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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-18, 10:19 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,085,619
Posted By Crossthreaded88

Dr. Frankenstein I presume?

Nice day today saw a truck full of bikes going down the road, I mean full like 35 bikes stacked three high. I couldn't resist finding out more about them so I pulled along side and asked the guy,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-18, 10:26 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,085,619
Posted By Crossthreaded88

1984 Schwinn Tempo?

I guess I saved it, on CL for $60 badge had 0834 which to my lousy calculations is March 23rd, 1984. Cool 63.5cm frame is what originally caught my eye. Wrong stem and rear derailleur and not sure...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-17, 12:52 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,085,619
Posted By Crossthreaded88

Better bikes through science I like it. If spokes...

Better bikes through science I like it. If spokes weren't so expensive we wouldn't be having this conversation. The LBS gets $2 a spoke for SS spokes. I know I can get them online for less but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-17, 12:43 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,085,619
Posted By Crossthreaded88

Well after brushing 72 spokes on both sides with...

Well after brushing 72 spokes on both sides with a wire tooth brush my hand and arm were seriously cramped up and the effects were still present the next morning. I like the idea of vinegar I have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-17, 12:29 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,085,619
Posted By Crossthreaded88

Thanks yes it worked. Not exactly the same as...

Thanks yes it worked. Not exactly the same as yours but close, yours looks a little more simple the way I remember the first one I saw with the thick piece of plastic tubing around the hook. You know...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-17, 11:34 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,085,619
Posted By Crossthreaded88

Next!

I guess I'm on a roll here. Not finding rare old Italian or French stuff but bikes do seem to continue to fall in my lap despite my declaration to buy no more bikes. Cool old lugged steel 58cm frame...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-17, 11:19 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,085,619
Posted By Crossthreaded88

Looks like an easy fix a seatecktomy and a...

Looks like an easy fix a seatecktomy and a barwrapittus and this patient will live Doctor. The thing I want is that cool mini work stand. It's only the second one I've ever seen and I can't seem to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-17, 10:50 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,085,619
Posted By Crossthreaded88

Looks like it needs nothing! Hey came across your...

Looks like it needs nothing! Hey came across your name sake the other day and wanted to share, enjoy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-17, 09:44 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,085,619
Posted By Crossthreaded88

FORD or Found On Roadside Dead

I'm going down the road minding my own business and I have an overwhelming urge to turn down this alleyway. I'm going along and about halfway down the alley, there behind a big apartment building was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-17, 08:37 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,085,619
Posted By Crossthreaded88

Just thought to update this bike's final forum....

Just thought to update this bike's final forum. Really had to fight the urge to recycle it (no pun intended) but I invested a small amount of money some used parts and a bunch of time to get to this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-17, 08:10 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,085,619
Posted By Crossthreaded88

Stem shifters on backwards otherwise spotless!...

Stem shifters on backwards otherwise spotless! :lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-17, 10:57 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,085,619
Posted By Crossthreaded88

KHS Alley Find

I found an old KHS Gran Sport leaning against a trash can in my alley. 70's vintage judging by the "safety levers" on the Dia Compe brakes. 58cm frame with Suntour Honor RD and Suntour thru out....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-17, 09:10 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,085,619
Posted By Crossthreaded88

Hidden Treasure?

I was tearing down a hedge/fence when I came across something that wasn't hedge or fence. It was this, 50's I'm guessing, ladies step through cruiser in an advanced state of decay. All the soft parts...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-17, 08:53 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,085,619
Posted By Crossthreaded88

Literally in the trash

I work on my bike(s) out in the alley behind my house in the garage. I'm friendly with all the neighbors and fix flats for the price of the tube, pay it forward I guess. One day a couple of weeks ago...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-15, 07:52 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,085,619
Posted By Crossthreaded88

Cool Cruiser headed for the Metal Masher

In the back of a truck headed for the metal masher. I chased the guy down and asked if I could buy the bike in the back. I don't know what it is but it's fun to ride after some TLC and new blue...
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