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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-12, 07:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,496
Posted By wtgrantham

1/2 of my bike collection has been gathered by...

1/2 of my bike collection has been gathered by finding craigslist ads around the country and talking the seller into shipping. Never had one problem. You have to establish trust with each other. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-12, 04:54 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 45,123
Posted By wtgrantham

OK Rootboy, I have two nice ones and would trade...

OK Rootboy, I have two nice ones and would trade either one for you know what!!!!! (maybe even both!) This is my actual 1974 but this is not my actual 1972, the one I have is nicer (this is a 1972 I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-12, 05:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,331
Posted By wtgrantham

Never would have believed there was another one...

Never would have believed there was another one still around as nice (or nicer) than mine!


http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx224/wtgrantham/1986%20Panasonic%20Team%20Japan/IMG_0394.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-12, 05:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 894
Posted By wtgrantham

Rootboy, Is that Model Master a spray or brush...

Rootboy, Is that Model Master a spray or brush on? Does it change the look of the gloss? If spray did you spray on any painted areas? Do those areas show a different gloss than the original paint?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-12, 05:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 894
Posted By wtgrantham

Flaking decals

Just bought a really gorgeous 1972 Raleigh International in fantastic shape except the "Carlton" decal on the seat tube is dry and flaking. Any way to preserve it? I think I have used clear nail...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-12, 05:36 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,662
Posted By wtgrantham

My Turn.........1974 Motobecane Le Champion ...

My Turn.........1974 Motobecane Le Champion


http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx224/wtgrantham/1974%20Motobecane%20Le%20Champion/IMG_0049-1.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-12, 06:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,578
Posted By wtgrantham

After reading the story of how that bike came to...

After reading the story of how that bike came to be and the passing of the parents why even wonder the value of the bike? It is irreplaceable to your wife in my opinion. I wish I had a connection to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-12, 03:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,210
Posted By wtgrantham

Component-wise I am building mine to emulate the...

Component-wise I am building mine to emulate the early 80s Japanese touring bike builds, Cyclone, Sugino, Bar end shifters, gyromaster hubs SR, Nitto, Dia Compe
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-12, 03:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,210
Posted By wtgrantham

Top tube cable guides came into being in the very...

Top tube cable guides came into being in the very late 70s early 80s and mine runs 27 inch wheels (what about yours) which went out of vogue in the early 80s I think. So I call my frame an early 80s...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-12, 05:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,210
Posted By wtgrantham

Doubt if that is the original finish. Most...

Doubt if that is the original finish. Most Meltons were painted red or blue. According to Jack Franklin of Franklin Frames in Newark Ohio, Mike Melton had a small shop in Ohio of which his investor...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-12, 08:18 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,890
Posted By wtgrantham

Check with Franklin Frames in Newark Ohio, slow,...

Check with Franklin Frames in Newark Ohio, slow, but can do it all.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-12, 05:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,562
Posted By wtgrantham

Have done it many times. Always feel better with...

Have done it many times. Always feel better with a facilitator and they are pretty easy to find but I have done it without and had great luck. I was always in a position that, although i would be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-12, 03:11 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 24,835
Posted By wtgrantham

I have in the neighborhood of 20 Road bikes. My...

I have in the neighborhood of 20 Road bikes. My 1983 is one of my very favorites.

http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx224/wtgrantham/1983%20Miyata%20Pro/IMG_0077.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-12, 05:02 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 9,399
Posted By wtgrantham

Never fear mkellar, it is going to make grand...

Never fear mkellar, it is going to make grand entrance again soon (if being at the painter for a year means soon) sporting a new and very DIFFERENT color scheme (one hint, think Legnano) and some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-12, 06:23 AM
Replies: 614
Views: 181,593
Posted By wtgrantham

My 1972 restoration, original paint and decals. ...

My 1972 restoration, original paint and decals.

http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx224/wtgrantham/1972%20Peugeot%20PX-10/IMG_0253.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-12, 06:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,608
Posted By wtgrantham

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Are you serious? That's not...

