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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 03:43 PM
Replies: 8,820
Views: 1,141,227
Posted By Mad Honk

Today I got a few Campy levers that were listed...

Today I got a few Campy levers that were listed as for parts from Shop Dog Bikes and I also got a bit of VAR goodness from Wayne at Mel Pinto. Wayne sez the problem with selling the VAR tools is that...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-17-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 19
Posted By Mad Honk

Campy Victory BB FS

I have noticed that another member is selling a set of victory crank arms so anyone wanting to complete the set I have a Victory BB in English threading, 111 in length. It came in as part of a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 06:54 PM
Replies: 738
Views: 51,328
Posted By Mad Honk

By now we have the BOC on it's way again. New...

By now we have the BOC on it's way again. New players need to sign up. Smiles, CrapMaster Honk
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-15-24, 04:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 472
Posted By Mad Honk

Dave, You need to thank jdawginsc on this...

Dave,
You need to thank jdawginsc on this one, he sent it to me a while back. Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-15-24, 11:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 472
Posted By Mad Honk

Is this the elusive part? ...

Is this the elusive part?
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/dsc03283_f659f05e8de5c686a36389d6fea25c70800a2504.jpg
A few scuffs or battle scars but functional....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 07:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 404
Posted By Mad Honk

Rob, The derogatory term was actually "Stonies"...

Rob,
The derogatory term was actually "Stonies" the folks related to the stone cutting history of the area. The town in 1971 was deeply divided and the college students dared not go west of the main...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 07:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 404
Posted By Mad Honk

Sherman, I CAN tell a few stories, Do you have...

Sherman,
I CAN tell a few stories, Do you have a couple of days?
I rode in the twentieth race in 1971 and the race that year used AMF bikes with 26" wheels and balloon tires. The first races used...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 08:13 PM
Replies: 8,820
Views: 1,141,227
Posted By Mad Honk

Today I got a box that was a smaller version of...

Today I got a box that was a smaller version of the BOC from hazetguy . It had a few wonderful gifts inside, including a lot of skewers complete with volute springs which are hard to find. And a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 03:43 PM
Replies: 7,926
Views: 965,462
Posted By Mad Honk

Working on a mobile repair stand. I had the...

Working on a mobile repair stand. I had the accountant at my co-op give me a piece that looked like a display item of some sort. So I think it might work for repair stand to use away from the shop....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 06:43 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,897
Posted By Mad Honk

Put me in the possible category. It will be a...

Put me in the possible category. It will be a day trip if I can make it work, and not a weekend with a ride included. Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 04:38 PM
Replies: 8,820
Views: 1,141,227
Posted By Mad Honk

A nice day from postal worker Paul in the MH's...

A nice day from postal worker Paul in the MH's mailbox. Some rather cool Campy goodness from the PNW, and a box of small parts. Smiles, MH...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 07:32 PM
Replies: 453
Views: 86,243
Posted By Mad Honk

Like a dumbass I went to my Co-op tonight looking...

Like a dumbass I went to my Co-op tonight looking for step down ferrules for Mr. Spadoni, and a couple of brake caliper nuts. I wound up working for two hours for a young fella who seems to be a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 03:34 PM
Replies: 8,820
Views: 1,141,227
Posted By Mad Honk

I spent some time on flea bay the other day and...

I spent some time on flea bay the other day and found this item. I wasn't looking for it but I found it interesting and so I bought it because it was pretty cheap.. Arrived today and it really has a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 738
Views: 51,328
Posted By Mad Honk

Pompiere, Your request has been honored...

Pompiere,
Your request has been honored and you are now added to the list of players. Smiles, CrapMaster Honk
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-24, 08:01 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,421
Posted By Mad Honk

AdventureManCO Nice to see you all in on...

AdventureManCO
Nice to see you all in on this endeavor! I'm going to try to do the frame-up with existing stash to get points for Mucho Cheapo utilizing the Trek 950. As of now I have probably...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-24, 07:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 487
Posted By Mad Honk

I would look in a local co-op for some of the...

I would look in a local co-op for some of the stainless housing. We ordered it in 50 foot rolls back in the1980's and it was always available. Now days it seems hard to find, but there are bikes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 6,529
Views: 806,683
Posted By Mad Honk

Skip, Yeah, Co-Op has a few gems but you...

