Recent content by papawrandy

Not trying to hi jack this tread but I was wondering about this also. I got a 20” bike out of a dumpster at work with a 2.8 tire on a freewheel rim. It has no brake components so I was wondering about mounting it on a coaster brake rim. What size is safe to use? It’s a beater bike for my...

I have been a car guy all my life,59 years come November. Working on bikes found at yard sales,junk yards and Craigslist lets me modify them and take some of itch away from not having time or money for hot rods. I can share them with my grandkids which is a big plus. All of you on here are...

Could anyone tell me what brand this fork is? Is it worth restoring?Looks like the threads are pretty rough. Thanks

Thanks,Adam!I will check for the decal

I am wondering if anyone can give a little help on finding when this WF Buzz Bike was made.The serial number is on the neck,so I think it has to be a '72 or later.The first letter looks like a p to me and the guy I got it from thought it was a h.I haven't seen either listed.Any help would be...

55...until Monday 11/03 :crazy:

The white chain looks cool with the white bike

Traded a Micargi Tahiti for this Western Flyer Buzzbike today.The chrome is rusty,but it looks complete.I have been looking for a muscle bike for awhile!Does anyone know how to date it? Thanks

That is the coolest shifter I have ever seen!

Anyone remember this commercial? http://www.yourememberthat.com/media/3175/WHAM_O_WHEELIE_BAR_TV_COMMERCIAL_1966/#.VA0GkPldW2B

I have this exact bike,I"ll be watching this one!

55...does that make me a classic?

Re: 26 inch DYNO FrankenBMX. DROPOUTS DONE! NEARLY FINISHED! Looks great!Can't wait to see some bike tricks! :D

Re: 198X Murray Monterey I picked one of these a while back.I put a wide tire on the front and narrow one on front.Threw on a set of motorcycle ape hangers and I'm waiting on a good deal on a banana seat and sissy bar for a 26" muscle bike look.Made in USA,cheap and fun to ride,what else can...

Nice build!I love the green color and the black really sets it off.Great job!