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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-18, 11:19 AM
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Posted By plympton

Hope you all made it thru the cyclone blizzard....

Hope you all made it thru the cyclone blizzard. Stay warm.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-17, 04:11 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,056
Posted By plympton

Thanks to all for the tire info. I'll print out...

Thanks to all for the tire info. I'll print out the posts and do my research. I'm not a true cyclest (or is it cycleor). From my cabin to the store is 1/2 mile. 1/3 smooth tar, 1/3 rutty tire and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-17, 06:09 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By plympton

Thank you all. I think I'll go with the 16mm...

Thank you all. I think I'll go with the 16mm velox. Now what about the tyres? I don't want top of the line, I'm not a cyclist, but I do want good tyres. Bell, Kenda or another?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-17, 09:27 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By plympton

About the rim tape. I measured the rim strip that...

About the rim tape. I measured the rim strip that I took off one of the rims and it about 15mm. It'sold and most likely has shrunk. What is the proper size? Has anybody ever tried sail tape? It's a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-17, 07:15 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By plympton

I haven't posted in a few weeks but my projects...

I haven't posted in a few weeks but my projects continue when I have time. Two Raleighs 52, 49 are totally stripped. All parts cleaned and now I am re-lacing the wheels. I laced a front wheel...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-17, 11:14 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,056
Posted By plympton

Second option: I then made this one. 591361

Second option: I then made this one.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-17, 07:23 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By plympton

[QUOTE=thumpism;20030655]I gave a cursory look in...

[QUOTE=thumpism;20030655]I gave a cursory look in all the drawers and no K529-Clutch Spring Cap. I'll let you know if I find one. Might have one in a junk hub, if I can dig out one of those. I would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-17, 01:55 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By plympton

would you happen to have a spring cap?

would you happen to have a spring cap?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-17, 06:28 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By plympton

Arty Dave. I know when anything like your...

Arty Dave. I know when anything like your frustration happens to me and I'm able to resolve it I feel like I'vewon the lottery.

To those of you who have rebuilt many AW hubs I need your opinions...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-17, 05:10 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By plympton

in place of the spring cap there was a thin...

in place of the spring cap there was a thin washer with a just slightly larger overall diameter then a spring cap. This washer slide over the axle and held back the spring. Being slightly larger the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-17, 09:50 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By plympton

I have been to Harris to get other parts. As I...

I have been to Harris to get other parts. As I look at their web site I do not see the spring cap listed. This hub had a thin washer placed below the bearing race in the assembly. The spring cap fits...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-17, 07:12 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,056
Posted By plympton

Does anyone have a source for SA AW spring cap? ...

Does anyone have a source for SA AW spring cap? There is a source in Eng. $1.30 for cap and $4+ shipping. Nothing on Ebay.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-24-17, 09:56 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,056
Posted By plympton

Your right JohnnySpaghetti I don't know where...

Your right JohnnySpaghetti I don't know where parts might be coming from. I guess even if I go to Harris Cyclery I have no idea. Hum.
Charmlessman: 4 months ago my cycle knowledge was over 50 years...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-17, 05:45 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By plympton

When I search ebay I limit my searches to north...

When I search ebay I limit my searches to north america but somehow china or india or thailand sneak in and I have seen blocks in India but I'm afraid to buy outside of NA maybe England would be OK.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-17, 06:40 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,056
Posted By plympton

Thank you. Wow that"s a lot of money. I'll keep...

Thank you. Wow that"s a lot of money. I'll keep looking for now.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-17, 06:12 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By plympton

What I'm thinking is that after I'm done building...

What I'm thinking is that after I'm done building two there'll be enough parts left over for a third using that hub.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-17, 05:18 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,056
Posted By plympton

589897 589898 So does anyone have a...

589897

589898

So does anyone have a schematic backdown on this? could be early 50's maybe.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-17, 03:12 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,056
Posted By plympton

I have a question about a hub that I have. What...

I have a question about a hub that I have. What is it? It looks like an HTB 30 but older, it has 40 spoke holes and the inner ring on the freewheel has just two removal notches not four. I can not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-21-17, 12:49 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,056
Posted By plympton

Yes the tires that I took off the rims said...

Yes the tires that I took off the rims said inflate hard. If I return the 52 dawn back to the Maine cabin it will be used on dirt. From my house to the store is mostly packed dirt with gravel in it....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-21-17, 09:03 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,056
Posted By plympton

I will go with black tyres then. I am also...

I will go with black tyres then. I am also looking for 4" pedal blocks. Of course I'm trying to find originals. Will need 8. Does anyone have a source?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-21-17, 06:58 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,056
Posted By plympton

Thank for this bit of info on the front hub. The...

Thank for this bit of info on the front hub. The interesting thing about the short indicator is that the RH axle nut that came on the 49 is longer than the one on the 52 and longer than those sold at...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-17, 03:17 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By plympton

slow learner: The 49 axle is 5 3/4 and the 52...

slow learner: The 49 axle is 5 3/4 and the 52 axle is 6 1/2 thus the different indicator length. Thank you all and know I understand the sprocket.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-17, 02:22 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,056
Posted By plympton

Ok, need a little help with my hubs. I have a 52...

Ok, need a little help with my hubs. I have a 52 hub and a ?49? hub. I say 49 because all the components on the bike indicate that it's a 49 but the hub itself has no date. I took both hubs apart...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-17, 01:03 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,056
Posted By plympton

I have one of those computers that can't spell so...

I have one of those computers that can't spell so please forgive the type o's.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-17, 06:34 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,056
Posted By plympton

Restoration projects are going slowly. There...

Restoration projects are going slowly. There hasn't been enough bad weather to keep me inside. I stripping the paint and boy is it tough.I have strip a lot of paint in my day but that was when paint...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-17, 08:30 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,056
Posted By plympton

As you know I started with the early 50's Raleigh...