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Are you serious? That's not information I want to keep track of!!
No, just kidding, obviously the paint was the expensive part Probably in the $400+ range but I was able to do some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-12, 05:53 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,592
Posted By wtgrantham

REALLY Nice!!!!!

REALLY Nice!!!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-12, 05:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,608
Posted By wtgrantham

Rootboy, Here are the Kool Stops I used on my...

Rootboy,
Here are the Kool Stops I used on my Universal Center pull brakes. They work beautifully and look good on vintage as well!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-12, 09:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,608
Posted By wtgrantham

"How did you treat the broken derailleur hanger?...

"How did you treat the broken derailleur hanger? And, may I ask T, which Kool Stops fit the Universal holders?"

Painter was able to braze on the bottom eyelet of the hangar which was broken off...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-12, 08:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,608
Posted By wtgrantham

Motobecane Grand Record Transformation

From an ugly duckling to a beautiful swan! This probably belongs in the "before and after" thread and I will put it there later but wanted to share this project with it's own thread for awhile. This...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-12, 05:31 AM
Replies: 494
Views: 195,441
Posted By wtgrantham

My mid 70s Exxon Graftek ...

My mid 70s Exxon Graftek
http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx224/wtgrantham/Mid%2070s%20Exxon%20Graftek/IMG_0294.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-11, 06:30 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,909
Posted By wtgrantham

My bikes are kept in a clean dry basement. To...

My bikes are kept in a clean dry basement. To keep thing organized I have hooks on the wall which hold the collection. I try to just maintain my collection to the number of hooks that I have (around...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-11, 06:10 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,525
Posted By wtgrantham

I have a 1972 Le Champion and a 1974, also a 1972...

I have a 1972 Le Champion and a 1974, also a 1972 and 1973 TDF as well as a 1970 Super Corsa. I have not spent much time on the Le Champs yet but ride the TDFs regularly and they are both great...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-20-11, 06:55 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 25,862
Posted By wtgrantham

My Pro Am on a Centurion Semi Pro ...

My Pro Am on a Centurion Semi Pro

http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx224/wtgrantham/1978%20Centurion%20Semi%20pro/IMG_0041-1.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-11, 03:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 363
Posted By wtgrantham

I ordered some of the chrome chain stay...

I ordered some of the chrome chain stay protectors and I think the shipping was reasonable, about what I expected
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-11, 12:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,278
Posted By wtgrantham

OK you convinced me! That is going to be my first...

OK you convinced me! That is going to be my first approach.
Thanks for all advice!
Forum: Framebuilders
12-11-11, 11:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,994
Posted By wtgrantham

what about using one of the micro torches...

what about using one of the micro torches available in an attemp to not scar the paint
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-11, 11:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,278
Posted By wtgrantham

None of you think I could use one of those Micro...

None of you think I could use one of those Micro Torches to just heat the base of the old guide and bust it loose without scarring the paint? Then if i could do that could I clamp the new guide into...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-11, 06:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,278
Posted By wtgrantham

Broken Cable Guide

Also posted to framebuilders but thought someone here may have some experience


I broke this cable guide in a bike stand and wondering how bad the fix for it is. I would like to preserve the...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-11-11, 06:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,994
Posted By wtgrantham

Broken Top Tube Cable Guide

I broke this cable guide in a bike stand and wondering how bad the fix for it is. I would like to preserve the original paint. Is it possible to use one of those micro torches and heat the broken one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-08-11, 03:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,421
Posted By wtgrantham

GREAT SCORE! Rear Derailleur is not original...

GREAT SCORE!
Rear Derailleur is not original either
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-11, 06:19 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 166,379
Posted By wtgrantham

My 1985 Team Japan. All original except the tires...

