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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 04:16 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,860
Posted By Murray Missile

Nope. Already been down that road, I just made...

Nope. Already been down that road, I just made them worse. Fortunately the bike was already scrap so no harm done but I know a guy...... :thumb: If he can't straighten them he can probably graft the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 05:49 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,860
Posted By Murray Missile

I clearly have NO willpower whatsoever.......

So other than a Rossi badly in need of a lot of TLC what the heck did I buy? Mid 80's? I'll give it this, it's fairly light but I think the fork may be slightly bent....... :innocent: Frame is fine...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 04:44 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,860
Posted By Murray Missile

I fell off the wagon..... again. This Kuwahara...

I fell off the wagon..... again. This Kuwahara Cutlass is a parts donor, I picked it up a couple days ago. I mainly wanted the crankset. 4130 Chrome Moly with lots of rack mounts.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,860
Posted By Murray Missile

I think you can be given a pass on this one! Good...

I think you can be given a pass on this one! Good save. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-24, 05:22 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,860
Posted By Murray Missile

I haven't tried them yet but I'm hopeful the toe...

I haven't tried them yet but I'm hopeful the toe clips are big enough for me as the seller was my size.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-24, 12:44 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,860
Posted By Murray Missile

I didn't see it until Wednesday and it had...

I didn't see it until Wednesday and it had already been on for a couple days. I kicked it around for a few hours talking myself out of it but then, logic failed me and I decided the saddle and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,860
Posted By Murray Missile

First "fail" of 2024 and Momma's not impressed.

After acquiring the Falcon I said no more bikes this year but...... :o

I just got back home from a 200 mile morning cruise with this one owner 1979 Raleigh Super Grand Prix in 23.5" which in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,860
Posted By Murray Missile

An Ebay find not a dump save and hopefully my...

An Ebay find not a dump save and hopefully my only "catch" for 2024, I'm trying to cut back LOL. Near as I've been able to determine thanks to all the knowlegeable folks here it is a 1974 Falcon...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-23, 01:06 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,860
Posted By Murray Missile

Some of you may remember my halfhearted search...

Some of you may remember my halfhearted search for a red Worksop built '71 Grand Prix like the one I had in High School and my eventual abandonment because people wanted insane prices and let's face...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-23, 05:49 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,860
Posted By Murray Missile

Stopped at the LBS to pick up my Gitane Interclub...

Stopped at the LBS to pick up my Gitane Interclub frame. It looks great and as usual he didn't charge enough. I mentioned I had gone on a Zeus Criterium buying spree. He motioned for me to follow him...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-23, 11:41 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,860
Posted By Murray Missile

In this case it's just a new chair for the living...

In this case it's just a new chair for the living room. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-22, 08:44 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,860
Posted By Murray Missile

My wife didn't seem to see the humor in it,I...

My wife didn't seem to see the humor in it,I suspect I'm not done paying for this one. :lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-22, 05:20 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,860
Posted By Murray Missile

Catch of the year, I'm not buying another bike...

Catch of the year, I'm not buying another bike the rest of the year. 1972 Raleigh Competition. Definitely didn't steal it but I'm happy just the same.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-22, 10:57 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,860
Posted By Murray Missile

My latest dump rescue, 1978 Peugeot UO9. It had...

My latest dump rescue, 1978 Peugeot UO9. It had been on local Marketplace the past week at $40 and didn't look too bad in the lone non-drive side picture but not $40 "not too bad" since it was WAY...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-22, 07:51 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,860
Posted By Murray Missile

We have become a disposable society and one of...

We have become a disposable society and one of instant gratification. Use it up, throw it away and buy another nice new shiny one and sadly most consumer goods are manufactured to the same mentality....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-22, 03:42 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,860
Posted By Murray Missile

My first thought was Mavic when I saw them in the...

My first thought was Mavic when I saw them in the ad but I haven't found any Mavics that match. The center flat on the rim is narrower than my other RhynoLites although the inner rim looks very...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-22, 10:38 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,860
Posted By Murray Missile

I had a pretty good week for wheelsets. Picked...

