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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-24-23, 11:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 386
Posted By capnjonny

It is amazing what a good cleaning will do if the...

It is amazing what a good cleaning will do if the bike has good bones to start with . Add some polishing of the brightwork, new tires and grips and it looks like a new bike.

I do this stuff all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-23, 11:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 163
Posted By capnjonny

No serial numbers on the bottom bracket shell (I...

No serial numbers on the bottom bracket shell (I scraped off the paint to check )
single speed coaster brake
No button on tank. no internals for light or bell.
Coaster brake Mattatuck USA ...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
11-04-23, 11:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,443
Posted By capnjonny

My first advice is to find a friendly bike co op...

My first advice is to find a friendly bike co op in your area and start volunteering with them. There you will probably find boxes and boxes of used wheels, shifters and any other thing you might...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-31-23, 07:54 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,408
Posted By capnjonny

Maybe not a screw up / you decide. Took an old...

Maybe not a screw up / you decide.
Took an old mountain bike out of the pile at the Bike Exchange and started to go through it. Cleaned, greased, and assembled everything. Just as I was about to say...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-23, 08:39 AM
Replies: 1,156
Views: 362,774
Posted By capnjonny

Diamond back accent / cruiser

Found this Diamond Back Accent at the bike exchange tagged for donation and just had to put my hands on it. Swapped out the bars and stem, added white cables, Shimano index thumbies, and put some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-23, 07:48 AM
Replies: 7,046
Views: 805,348
Posted By capnjonny

1990 Specialized Sirrus

To me this was a "newer " bike but it is 33 years old and my guess was that it would be better as a flat bar city bomber than a drop bar downtube shifting "racer". I did a few mods, including...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-23, 12:52 PM
Replies: 27,587
Views: 4,286,064
Posted By capnjonny

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Nothing fancy here folks, just another Raliegh Sport. mostly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-23, 12:36 PM
Replies: 7,046
Views: 805,348
Posted By capnjonny

While browsing the bike smorgasboard at the Bike...

While browsing the bike smorgasboard at the Bike Exchange last week I came upon a couple of Diamond back Accents, one yellow and this one a beutiful blue/green. I was told that neither was "good"...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-23, 04:56 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 43,343
Posted By capnjonny

I will just add here that the Bikex.org bike swap...

I will just add here that the Bikex.org bike swap was a huge success in September. We are blessed with a huge parking lot and a great location just off highway 101 in Palo Alto. We will definately be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-23, 08:16 AM
Replies: 7,046
Views: 805,348
Posted By capnjonny

Here are the latest builds I've done for the Bike...

Here are the latest builds I've done for the Bike Exchange .
The first is an 70's Bertoni Corsa Mondiale . Some have downgraded it because it was a contract build but I have to say the frame has all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-23, 12:10 AM
Replies: 7,046
Views: 805,348
Posted By capnjonny

Just finishing up a Miyata 914 that I found in...

Just finishing up a Miyata 914 that I found in the attic at the Bike Exchange as a frame/ fork. Dug up a 105 groupset from our various boxes of parts and a Modolo bar and stem. Just finished routing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-23, 03:16 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 42,319
Posted By capnjonny

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-23, 05:49 AM
Replies: 8,829
Views: 2,980,962
Posted By capnjonny

Just cleaned up this KHS Montana Sport for the...

Just cleaned up this KHS Montana Sport for the Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange to sell. Sort of an Early Stump Jumper Clone. At 36 lbs its a real brute, Notice the gussets between the head and down...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-23, 05:19 PM
Replies: 703
Views: 313,623
Posted By capnjonny

Here's a Miyata Street Runner I just cleaned up...

Here's a Miyata Street Runner I just cleaned up and mildly customized
Upgraded derailleurs, Porteur bars and Corncob grips
New 6 speed Hyperglide freeweel
Shimano old school index thumbies ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-23, 09:52 AM
Replies: 7,046
Views: 805,348
Posted By capnjonny

Here is a miyata Street Runner I pimped out with...