My 1985 Team Japan. All original except the tires I think, complete Suntour Superbe Pro, Columbus tubing.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-11, 07:33 PM
Replies: 1,007
Views: 78,057
Posted By wtgrantham

http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx224/wtgrantha...

http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx224/wtgrantham/1972%20Gitane%20Tour%20de%20France/IMG_0071.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-11, 04:58 AM
Replies: 1,007
Views: 78,057
Posted By wtgrantham

http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx224/wtgrantha...

http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx224/wtgrantham/1986%203Rensho%20Aero%20Katana/IMG_0474.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-11, 07:05 PM
Replies: 1,007
Views: 78,057
Posted By wtgrantham

http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx224/wtgrantha...

http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx224/wtgrantham/1983%20Guercitotti/IMG_0285.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-18-11, 07:20 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 26,527
Posted By wtgrantham

OK I have 4 but 2 are not ready yet, one will...

OK I have 4 but 2 are not ready yet, one will deserve it's own thread.

1974 Grand jubilee
http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx224/wtgrantham/1974%20Motobecane%20Grand%20Jubilee/IMG_0290.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-11, 07:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,581
Posted By wtgrantham

Damn, I almost bought that frame.........wish i...

Damn, I almost bought that frame.........wish i would have!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-11, 07:09 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 15,274
Posted By wtgrantham

My most original, a 1979 Koga Miyata Pro racer. I...

My most original, a 1979 Koga Miyata Pro racer. I have since changed the bar tape as it should be black but is faded to brown in this pic.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-11, 06:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,639
Posted By wtgrantham

I have 2 sets new in package from velo orange...

I have 2 sets new in package from velo orange that I am not using. PM me if interested
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-11, 12:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 923
Posted By wtgrantham

Thought I would get alot more suggestions. I have...

Thought I would get alot more suggestions. I have a 3Rensho already but it came fully DA7400 outfitted and don't think I want to change it. Would like to find a 3Rensho built Allez i think that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-11, 01:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 923
Posted By wtgrantham

What frame should I use this on????

So I have collected an almost complete Suntour Superbe group with the more rare Hi Flange hubs, several pieces including the brakes are NOS still in the box. Very nice looking stuff! I also have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-11, 01:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,015
Posted By wtgrantham

WOW! What a score, pretty rare I think as I have...

WOW! What a score, pretty rare I think as I have never seen one for sale and am a regular watcher. Congrats on that one........how much $********************????
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-11, 05:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 515
Posted By wtgrantham

I have asked the seller but they are so slow to...

I have asked the seller but they are so slow to respond on questions I will probably have the bike in my possession before they answer! Was hoping to catch someone familiar with Specialized bikes and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-11, 05:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 515
Posted By wtgrantham

New Bike Assembly

So I am normally a vintage guy and have a well equipped shop and work on all of my vintage bikes. I have decided I want a modern CF bike for longer rides and settled on a Specialized Roubaix....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-11, 04:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 873
Posted By wtgrantham

Bike Ribbon bar tape is great for keeping clean,...

Bike Ribbon bar tape is great for keeping clean, even the white
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-11, 04:44 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,920
Posted By wtgrantham

I was once a homebrewer and then opened my own...

I was once a homebrewer and then opened my own brewery, then we started competition BBQ as a new hobby but took it further this year and started vending at ribfests. Sure is easy to ruin your hobby...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-11, 04:12 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,478
Posted By wtgrantham

I stay flexible in the 57-61 range but try to...

I stay flexible in the 57-61 range but try to stay in the middle with 59 or 60 being about right.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-11, 07:44 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,925
Posted By wtgrantham

Chainstay protectors

Just returned from a long ride on my Miyata Pro and its fairly new paintjob and noticed a couple of new round chain pecks on the chainstay.....bummer. Do you guys use chainstay protectors on your...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-11, 05:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,542
Posted By wtgrantham

Testors white

Testors white
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-11, 05:23 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 18,424
Posted By wtgrantham

Is this thread for real? Is it April 1st? ...

Is this thread for real? Is it April 1st?
People ask "why are you selling something" so that you will assure them it is good or not broken or whatever, it is a standard question from a buyer of a...
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