I had a pretty good week for wheelsets. Picked these up a couple days ago for $40. Deore LX hubs with a 7-8-9 freehub, SST spokes, plated brass spoke nipples and double wall eyeleted rims. Don't know...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-22, 04:30 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,860
Posted By Murray Missile

Once again not C & V but I had to share, 2006...

Once again not C & V but I had to share, 2006 TREK FX 7.5. Deore LX 3 X 9 drivetrain. This one fell in my lap, a truck pulled up and a guy got out and introduced himself, turns out I knew him years...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-22, 02:34 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,860
Posted By Murray Missile

Also has it's own thread but I couldn't help...

Also has it's own thread but I couldn't help myself.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-22, 09:43 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,860
Posted By Murray Missile

Been in QA since 1979, when I first got into...

Been in QA since 1979, when I first got into inspection most of our equipment was Vernier and only a few newer pieces were even dial. I learned to do layout by "blue and scribe it". When that company...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-22, 03:39 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,860
Posted By Murray Missile

Given the current state of my bike "herd" I...

Given the current state of my bike "herd" I shouldn't even be asking but, what are your plans for this one?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-22, 07:30 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,860
Posted By Murray Missile

Definitely a promo, they pop all the time around...

Definitely a promo, they pop all the time around here in pretty nice shape. Usually with INSANE prices because they're "rare collector's items" LOL but occasionally they're reasonable. Gotta be heavy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-22, 10:50 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,860
Posted By Murray Missile

1976 Super Course Mk II. It's a mess as you can...

1976 Super Course Mk II. It's a mess as you can see. The wheels are mismatched and one is pretty thin on the brake tracks, most of the aluminum is oxidized and THAT saddle! But the frame and fork are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-22, 10:24 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,860
Posted By Murray Missile

OK, it's not vintage and I didn't save IT from...

OK, it's not vintage and I didn't save IT from the dump but it may have saved my old rusty truck from the dump. A guy stopped a couple weeks ago and wanted to know if my old truck was for sale. I had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-22, 04:35 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,860
Posted By Murray Missile

They'd have too much in them in time alone to...

They'd have too much in them in time alone to make it profitable. Most people buying at an LBS aren't the rabid..... uh, AVID.... Yeah, that's it, avid, aficionados of old bikes we are and the ones...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-22, 07:23 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,860
Posted By Murray Missile

This had been in the back of somebodies lawn shed...

This had been in the back of somebodies lawn shed for years. It's getting an overhaul and some upgrades. Not quite C&V, it's a 1997 but it's a blast to ride. Originally a 6 speed but someone put a 7...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-22, 05:48 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,860
Posted By Murray Missile

I was doing SOOO good, then this popped up on...

I was doing SOOO good, then this popped up on Marketplace. 1985 FOCUS RS-500, these are the seller's pics, I'm having it shipped. If I hadn't already had an '85 SG-300 I probably would have passed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-21, 06:02 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,860
Posted By Murray Missile

I have a good reason this time!

UPDATE: Got it home, the picture didn't do it justice, I don't thing it was ever ridden. A few minor paint scrapes, nothing bigger than 3/16" diameter, paint still shines even through the layers of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-21, 04:49 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,860
Posted By Murray Missile

Pretty common combo during the bike boom. Sadly I...

Pretty common combo during the bike boom. Sadly I would have snagged it too for 5 bucks LOL.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-21, 07:28 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,860
Posted By Murray Missile

There weren't as of about a year ago, I haven't...

There weren't as of about a year ago, I haven't looked recently.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-21, 03:18 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,860
Posted By Murray Missile

:foo: I've heard that somewhere before...... I...

:foo: I've heard that somewhere before...... I can't quite put a finger on where though.....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-21, 05:30 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,860
Posted By Murray Missile

Yes, it is a 23" and "old age" was in the back of...

Yes, it is a 23" and "old age" was in the back of my mind, I'm already no Spring chicken and I figured this one may be what keeps me on 2 wheels someday but only after some serious TLC. He originally...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-21, 03:54 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,860
Posted By Murray Missile

Not again!

