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have vintage ccm see attached pics any info greatly appreciated ,value ,parts ,year ,id ,source for parts
plan on correct resto

resto is a matter of taste. Some would strip this one and send it off to be refinished. Others would oil the chain, replace the tires and ride. the debate comes down to restore or preserve. Except for paint, this one is a good one to preserve. do the picture and the bike relate?

If the bike pictured is the same one as the bike in the photograph then I'd personally preserve it as is. I might do a very carefull overhaul to make it ridable if the tubing is still structurally sound. Is a family heirloom type of thing? Looks like it could have been your grandpa's bike, sure wish I had my grandpa's bike.

See if you can get any close up pics of the headtube and any other distinguishing features. Also look over the bike very closely to see if you can find any numbers stamped into it. Sometimes with the light just right you can get an angle image look with your eyes and pick out details from old paint lettering.

scruff....nice old photo.
some old threads on CCM.:D

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=128773&highlight=ccm

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=346180&highlight=ccm

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=448799&highlight=ccm

its the real deal pic is my dad, he whooped my tail riding that bike and he was 65 years old me 14

I know nothing about CCM bikes but it sure is neat that you have the history. Value shouldn't matter because you better not sell dad's bike.

im just a bean counter wondering how much i will have to spend before i over invest -its got a nasty but nice patina and some rust but would like to rechrome the bars and keep it semi orig
any idea what the original saddle would look like?

restoring a bike sounds expensive, until you try to do something automotive. That'll give you some perspective. I can do a complete showroom new resto on that bike cheaper than I can put a new skidplate and transmission mount under my Jeep. (Probably why the original skid plate (aka "Shovel") is still under there). I think that the saddle is more or less appropriate, although this kind of bike isn't my area of expertise...the strap holds the nose of the seat down, right?

the strap been there my whole life almost 50 yrs I want to find a cover that suits-:D its metal now
probably not too comfy,ps its not so cold in edmonton either

You can get that reupholstered...an upholstery shop can put new padding and cover on it.