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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-23, 01:35 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,233
Posted By RustyJames

I recently brought home the 1964 (I think)...

I recently brought home the 1964 (I think) Traveler. I haven’t ridden it yet, still freshening it up but it’s my 5th(?) Schwinn. Accidental fan…

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-23, 03:25 PM
Replies: 8,436
Views: 998,171
Posted By RustyJames

I hope it serves you well my friend! Naturally,...

I hope it serves you well my friend! Naturally, another frameset fell in my lap. So much for n-1…
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-23, 07:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 568
Posted By RustyJames

Is it just me? Every time I see a bike pic and...

Is it just me? Every time I see a bike pic and there is some sort of lock attached or otherwise dangling there is noticeable frame damage
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-23, 09:16 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,472
Posted By RustyJames

Since this thread has morphed into a discussion...

Since this thread has morphed into a discussion about the economics of post war Japan I would encourage anybody that is curious about some of this stuff to read…

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-23, 08:18 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,098
Posted By RustyJames

Yeah, I think it’s kinda cool too. It will get...

Yeah, I think it’s kinda cool too. It will get sorted but a lot of stuff on the to-do lists beyond bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-23, 01:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 235
Posted By RustyJames

Pack mule

So, this is a variant of the facilitators thread but I have a bidness trip to Nashville and if I planned it well for y’all I would have mentioned I am flying from Portland, OR to Nashville and see if...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-23, 12:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 880
Posted By RustyJames

Yay! Of course you bought it… if the bars...

Yay! Of course you bought it…

if the bars don’t work for you I know a guy that might be interested. :innocent:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-23, 08:53 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 7,340
Posted By RustyJames

Geez, my Legnano Condorino suits this contest...

Geez, my Legnano Condorino suits this contest perfectly. Italian frame, Weinmann brakes, Japanese cranks, mismatched French rims (tubular) with Campy hubs, German tires, Campy pedals, Brooks saddle,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-23, 12:21 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 858
Posted By RustyJames

I’m only at the point of removing pedals and...

I’m only at the point of removing pedals and wheels. Underachieving…..
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-23, 02:13 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,342
Posted By RustyJames

You're in line behind Andy_K …. and many others ….

You're in line behind Andy_K …. and many others ….
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-23, 08:17 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 4,089
Posted By RustyJames

It was great and there was plenty of shine...

It was great and there was plenty of shine including chrome lugs. Lots of polished White Industry cranksets.

Random pics…

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-23, 07:57 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,342
Posted By RustyJames

Build sheet ...

Build sheet


https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1179x1244/img_5026_f08706d20ddf5ec2ef7a3a968ed3a931169951f8.jpeg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-23, 07:48 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,342
Posted By RustyJames

Small update - seat post came out easy and the BB...

Small update - seat post came out easy and the BB adjustable cup freed up easily. Almost too good to be true!

There are a couple of broken bolts - water bottle cage and one in a rack that will be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-23, 11:24 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,342
Posted By RustyJames

I heard back from Jim and he knew the bike well...

I heard back from Jim and he knew the bike well since he built it for a friend he remembers fondly.

Man, I am one lucky guy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-23, 10:25 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,342
Posted By RustyJames

Evaporust has been my friend for years! I...

Evaporust has been my friend for years!

I also thought the top cable held on with clamps seems unusual but I’m guessing there is reason.

I consider myself very fortunate to have this machine.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-23, 09:36 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,342
Posted By RustyJames

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

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_5004_50dba8d75a815c15367fcc0f697b2585ab8058ba.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-23, 09:32 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,342
Posted By RustyJames

I have a Merz!!**

If y'all wanna see pics just scroll down. The story how I got is kinda fun.

I was chatting with a customer and I mentioned that if he needed to get ahold of me tomorrow I wouldn't be available...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-23, 08:01 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 4,089
Posted By RustyJames

Fair question. My rationale for posting here is...

Fair question. My rationale for posting here is that some of the stuff is made by people that have had skin in the game for a very long time and the details many of us appreciate in “old” bikes will...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-23, 11:06 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,846
Posted By RustyJames

I have embraced a philosophy of “it’s okay for...

I have embraced a philosophy of “it’s okay for old things to look old”. Embrace the patina, etc. Understandable that it’s not for everyone. It’s made my life much more content.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-23, 01:28 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,947
Posted By RustyJames

I’ve been trying to do that my entire life

I’ve been trying to do that my entire life
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-23, 09:37 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,520
Posted By RustyJames

:twitchy: Kind of relevant to this thread -...

:twitchy:

Kind of relevant to this thread - a friend had a 289 Cobra he bought in the early 80s and he loved driving that car. The values started escalating and about 10 years ago he sold it since...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-23, 09:38 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,235
Posted By RustyJames

Too difficult to find so I’m using pork lard....

Too difficult to find so I’m using pork lard. Crisco works too.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-23, 09:38 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 805
Posted By RustyJames

Noted! I’m more of a Belgian ale type so for the...

Noted! I’m more of a Belgian ale type so for the sake of maintaining a healthy business model I may bring the appropriate beverage.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-23, 09:46 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 805
Posted By RustyJames

Yay for retirement! I’ll need to do some...

Yay for retirement!

I’ll need to do some disassembly so it’ll take a bit o’ time before I can swing by.

As grandpa would say, you’re a peach!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-23, 06:23 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 4,089
Posted By RustyJames

Reviving this - I will be there for sure on...

Reviving this - I will be there for sure on Friday and *maybe* Sunday. Family obligations and all that.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-23, 06:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 760
Posted By RustyJames

This could be very helpful; ...