As you know I started with the early 50's Raleigh that I had a my errands bike in Maine then I added the 49 sports. I had a lead on a couple of good parts bikes but that didn't pan out. I know that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-17, 06:41 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,056
Posted By plympton

I don't see that your interest extends to ladies...

I don't see that your interest extends to ladies bikes. Here's one for sale.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-17, 08:44 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,056
Posted By plympton

I would agree. The tool to remove it $ and the...

I would agree. The tool to remove it $ and the effort. But it was really about the experience of rebuilding.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-17, 06:37 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,056
Posted By plympton

Sooo, lace it back on to the rim and buy that 2...

Sooo, lace it back on to the rim and buy that 2 prong tool and maybe?
A couple of more questions about spokes. I removed the spokes from a single speed hub, a 3 speed hub and a front hub and all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-17, 04:59 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,056
Posted By plympton

Just an hour on the bikes today. Cleaned a few...

Just an hour on the bikes today. Cleaned a few parts. I need a tool and I don't know what to ask for. How do I disassemble this hub? I got the outer ring off ok but the secondary ring with two slots...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-17, 04:40 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,056
Posted By plympton

I know that you love these bike. a 1930's Sports...

I know that you love these bike. a 1930's Sports on craigslist
https://images.craigslist.org/00505_irDoi8UI71K_1200x900.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-17, 04:14 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,056
Posted By plympton

Well there is a reason to take apart and rebuild...

Well there is a reason to take apart and rebuild a 68 year old SA Hub. Took the whole thing apart, soaked all the components over night, cleaned and reassembled today. That is to say wanted to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-17, 06:32 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,056
Posted By plympton

does anyone want me to get it and hold it for...

does anyone want me to get it and hold it for them?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-17, 06:10 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,056
Posted By plympton

One thing I should mention. The right hand brake...

One thing I should mention. The right hand brake was for the front wheel on the 49 Raleigh.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-17, 08:44 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,056
Posted By plympton

A few pieces came off the 49 today. ...

A few pieces came off the 49 today.


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-17, 05:48 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,056
Posted By plympton

[QUOTE=johnnyspaghetti;19940912]I'm going to hell...

[QUOTE=johnnyspaghetti;19940912]I'm going to hell for sure now for posting this link. I had to look it over a bit. What am I seeing?

Just so your not delayed on the road to hell buy a few things...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-17, 08:22 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,056
Posted By plympton

[QUOTE=BigChief;19940483]I did it again. At least...

[QUOTE=BigChief;19940483]I did it again. At least it was cheap, but the last thing I needed was another shifter.

I would like to take my 49 shifter aparts but what would I do to replace the bolts...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-17, 08:06 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,056
Posted By plympton

BigChief thanks for the link and the info and the...

BigChief thanks for the link and the info and the images of the deluxe. $25 I couldn't believe it. I'm not a bike guy but viewing all the images posted here, I just got caught up in it. It will...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-17, 05:31 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,056
Posted By plympton

I could use a little help again. So, I've taken...

I could use a little help again. So, I've taken the hub apart and laid it out before me. I think I'm missing a couple pieces. As I look at the exploded view and my layout I am missing 2 part # K521...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-17, 03:46 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,056
Posted By plympton

Picked up this morning. $25 1970 sports very...

Picked up this morning. $25 1970 sports very clean
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-17, 05:33 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,056
Posted By plympton

Thanks: That seems like the way to go. The hub is...

Thanks: That seems like the way to go. The hub is in VG shape and a wash and buff ought to do it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-17, 01:10 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,056
Posted By plympton

So the part that is still left on the hub, before...

So the part that is still left on the hub, before I breakout the big hammer, does it thread left or right?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-17, 10:07 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,056
Posted By plympton

On the left side (?) is it righty tighty or...

On the left side (?) is it righty tighty or righty loosey? Which way is it threaded? The rest is apart. The shifter is going to need work. The four stops are H, N, L, and B. I thought that it was a 3...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-17, 06:24 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,056
Posted By plympton

To Dweenk, that's the bike i'm working on...

To Dweenk, that's the bike i'm working on although that one is in better shape.

1st pic. I think the rims will clean up very well. Only broke 2 spokes and 4 nuts, not bad for 65 year old rims.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-17, 10:29 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,056
Posted By plympton

Thanks. I am taking the spokes off today. Need to...

Thanks. I am taking the spokes off today. Need to find a toddlers swimming pool to soak the rims in. Only 100% chrome in oxylic acid, I think. Hubs, crank, arms, pedals, rod brake parts, handle bars,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-17, 05:17 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,056
Posted By plympton

Seems like I have one of those computers that...

Seems like I have one of those computers that can't spell.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-17, 12:35 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,056
Posted By plympton

Back for a little more help. Yesterday I was able...

Back for a little more help. Yesterday I was able to put in a day on the early 50's Raleigh restoration. The frame, front fender and chain guard are stripped, cleaned and ready. Now I am moving on to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-17, 07:32 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,056
Posted By plympton

I am new to bicycles and took off my first...

I am new to bicycles and took off my first cotters last week. 1st oil, oil, oil, then light taps with hammer, then c- clamps with socket [bent them], then pipe clamps with socket [bent them], Bigger...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-17, 02:41 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,056
Posted By plympton

I haven't been doing much because the weather has...

I haven't been doing much because the weather has been to good to be shut up in the workshop. I have tried every "green" stripper I could find. The paint doesn't want to leave after 65 years, it's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-17, 05:42 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,056
Posted By plympton

Thank you for the pic. That is how my 49 looks....

Thank you for the pic. That is how my 49 looks. My apologies to you all for my pics for I am from the 20th century ie flip phone.
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