Recent content by jbeary

THANK YOU! The restoration was a completely satisfying experience too. I know now why people love their bikes so much. I can't tell you all what a thrill it is to ride this thing!

I finally got some pics of the Flightliner that I picked up this summer for $120 and have polishing and collecting parts for since. Bike, bike, bike... Pedals are Western Flyer NOS, I had the handlebars and goose-neck re-chromed, rims were from a guy I met here and re-spoked, candy glitter...

Yeah... that's the lacquer flaking off. It just happens over time. If you want to keep any part of the original finish, you could give it a light sanding with a low number steel wool followed by a good wipe down with lacquer thinner then top it back with more clear lacquer over a period of a few...

NICE! It's a '62 from what I can find. I have one just like this but it was much more beat up until recently. You have a really nice example of this bike and if you'd ever want to sell it or part it out, please let me know. It would be sad to part out since it's in such great shape. Begging to...

OHey Nate! It did not translate that was you when I saw your original post. Thank you for the insight and the pic, you’ve been a terrific resource into our summer foray of vintage bikes. That Colorfow you have is just fantastic! Your wife is a very lucky woman. I haven't yet cleaned up my...

WOW! GREAT JOB! Here's some pics of my wife's bike the day we brought it home: The seat as you can see is a little beat up as well. It's missing a metal piece on one side. Also, the rack on the back needs paint. The rest could be touched up which is what I'm planning. I do not want to...

I'll get some pics up next week... Thanks for asking. And thanks for the input. What I think deorman is saying is that any given bike having been built/designed for boys or girls, generally does not influence the cost or desirability. From what I can recall as a child, as a boy we would never...

Hi All, I'm completely ignorant, so please forgive me. This year my wife and I got into some old JC Higgings bikes. I bought her a 1953 Colorflow, complete and in very good unrestored condition. I bought myself a late 50's all chrome Flightliner. Both bikes were bought from separate private...