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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 11:23 AM
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Posted By bark_eater

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 11:37 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,254
Posted By bark_eater

I'm slowly coming to terms with not being able to...

I'm slowly coming to terms with not being able to "save" them all"....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 11:16 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,254
Posted By bark_eater

Spring time at the scrap yard... If I had been...

Spring time at the scrap yard... If I had been there 10 minutes earlier but I got 3 out of 6 wheels to work with... The Trek has a busted rear wheel, snapped rear derailleur, and a tweaked derailleur...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-24, 09:39 AM
Replies: 15,458
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Posted By bark_eater

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-24, 10:58 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,254
Posted By bark_eater

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-24, 09:50 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,254
Posted By bark_eater

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This is what happens if your not there when the bikes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-24, 03:57 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,254
Posted By bark_eater

The "surface rust" is a little weird, because I...

The "surface rust" is a little weird, because I think the frame is fully chromed. Maybe it was a red oxide paint of some sort. I'll investigate further tomorrow.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-24, 08:07 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,254
Posted By bark_eater

Probably should have stripped this at the yard,...

Probably should have stripped this at the yard, but its kind of diminishing returns when the aluminum bits cost 3x as much when separated from the frame and it was cold this morning.. Its an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-24, 03:35 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,254
Posted By bark_eater

I've got a leangth of a big old lead pipe for...

I've got a leangth of a big old lead pipe for making jaw covers, but copper might be a healthier choice.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,254
Posted By bark_eater

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,254
Posted By bark_eater

The Jaws are 6 1/2" and it weighed 60lbs with the...

The Jaws are 6 1/2" and it weighed 60lbs with the pintle mount.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-24, 12:09 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,254
Posted By bark_eater

Not too shabby for $20. The bolts are rattling...

Not too shabby for $20. The bolts are rattling around in the base. I'll loctite the pivot bolt when I put it back together.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-23, 01:25 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,254
Posted By bark_eater

The anodizing and markings are long gone from the...

The anodizing and markings are long gone from the bottle holder, and the legs on those chairs are super short, which is probably why some one was giving 6 away. I have most of them spread around the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-23, 12:48 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,254
Posted By bark_eater

The Christmas rush is on! I almost left these,...

The Christmas rush is on! I almost left these, but horizontal drop outs and cantilever brakes are not that common. And I have a wide set of chrome motorized dirt bike bars, that make a sound like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-23, 12:27 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,254
Posted By bark_eater

seril numba is 935A With the straight BMX fork...

seril numba is 935A With the straight BMX fork I'd guess its later production.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-23, 07:51 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,254
Posted By bark_eater

I'll find the cereals toomarah... HC is good?

I'll find the cereals toomarah... HC is good?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-23, 12:49 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,254
Posted By bark_eater

But wait, there's more: ...

But wait, there's more:
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-23, 12:37 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,254
Posted By bark_eater

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Well Grokked, ewe bonnie laddie!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-23, 01:29 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,254
Posted By bark_eater

It's missing the original wheel. I probably have...

It's missing the original wheel. I probably have a match, near match in the pile. The paint has a bunch of chips and rust spots, but black bikes are easy to touch up, so depending on how it shines...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-23, 10:12 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,254
Posted By bark_eater

Grabbed this Schwinn High Plains this morning....

Grabbed this Schwinn High Plains this morning. Apparently it was owned a by mechanic after my own heart. Its a lugged 90's mountain bike with splatter paint, who could resist? I'll be stripping this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-23, 05:45 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,254
Posted By bark_eater

These came from the area north of North East and...

These came from the area north of North East and south of Lancaster. I have a theory about the area and other similar spots. They are wonderful places to ride a bike, but the road traffic has...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-23, 05:02 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,254
Posted By bark_eater

​​​​​​ The original owner was 5'8". Said the...

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The original owner was 5'8". Said the bike shop set it up for him and it was his college commuter.

P.S. I got the tape measure out and the top tube is "only" 23.5 inches. The catalog...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-23, 06:13 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,254
Posted By bark_eater

Yup! or at least a related 90's effect.. ...

Yup! or at least a related 90's effect..

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-23, 03:20 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,254
Posted By bark_eater

No one ever listens to Admiral Akbar. I went for...

No one ever listens to Admiral Akbar. I went for a $25 kids mountain bike and there where 4 bikes waiting for me. $12.50 each, how could I say no?



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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-23, 10:02 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,254
Posted By bark_eater

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This morning I cut this very nice Sunshine Gyro master...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-23, 01:43 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,254
Posted By bark_eater

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-23, 09:46 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,254
Posted By bark_eater

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When it rains, it pours........
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-23, 08:40 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,254
Posted By bark_eater

Today's addition to the I want to be a frame...

