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I purchased this bike from The Cabe forums though I knew the guy from Schwinn forums. He is a great guy to work with and his packing was beyond anything I had seen before. I know for certain the bike is a 1965 by the serial # but I don't know what it is called. I saw a Columbia Thunderbolt ad...

I have been working on this for a few months...that thing called work kind of gets in the way. All I need to do is change out the tires and I'll be done. I an quite pleased with it, but there are some flaws that I am sure I will improve on with experience. This is how it began, a CL find...

Found this beautiful '69 Schwinn Deluxe Twinn on CL Santa Fe. Lady was so nice. We're very happy to add this bike to our family. We'd had so much fun today riding around the neighborhood.

I found these two bikes today at a garage sale. Both in great shape. 1st is a Peugot Record duMonde road bike. Great shape has alot of extras including lights (front and rear) and Cateyemate odometer. Second is a made for Raleigh Ramper 5 speed. I wasn't able to find much info on...

My friend recently told me about his barber since childhood. He said I should visit cause the guy has lots of bikes in and around his shop. Today was my second visit, first with my camera. I would estimate he has 50ish in the shop itself, and another 200 in the back in a big shed and around...

Louisville Slugger I hope no one has done this style before. After months of reading thru all of the threads, I have finally decided to build a customized bike. Not sure it would classify as a Rat or not, but here is the beginning. I found this bike by someone's garbage on trash day and the...

I was watching the Olympics yesterday and saw a Smuckers Commercial (I think it was smuckers) that recreated a little boy back in 50s (guessing) walking with his friend. He is pushing a an older bike along an old dirt road! I can't make out what kind it is, but neat nonetheless! Anyone seen...

I found this in the garage sale part of CL. Needs quite a bit of work. Thought it was too cool to pass. Anyone have any info on this bike I would definetly appreciate the help! Missing handlebars as you see. Also needs a new seat along with a few other parts. The gentleman I bought it...

Could those of you who use a paint gun to paint the bikes give me some recommendations? I have NO clue what/where to buy. What is a good cost? I have a compressor already. Thanks for the help in advance.

Found this yesterday at my favorite thrift store. '74 Schwinn Collegiate...has funky hand bars but everything else looks original. Needs quite abit of work.

This is nothing special but I thought the frame was interesting. I got this at a Thrift store on half price bike day. It is a Huffy Classic Limited or Limited Classic. Bike is in GREAT shape with SunTour components. Does anyone know what frame is this considered? Unisex? Womans? I...

I see alot of cool colors of peoples bikes. Where are you finding that variety of rattle can paint? Or are most using guns? Is there one brand you should chose over another? As usual, thanks for the help! Ron Albuquerque, NM

Ok, I am getting close to working on the chainguard on this 60s Hiawatha. It has a large screen or decal on it. Anyone have any idea how I can get this remade? Is there any compainies that would make these? My other thought was to paint the pattern and just get the lettering over the white...

I am sure this has been asked before but I haven't found a thread on it as yet. How long do you wait to paint after laying down the primer? Thanks in advance. Ron Albuquerque, NM

I have a 60s Hiawatha that is my first restoration project. I'm painting it the same scheme as seen. I want to put some whitewall tires on it. Size is 26 x 1.75. Anyone have any recommendations for finding those? Also, if anyone knows anything about the bike please let me know. I have had...

Hi everyone My name is Ron from Albuquerque, NM. I am married to a wonderful lady I met in Yellowstone NP and we have 3 kdis. I am new in this older bicycle collection after seeing a '74 Schwinn Collegiate at Goodwill and buying it for 10 bucks. After months of research, I have started to...