styled refit kit...

I'm astounded there is no retro styled refit kit to buy for these old dynohub powered lights. I read an article a few years ago how to use bridge rectifiers, capacitors, and a copper heatsink to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-18, 10:16 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By bazil4696

I favour the 48/20T on my 71 Superbe and have...

I favour the 48/20T on my 71 Superbe and have tried the 22T which I agree gives up too much unless there are REALLY nasty hills all day, and I'm not that rider. I recently found a 21T sprocket and Im...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-18, 10:40 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,117
Posted By bazil4696

nice catch

nice catch
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-18, 11:27 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,117
Posted By bazil4696

Who is going to the Winter Indoor Canadian...

Who is going to the Winter Indoor Canadian Vintage Bike Show in Brantford Ontario, Saturday March 24th? I'll be attending in the morning for a few hrs, but no table for me this year, as I'll be in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-17, 11:40 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,117
Posted By bazil4696

I agree with you, Gster. My Gazelle with drum...

I agree with you, Gster.
My Gazelle with drum brakes is DANGEROUS when coming down a steep hill and having to stop at the bottom. Full on as hard as I can pull just slows it down, and I've had both...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-17, 01:10 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,117
Posted By bazil4696

I'll have to try this "Golden Glow Express" you...

I'll have to try this "Golden Glow Express" you speak of, as I'm currently seeing a young lady living near Peacock Point.

Having matching golden Supercycles should confuse the neighbours when I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-17, 08:21 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By bazil4696

Raleigh/Supercycle crank

With all the discussion about our beloved gold bikes, (I have 2 small framed mens Supercycles) it reminded me of the one Raleigh built Supercycle (sold by Canadian Tire stores in Canada) I have with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-17, 08:23 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,117
Posted By bazil4696

You steampunkers need these cable pulleys I make

You steampunkers need these cable pulleys I make
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-17, 10:56 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,117
Posted By bazil4696

A quick and dirty trick I have used in servicing...

A quick and dirty trick I have used in servicing junk dept store bikes that need bottom bracket lubrication is to just remove the seat and pour a couple ounces of motor oil down the seatpost. You can...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-17, 08:20 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,117
Posted By bazil4696

path racer envy

I threw this one together last year, but just didnt like it so much that i had to keep it, so i convertered it back to full fenders and steel rims again so i could sell it. Kept the bluemel tour de...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-17, 08:47 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,117
Posted By bazil4696

The Park Tools cable cutters (CN-10) have a...

The Park Tools cable cutters (CN-10) have a ferrule crimping slot built into them that might be the tool most guys already have in their kit.

Cold forged, heat treated steel handles for strength...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-17, 08:21 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,117
Posted By bazil4696

[QUOTE=gster;19855926]Speaking of Raleigh built...

[QUOTE=gster;19855926]Speaking of Raleigh built Supercycles..
Here's a Supercycle frame on Kijiji, Toronto with a price of $80.00...
I'd pay $20.00 if it had a complete bottom bracket w/ cranks....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-17, 05:45 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By bazil4696

The chrome fenders came on Eaton's Gliders too,...

The chrome fenders came on Eaton's Gliders too, (and the fancy Superbe only block pedals) however the heavy guage wire fender supports are not anywhere near as sturdy as the stamped ones on painted...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-17, 06:59 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By bazil4696

Supercycle!

I picked up a couple of Raleigh built Supercycles last year, These were sold through Canadian Tire stores in Canada, but were made in Nottingham by Raleigh.
Both came with steel pedals, and chrome...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-17, 06:19 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By bazil4696

[QUOTE=gster;19851996]Despite saying (to myself)...

[QUOTE=gster;19851996]Despite saying (to myself) NO MORE BIKES!!!
I'm going to pick this Superbe up today.
It was offered to me for a very reasonable $50.00 (CDN) and I couldn't resist.....
Looks...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-17, 06:37 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By bazil4696

Lol. Good one.

Lol.
Good one.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-17, 01:33 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,117
Posted By bazil4696

Hi gster! Great to see you at the show. glad...

Hi gster!
Great to see you at the show.
glad you could finally get into the guts of the AW hub. THE MOST IMPORTANT adjustment is the play in the axle jam nut..1/4 to 5/8 turn after seating it....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-17, 12:00 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,117
Posted By bazil4696

WOW that's a time capsule I've never seen one...

WOW that's a time capsule
I've never seen one before
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-17, 09:18 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,117
Posted By bazil4696

Will you be attending the brantford show next...

Will you be attending the brantford show next month?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-17, 11:47 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,117
Posted By bazil4696

ill be trying to flip these girls at the Canadian...

ill be trying to flip these girls at the Canadian vintage bicycle show in Brantford Feb 19 2017
100 market st south, brantford
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-17, 11:24 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,117
Posted By bazil4696

I snagged a couple Raleighs last week, locally...

I snagged a couple Raleighs last week, locally off Kijiji. Both branded "supercycle" sold by a chain of retailers called Canadian Tire here in Canada. both are small 19" frames, but both wearing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-17, 02:10 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,117
Posted By bazil4696

In a strong headwind, there is nothing more...

In a strong headwind, there is nothing more comforting than the wise decision to install that 22 tooth sprocket. I've been out on level roads and still found myself having to "tack" like a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-17, 02:16 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By bazil4696

Those tubes are torn out of the lug, probably...

Those tubes are torn out of the lug, probably from poor brazing prep, not catostrophic failure from rust. Although there is rust, it doesn't appear to have caused that much character.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-17, 12:20 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,117
Posted By bazil4696

there's tons of time.

there's tons of time.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-17, 09:24 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,117
Posted By bazil4696

Bring a pair of hex nuts to the Brantford bike...

Bring a pair of hex nuts to the Brantford bike show next month and I'll be happy to machine the shoulders if you can tell me the diameter and depth of the shoulder. Perhaps someone on here can...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-16, 09:22 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,117
Posted By bazil4696

[QUOTE=2cam16;19233526]I'll play. :) Just got...

[QUOTE=2cam16;19233526]I'll play. :) Just got this today for $10 on CL. If anyone can help me figure out the year of this bike, I'd greatly appreciate it! Even if just a ballpark of year...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-16, 09:19 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By bazil4696

[QUOTE=DQRider;19224018]Man, I wonder how many...

[QUOTE=DQRider;19224018]Man, I wonder how many fathers go through this. :foo:

A winter's worth of love went into this `67 Dunelt. But when Spring came along, and I presented this to my then 16...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-21-16, 02:26 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By bazil4696

I use a piece of scotchbrite pad for scrubbing...

I use a piece of scotchbrite pad for scrubbing the age off old original spokes, just DO NOT use a scotchbrite on chrome. Extra fine steel wool and chrome polish for the rims.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-21-16, 02:22 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,117
Posted By bazil4696

Your bike looks a lot like my '73 Superbe, but...

Your bike looks a lot like my '73 Superbe, but you need rack extenders like I made for mine
The pic by itself was with aluminum rims and stainless spokes. The pic with both my Superbes is with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-16, 01:09 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By bazil4696

Sorry for your loss, Gster. That is a nice bike,...

Sorry for your loss, Gster. That is a nice bike, but you know the odds in the city. It'll probably disappear into the woodwork. It's not valuable to anybody but us old gearheads. Not that it isnt...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-16, 02:53 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,117
Posted By bazil4696

well.. I switchd the rims on my '73 to the...

well.. I switchd the rims on my '73 to the original endricks with kenda rubber. I must say, I am happier with them than i was when I hung 'em on the flipper bike...not sure why though... maybe the...
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