Today's addition to the I want to be a frame builder when I grow up collection. Looks like an Oxweld w-22. I've got no idea if is useful, but figured I'd risk the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-23, 05:36 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,254
Posted By bark_eater

Still don't need any bikes.. a ridiculous Sunday...

Still don't need any bikes.. a ridiculous Sunday was spent and a Motobecane Grand Touring came home. Still in the van, but pictures to follow after the sun's back up. I bought it from the original...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-23, 08:41 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,254
Posted By bark_eater

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Probably not the best use of $11. It's a Hard Rock Sport...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-23, 06:34 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,254
Posted By bark_eater

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Newest addition to the I want to be a frame builder when...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-23, 10:40 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,254
Posted By bark_eater

He did the hand thing as he said "they will all...

He did the hand thing as he said "they will all fit in your car"
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-23, 09:37 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,254
Posted By bark_eater

When it rains ...

A Miyata 215 ST popped up locally for not much. It took a couple days to track the guy down, so I stopped by to take a look. I decided to pass and the price dropped. I hesitated a beat, and he said...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-23, 10:51 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,254
Posted By bark_eater

I actually had to travel some and pay some for...

I actually had to travel some and pay some for this one, but I was looking for some low mileage RX100 bits so this is firmly in the did ok column.

The frame measures at 20 3/8" but I'd call it a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-23, 05:00 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,254
Posted By bark_eater

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I think that there are different tips I can get with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-23, 04:01 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,254
Posted By bark_eater

Sort of relevant, today I picked up a used steam...

Sort of relevant, today I picked up a used steam cleaner. I tried it out on a grungy scrapyard crankset and it did a nice job clearing off the dirt and grease. I have tried cleaning aluminum...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-23, 01:41 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,254
Posted By bark_eater

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This stuff was there amidst a bunch cheap stripped...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-23, 01:34 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,254
Posted By bark_eater

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I Found these with the cotter press. Its some sort of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-23, 10:51 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,254
Posted By bark_eater

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spent a couple hours sorting through a fair ton of scrap...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-23, 02:34 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,254
Posted By bark_eater

23" Novara Arriba was on top of the pile today....

23" Novara Arriba was on top of the pile today. Unfortunately I wasn't there when it was unloaded, so what started the day as mint frame has numerous scratches and a forgivable dent on the top tube....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-23, 10:55 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,254
Posted By bark_eater

Did pretty good at the scrapyard this morning....

Did pretty good at the scrapyard this morning. There was a Rock Hopper and a Schwinn World Tourist sticking out of the pile. Both frames where damaged, but I got some parts off, And.... there was a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-23, 12:54 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,254
Posted By bark_eater

I guess the police dropped off all the bikes they...

I guess the police dropped off all the bikes they couldn't auction off. Mostly walmart stuff. There was the mangled remains of something nice, "Kona" maybe that gave up some Deore 9 speed bits, I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-23, 09:37 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,254
Posted By bark_eater

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​​​​​​The most recent addition to the I want to be a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-23, 09:57 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,254
Posted By bark_eater

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Picked this up for $10. It had a half removed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-23, 01:40 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,254
Posted By bark_eater

This ones a little sad. Its a Kabuki Super Speed...

This ones a little sad. Its a Kabuki Super Speed with "butted" HiTen... Its a one owner bike. Unfortunately said owner tossed it in the trailer first, and then loaded the rest of the scrap on top. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-23, 10:43 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,254
Posted By bark_eater

These are actual "Barn finds" I think the green...

These are actual "Barn finds" I think the green Schwinn will cleanup nicely with a phosphoric acid and Penetrol treament.

The black Racer frame will need a full soak to get rid of the rust. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-23, 11:36 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,254
Posted By bark_eater

I've got a bunch of smaller 80/20 to work with. I...

I've got a bunch of smaller 80/20 to work with. I figure when its time, I can buy a large cross section as a main beam, and have some confidence hasn't been on a dumpster ride.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-23, 10:30 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,254
Posted By bark_eater

I tried to pass up this "investment in my...

I tried to pass up this "investment in my future".... I've collected a bit of this extrusion stuff. A lot of its beat up, but when and if I get to building frames, I figure I'll have plenty of small...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-22, 10:04 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,254
Posted By bark_eater

Just another indicator that I spend too much time...

Just another indicator that I spend too much time parked in front of a computer... It was up on Farcebook for 32 minutes before I said "yes please"
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-22, 09:41 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,254
Posted By bark_eater

Found this forlorn Grand Jubile. The paint looks...

Found this forlorn Grand Jubile. The paint looks like a '75 but the dropout appears to be a standard Campagnolo. The condition is a little rough, so I'm glad I don't have to consider finding a Huret...
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