This could be very helpful;

https://www.parktool.com/en-us/blog/repair-help/bottom-bracket-service-adjustable-cup-and-cone
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-23, 08:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 295
Posted By RustyJames

I futzed around with stuff today and I had the...

I futzed around with stuff today and I had the Cyclone shifting well but the stop screw for the dropout didn’t line up as swell as I wanted.

The ARX was grotty and I didn’t have time for a decent...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-23, 03:11 PM
Replies: 15,247
Views: 3,879,896
Posted By RustyJames

Nice score!

Nice score!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-23, 12:35 PM
Replies: 2,186
Views: 493,626
Posted By RustyJames

Normally I don’t give a toss about “celebrities”...

Normally I don’t give a toss about “celebrities” since they’re just people doing a job but this one popped up on a Fecebook thing and I loved it

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-23, 07:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 394
Posted By RustyJames

That is the fanciest bill of sale for a bike I...

That is the fanciest bill of sale for a bike I have seen!

I look forward to seeing this progressed in a sympathetic manner.

BTW - just curious, what size are the tires?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-23, 08:41 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,060
Posted By RustyJames

I bought an NOS headset from that chap and his...

I bought an NOS headset from that chap and his attention to packing it was WAAYYY beyond what I have ever seen from any seller.

Best of luck with the frameset!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-30-23, 09:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 522
Posted By RustyJames

Condorino! The seat post binder bolt and the...

Condorino!

The seat post binder bolt and the headset are nice things to have.

If there are any crusty bits off this machine that need a home let me know.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-30-23, 10:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 652
Posted By RustyJames

Must….not…look…. :twitchy:

Must….not…look….

:twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-23, 08:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 801
Posted By RustyJames

That’s quite a week and it’s only Wednesday!

That’s quite a week and it’s only Wednesday!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-23, 02:14 PM
Replies: 22,017
Views: 4,340,812
Posted By RustyJames

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1179x994/img_4724_a09057dd34da20735ef5cbe03b8a9b2cef25c256.jpeg

https://offerup.co/O0k5hNecXAb“Schwinn 5 Speed Road 96% complete restore from...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-25-23, 08:09 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,507
Posted By RustyJames

Communication, communication, communication. I’ve...

Communication, communication, communication. I’ve bought quite a few things from members and sold a few bits and clarity from both parties makes things go well. In my world, if I’m selling, ~36 hours...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-23, 08:05 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,607
Posted By RustyJames

Standardized dimensions would be nice but that’s...

Standardized dimensions would be nice but that’s just crazy talk.

5/16” bearings in a 68mm BB with a 118mm spindle holding 175mm arms with 9/16 holes for pedals? Pick a standard and go with it!
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-19-23, 10:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 636
Posted By RustyJames

Dave - I don’t need everything so any...

Dave - I don’t need everything so any extras/dupes I would gladly donate for the Cino.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-23, 08:40 AM
Replies: 6,860
Views: 771,942
Posted By RustyJames

Nevermind my comment about the mysterious thing...

Nevermind my comment about the mysterious thing on the seat stay. Hebie-Trumpf lock….without the key. Ugghh.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-23, 07:57 AM
Replies: 6,860
Views: 771,942
Posted By RustyJames

I assure you, it did happen… Dynamo and...

I assure you, it did happen…

Dynamo and headlight work but brake pads are likely original so those need to be replaced. Pedals are present but not attached. They came off quite easily and are in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-23, 01:13 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 4,089
Posted By RustyJames

bulgie My best friend of 35+ years bought tix for...

bulgie My best friend of 35+ years bought tix for him and I so I’ll be there Sunday for sure. Pints are on me if we can meet up!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-23, 12:43 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 4,089
Posted By RustyJames

Made Bike Show - Portland, Aug 24-27

Who’s going!?

https://made.bike/
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-23, 09:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 652
Posted By RustyJames

Sadly, life demands have limited riding time but...

Sadly, life demands have limited riding time but I’ll post a pic soon. So far, I love that bike much more than the later Aluminum version I own.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-23, 08:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 652
Posted By RustyJames

Still going strong!!

Still going strong!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-23, 08:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 314
Posted By RustyJames

The article reads like it was written by AI.

The article reads like it was written by AI.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-23, 07:57 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 3,827
Posted By RustyJames

1) Night janitor at an athletic club 2) Driven...

1) Night janitor at an athletic club
2) Driven a million dollar Porsche. (918 for those interested)
3) Go Bruins!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-05-23, 11:08 AM
Replies: 1,205
Views: 117,997
Posted By RustyJames

jeirvine that was a fun errand outside of the...

jeirvine that was a fun errand outside of the bicycle world. Your happiness with the horn made it all worthwhile.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-23, 08:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 742
Posted By RustyJames

+1 gugie edumacated me that the toughest...

+1

gugie edumacated me that the toughest part on a frame is the bottom bracket shell so if the threads are good and it’s not rotted through, it’s good.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-23, 07:02 AM
Replies: 79,817
Views: 13,097,485
Posted By RustyJames

No idea what the worth but it sure is purdy and...

No idea what the worth but it sure is purdy and those parts aren’t in the co-op bins.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-23, 07:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 474
Posted By RustyJames

hph It’s been a bit but I seem to recall that...

hph It’s been a bit but I seem to recall that under the head it was like a carriage bolt or there was fluting and those screws in there fairly tight. (Trying to keep the rubber from rotating?)
...
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