Yep, I broke probation and drug these 2 home this morning. Paint and decals are "pretty good". They were owned since new by a now elderly couple and their son was selling them. Copper bike had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-21, 03:53 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,860
Posted By Murray Missile

A set of Mitutoyo 6" dial calipers in good shape...

A set of Mitutoyo 6" dial calipers in good shape is worth that and more all day long. Yeah, you did good.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-21, 04:30 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,860
Posted By Murray Missile

I really wanted a red '71 nut never came across...

I really wanted a red '71 nut never came across so this one will "have to do". ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-21, 01:35 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,860
Posted By Murray Missile

Stick a fork in me, I'm done.......

.....buying bikes. No, really... :rolleyes:

I picked up this 1973 Raleigh Competition this morning, pics are from the ad. I'd been watching it for quite awhile and watched the price coming down...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-21, 12:35 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,860
Posted By Murray Missile

Well done sir, well done! :thumb: This has to be...

Well done sir, well done! :thumb: This has to be one of the best actual "saves" in a long time. That is going to clean up very nicely and it still has the original Nishiki branded saddle to boot....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-21, 03:54 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,860
Posted By Murray Missile

"Generator", we make onboard Oxygen generator...

"Generator", we make onboard Oxygen generator sets for aircraft where I work, we abbreviate it as "gen set".
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-21, 03:15 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,860
Posted By Murray Missile

Got it home and looked it over some more,...

Got it home and looked it over some more, handlebars are bent, both sides are pulled forward forming a shallow "U". The fork is pretty close to being in line with the head tube but it clearly was not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-21, 06:04 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,860
Posted By Murray Missile

I'm on a roll! Picking up a Volkscycle Mark XV...

I'm on a roll! Picking up a Volkscycle Mark XV tomorrow with full Arabesque. I don't know must be the camera angle but the fork looks a little bent.......... :rolleyes: Hard to tell with that mangled...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-21, 05:31 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,860
Posted By Murray Missile

:thumb: And wheels, saddles, etc.

:thumb: And wheels, saddles, etc.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-21, 05:28 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,860
Posted By Murray Missile

Thanks for the heads up! :thumb:

Thanks for the heads up! :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-21, 05:27 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,860
Posted By Murray Missile

I also have a PXN10 and a PRN10 frameset and the...

I also have a PXN10 and a PRN10 frameset and the forks don't trail like this.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-21, 05:20 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,860
Posted By Murray Missile

Bent right where the steerer tube meets the...

Bent right where the steerer tube meets the crown. I'm going to find some bar stock to just fit inside the steerer for support and give it a little "nudge" then inspect for signs of cracking or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-21, 07:48 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,860
Posted By Murray Missile

No play or binding in the headset. I put a...

No play or binding in the headset. I put a straight edge down the headtube and the fork blades do trail but not as badly as it appears in the picture.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-21, 09:11 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,860
Posted By Murray Missile

Just got home with this...... and no, it's not an...

Just got home with this...... and no, it's not an optical illusion. The fork blades do trail the centerline of the headtube slightly. Bent or made that way? I'll make a separate thread with more pics...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-21, 07:09 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,860
Posted By Murray Missile

Picked up yesterday after work for $20, I spotted...

Picked up yesterday after work for $20, I spotted it on FB Marketplace and saw the barcons. It was only about a mile from work so I sent them a message I'd take it. I couldn't tell much on my phone...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-20, 08:20 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,860
Posted By Murray Missile

Possibly, but I've never suffered from head tube...

Possibly, but I've never suffered from head tube envy. :roflmao2:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-20, 03:15 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,860
Posted By Murray Missile

Friday night a 1981 Peugeot PXN10...... ...

Friday night a 1981 Peugeot PXN10......

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This afternoon this mid-70's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-20, 07:43 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,860
Posted By Murray Missile

Yeah I spotted that as I was unloading the car....

Yeah I spotted that as I was unloading the car. :D I've been pretty busy and haven't done more than a cursory check on what all is there but there is some good stuff for sure. The Shimano SIS triple...
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