Recent content by Capn Dan

I've been trying to post my work in here, but it doesn't work. I read the directions and tried to follow them. I tried FB picture links, was told that wouldn't work, and Flickr was suggested. I loaded my pics to Flickr, and that didn't work. So I opened a Photobucket account and loaded my...

I assumed you meant that 26 x 1.75 / 47-559 was probably the original size, and I was saying that I would use that size. Sorry if my response was confusing, and thanks again for the help.

I'll do that. Thanks very much.

Okay, from the ID forum I've pretty much come to the conclusion that the bike I just got is an early '60s Ross. The tires that are on it, which were probably put on by the same bubba that painted it, are marked 26 x 1.75 / 47-559. Any recommendations as to the proper size to buy for these rims?

Thanks very much for your help.

Where is the serial number? I've looked in all the normal places and can't find it.

I picked up this vintage bike way back in the hills of northern Alabama last week, as a cheap starting point for a project. It doesn't have a headbadge, and I can't find any serial numbers in any of the usual places. Here's what I've been able to learn so far: - Obviously the seat and paint...