Skip,
Yeah, Co-Op has a few gems but you really gotta look for them, and know what you are looking for and at. The three bars were all taking up space in my carport and will look better if...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 07:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 406
Posted By Mad Honk

It will take days and will likely ruin the paint...

It will take days and will likely ruin the paint on the frame unless you use a very dilute mixture and then it will take even longer, Good luck with the project. Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 04:49 PM
Replies: 6,529
Views: 806,683
Posted By Mad Honk

Van, and smontanaro...

Van, and smontanaro https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/dsc03262_a04d9cdc8c69608d3d48258527b2eee4a6498678.jpg
I found these today and maybe they are what Skip is looking...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 403
Posted By Mad Honk

I guess there may be some inflation pricing. I...

I guess there may be some inflation pricing. I have paid shipping in the past, but I find they have quite a selection of DT spokes that I buy by the box of 100 which brings spoke prices to about...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 403
Posted By Mad Honk

365 cycles is a pretty good place to look. ...

365 cycles is a pretty good place to look. Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 06:46 PM
Replies: 6,529
Views: 806,683
Posted By Mad Honk

smontanaro Well Skip, I don't pay much...

smontanaro
Well Skip,
I don't pay much attention to bar models and such; more about size for shoulder fit. So I found this set, but they are not likely what you want either. Smiles, MH

Different...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 07:17 PM
Replies: 1,752
Views: 351,810
Posted By Mad Honk

stoneageyosh , Here is what is in the box that...

stoneageyosh ,
Here is what is in the box that Carol Merrill is pointing to:
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/dsc03249_ebdce3f7c97ee2f88cea719728eb230915314f3d.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 6,529
Views: 806,683
Posted By Mad Honk

gaucho777 , The grub bolt is not likely to...

gaucho777 ,
The grub bolt is not likely to be found unless someone has one in a damaged RD. Here in the shop I wind up fabricating one from SS 1/4" stock and hand milling to size and then...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 15,495
Views: 4,137,373
Posted By Mad Honk

It certainly looks like the Medai models we sold...

It certainly looks like the Medai models we sold at BGI from West Coast Cycles back in the 1980's. Still one of the best pumps for the money, as it was not Silca priced but worked about the same. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 03:08 PM
Replies: 8,820
Views: 1,141,227
Posted By Mad Honk

Today was some new deraillng bling to spruce up a...

Today was some new deraillng bling to spruce up a few NR units here in the shop. Smiles, MH...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-22-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,621
Posted By Mad Honk

Today while looking for the addy for St. Louis...

Today while looking for the addy for St. Louis bike works I noticed they have quite a few smaller frames on the site and for around $50 each. It might be another source for the height challenged...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 243
Posted By Mad Honk

St. Louis has a great co-op that could benefit...

St. Louis has a great co-op that could benefit from those bikes being donated. Smiles, MH

Edit to give information.
St Louis Bicycle Works
2414 Menard St.
St. Louis, MO 63104
PH: 314-664- 0828...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 07:28 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 18,564
Posted By Mad Honk

The 520 is a nice frame, why not put it into the...

The 520 is a nice frame, why not put it into the Doesn't Fit thread and see what is out here in the forum? Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 07:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,090
Posted By Mad Honk

If it is anodizing you are after I'm not gonna be...

If it is anodizing you are after I'm not gonna be of much help. The item posted sure looked a lot like PC which is what PKI specializes in. May be I should send in a pair of Campy vintage shifters...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 08:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,090
Posted By Mad Honk

BG, I'm sure a trip to see Dawn at Pro Kote...

BG,
I'm sure a trip to see Dawn at Pro Kote Indy could make that happen. But you would have to choose from over a few hundred colors and finishes. Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 06:03 PM
Replies: 8,820
Views: 1,141,227
Posted By Mad Honk

A rare gift from the Trash Panda Werks graced my...

A rare gift from the Trash Panda Werks graced my mailbox today! I have been muddling along with a very slow build on a Trek 950, and spending time coaching college golf. And this was a great relief...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 3,898
Posted By Mad Honk

If the jockeys are the ones that need a 6mm...

If the jockeys are the ones that need a 6mm clearance for the mounting bolt there is a pair of those damned things laying on my work bench. They are old skool Bull's Eye sealed bearing that I took...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 330
Views: 18,564
Posted By Mad Honk

Mr. Spadoni , Looks like progress to me! ...