Here is a miyata Street Runner I pimped out with some Fat franks, Porteur bars, white cables, a springer saddle, flat pedals, and corn cob grips for the Bike Exchange. It should make a sweet urban...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-23, 12:16 AM
Replies: 7,046
Views: 805,348
Posted By capnjonny

If anyone still remembers my post from last...

If anyone still remembers my post from last Friday I showed pictures of a just completed Schwin Racer.

Well, here is it's companion, a matching green Schwinn Colegiate that I fiinished today...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-23, 01:34 PM
Replies: 7,046
Views: 805,348
Posted By capnjonny

Here's my latest. A 1971 Schwinn Racer 3...

Here's my latest.

A 1971 Schwinn Racer 3 speed.

I installed a 24 tooth rear cog to give it better gear ratio. With this low is good for hills 2 for level and 3 for down hill.

I figure...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-23, 01:28 PM
Replies: 27,587
Views: 4,286,064
Posted By capnjonny

Here is a 1971 Schwinn Racer I just overhauled...

Here is a 1971 Schwinn Racer I just overhauled and cleaned up.

Thw paint took a lot of touching up and it's no show stopper but with a new clear coat and some shiny bliing , not too bad....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-23, 10:04 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,635
Posted By capnjonny

What Is Naval Jelly?...

What Is Naval Jelly?...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-23, 10:32 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,635
Posted By capnjonny

I would definately recomend a good clean and wax...

I would definately recomend a good clean and wax first before stripping and painting.
I do both frequently and the cleaning is a lot easier and less chance if a botched job.

My process is
Strip...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-23, 09:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 283
Posted By capnjonny

I don't , but I like them. very simple and...

I don't , but I like them. very simple and elegant.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-23, 05:54 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,526
Posted By capnjonny

To Lattz and Pastor Bob I tried sending you...

To Lattz and Pastor Bob
I tried sending you both private messages but for some reason they didn't go through so hopefully you both will see them here .

Pastor Bob,
As you know, I am restoring a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-23, 01:15 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,526
Posted By capnjonny

I sprayed the frame and fork on the Schwinn New...

I sprayed the frame and fork on the Schwinn New World today. Rustoleum Burgandy over Clean metal primer (off white) I have a 1971 Schwinn hump back Racer in the shop at the moment with Chrome...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-23, 12:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 391
Posted By capnjonny

1966 Varsity diet

Recently, I brought home a 35.4 pound gold metalic 1966 Varsity with roached paint to use as a base for a weight weenie build I was anxious to try but in the end I just put it on a diet and did some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-23, 07:50 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,526
Posted By capnjonny

I finished sand blasting the New World frame...

I finished sand blasting the New World frame yesterday. Here are some pictures showing the brazed joints. Note the straightened forks! I was going to paint the frame black as that was the original...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-23, 12:46 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,526
Posted By capnjonny

I stripped all the hardware off the New world...

I stripped all the hardware off the New world today and polished the head badge. I'll probably leave it without paint as that would be a real PITA to do properly. It looks to be brass plated as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-23, 11:28 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,526
Posted By capnjonny

Lattz, Thanks for the offer. I am going to...

Lattz,

Thanks for the offer. I am going to do a little more research on the bike, clean it, and then decide which road to take on the restoration. I will post again when I have a plan and may...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-23, 12:44 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,526
Posted By capnjonny

Thanks for the above comments. I do quite a...

Thanks for the above comments.
I do quite a few restorations for the Bike Exchange here in Silly Cone Valley and have the tools to straighten the forks and do any other repairs necessary. . I will...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-23, 12:25 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,526
Posted By capnjonny

1948 Schwinn New World

I was just gifted this Schwinn New World from a frieind. From my research it is post ww2 and pre 1950. probably 1948. If anyone out there has one of these I would appreciate if you could post some...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-16-23, 11:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,347
Posted By capnjonny

19578 Follis finished

Well, the 1958 Follis Champione de France model 309 is finished.

I decided to keep the blue paint and just touched up the dings and clear coated it.