Mr. Spadoni ,
Looks like progress to me! HS install, seat post and seat install, and shift levers. It seems like it took me a week just to build a wheel that would fit my frame. Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 07:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,195
Posted By Mad Honk

So today was a bit of wheel finish work and now I...

So today was a bit of wheel finish work and now I can get to the business of checking the brake reach for the frame. The wheel after the trueing and cleaning the rim strip adding new adhesive and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 07:50 PM
Replies: 15,495
Views: 4,137,373
Posted By Mad Honk

Murray Missile You're gonna learn how to...

Murray Missile
You're gonna learn how to straighten fork blades! Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 07:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,195
Posted By Mad Honk

A few minutes later and we are on our way to a...

A few minutes later and we are on our way to a fresh new wheel for the 950. Smiles, MH...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 06:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,195
Posted By Mad Honk

Back at this build today and the parts have been...

Back at this build today and the parts have been cleaned and a new wheel is in the works. The MA-40 rim was pretty rough, a lot of rust around the grommets so a bit of time with the wire wheel to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 05:21 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,295
Posted By Mad Honk

Kurt, As much as I like you I don't think I'm...

Kurt,
As much as I like you I don't think I'm gonna spend another dime on tool or part storage. Just look at all this storage and I still don't have enough and I'm beginning to think I need to down...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 6,529
Views: 806,683
Posted By Mad Honk

Kurt, I picked up three of these new old stock...

Kurt,
I picked up three of these new old stock from Hoosier Bike Supply. They were from a factory overbuy and never installed, and came in bulk so no fancy packaging and no saga about opening the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 07:20 PM
Replies: 8,820
Views: 1,141,227
Posted By Mad Honk

Got a few pairs of KS pads and holders for my...

Got a few pairs of KS pads and holders for my calipers:
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/dsc03226_805c8857c7d87bd4a1ae16d7877280e912b1c922.jpg
replacements for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 05:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,195
Posted By Mad Honk

Up until now everything seems to be alright....

Up until now everything seems to be alright. WRONG! I noticed when the hub was in my hand there is a problem with the hub I polished! If you will look closely the hub is marked 35mm which fits to an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 04:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,195
Posted By Mad Honk

Well folks, This one went off the rails when I...

Well folks,
This one went off the rails when I grabbed a rear wheel to fit in to check brake caliper clearance. The wheel was off a Raleigh that had a smaller over lock nut dimension that this frame...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 09:27 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 564
Posted By Mad Honk

Jonwvara, I use some folks in Indy that do...

Jonwvara,
I use some folks in Indy that do PC for most of the major race teams in Nascar, Monster trucks. etc. They do a clean, media blast and then PC (usually a two coat process) and the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 05:45 PM
Replies: 1,925
Views: 112,076
Posted By Mad Honk

I have been trying to resurrect the 950 that was...

I have been trying to resurrect the 950 that was the donor bike for the Huffiente. What a fun exercise! I started to add wheels and found my wheelset was not compatible with the frame rear...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 564
Posted By Mad Honk

jonwvara , I have powder coated a number of...

jonwvara ,
I have powder coated a number of frames that all worked out quite nicely. Jdawg has one he is currently riding, and bboy314 has the cranberry Raleigh that had the PC treatment. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 22,356
Views: 4,709,387
Posted By Mad Honk

[QUOTE] Looks like it is in a Pawn Shop. ...

[QUOTE]
Looks like it is in a Pawn Shop. Maybe they just don't know what a valuable item the have. Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 02:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,195
Posted By Mad Honk

Lamont, and smd4, The threads on the NR...

Lamont, and smd4,
The threads on the NR adjusters are 4mm X.7mm I used the same hand held tap wrench to chase the threads in the derailleur body. The body is aluminum so it can deform a bit during...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 10:47 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,195
Posted By Mad Honk

A new day for this build. The RD is cleaned and...

A new day for this build. The RD is cleaned and ready for re-assembly and after about an hour it will be ready to be back on a bike and ready for a few thousand miles. Pics:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 05:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 387
Posted By Mad Honk

Nice catch Wes! It looks like a rider but you are...

Nice catch Wes! It looks like a rider but you are right you will need some longer crank arms. Smiles, MH
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