Received as a frame and fork, I didn't try...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-23, 07:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 478
Posted By capnjonny

New bikes from Cap'n Jonny

There is probably a spot for each of these bikes but I thought I would lump them all together here.
The first bike is a 1958 Follis Champione de France model 309 as close as I can fgure. It...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-23, 07:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 478
Posted By capnjonny

New bikes from Cap'n Jonny

There is probably a spot for each of these bikes but I thought I would lump them all together here.
The first bike is a 1958 Follis Champione de France model 309 as close as I can fgure. It came to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-23, 12:11 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,863
Posted By capnjonny

So, you want Rat Rods? Here are a couple . First...

So, you want Rat Rods? Here are a couple . First a very old Huffy with the ultimate patina. Rusty paint treated with linseed oil. the second is a roached centurian Mixte with 26" wheels , a coaster...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-23, 05:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,920
Posted By capnjonny

Soak the saddle iin water for about an hour and...

Soak the saddle iin water for about an hour and it will become super pliable. Then you must shape it. I used rolled up shop towels stuffed into the underside of the saddle then wrap it with string...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-23, 03:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 690
Posted By capnjonny

Not meaning to brag but I have numerous posts...

Not meaning to brag but I have numerous posts relating to restoring old bikes. Check them out and you are likel;y to find some info you can use. I have been working with Bikex.org for about 10...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-23, 07:47 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 13,359
Posted By capnjonny

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Another chance to show off the 1967 Gitane Mixte kitted out with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-23, 10:30 PM
Replies: 2,992
Views: 844,972
Posted By capnjonny

1985 Pinarello Montello ...

1985 Pinarello Montello
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-23, 10:24 PM
Replies: 7,046
Views: 805,348
Posted By capnjonny

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-23, 07:23 PM
Replies: 7,046
Views: 805,348
Posted By capnjonny

Today I started work on the 1958 Follis ...

Today I started work on the 1958 Follis
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When I found it in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-23, 06:36 PM
Replies: 7,046
Views: 805,348
Posted By capnjonny

RC Moeur Something to keep in mind if the...

RC Moeur

Something to keep in mind if the saddle cover is mostly good but has a tear in it. I recntly used a large tire patch on one of the saddles at the Bike Exchange to cover the tear then put...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-23, 01:38 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 53,167
Posted By capnjonny

here are couple more. the first an old Burning...

here are couple more. the first an old Burning man bike re imagined and the second a 59 yr old rusty jem transformed into a patina masterpiece with hand rubbed linseed oil finish ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-23, 10:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,142
Posted By capnjonny

my addition to my home built ( a gift to me)...

my addition to my home built ( a gift to me) truing stand has been to add a light that shines up between the wheel and the adjustable reference blade so that the gap is easy to see. Without it the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-23, 10:11 AM
Replies: 7,046
Views: 805,348
Posted By capnjonny

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-23, 09:06 AM
Replies: 8,829
Views: 2,980,962
Posted By capnjonny

Rustoleum automotive clear acrilic enamel. It...

Rustoleum automotive clear acrilic enamel. It really brings out the color in old paint. You could use a 2 part clear but it is expensive and dangerous to use. The rustoleum spray can paint...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-23, 12:53 AM
Replies: 8,829
Views: 2,980,962
Posted By capnjonny

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-23, 10:16 AM
Replies: 7,046
Views: 805,348
Posted By capnjonny

Lots of projects in my Garage/ shop these days. I...

Lots of projects in my Garage/ shop these days. I finally finished the 1958 Lenton Grand Prix. Waiting for a clear day to take it to the Bike Exchange . The 85 Pinarello is also done. just waiting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-23, 10:05 AM
Replies: 282
Views: 41,445
Posted By capnjonny

Just finished cleaning up this 1964 Schwinn...

Just finished cleaning up this 1964 Schwinn Varsity.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-23, 08:28 PM
Replies: 7,046
Views: 805,348
Posted By capnjonny

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Like new Raleigh

When I first saw this Raleigh in the rack at...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-23, 03:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 674
Posted By capnjonny

1958 Raleigh Lenton Grand Prix

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1958 Raleigh Lenton Grand Prix



Produced between 1948 and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-23, 01:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 424
Posted By capnjonny

After writing the above post I went back to the...

After writing the above post I went back to the garage for another look at the rear drop outs and discovered that the non drive side drop out has been tweeked. I am going to pick up a drop out...
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