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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-15, 07:18 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,129
Posted By SteveSGP

Clean it up and ride it, well built but fairly...

Clean it up and ride it, well built but fairly heavy bikes. I've had a few through the garage but never found one to keep as I require an exceptionally large frame.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-14, 07:09 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,129
Posted By SteveSGP

Got this beautiful little 1974 SuperCourse MkII...

Got this beautiful little 1974 SuperCourse MkII from it's original owner a couple days ago, it's been hanging in the garage for years and appears to be 100% original, should clean up beautifully.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-12, 08:48 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,129
Posted By SteveSGP

What John said. It's easy to ID the third...

What John said.

It's easy to ID the third gen because the steel plug is visible in between the fork legs and you can be double sure by sticking a magnet to it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-12, 07:13 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,129
Posted By SteveSGP

It was aluminum and there were three versions,...

It was aluminum and there were three versions, the first two being the most dangerous and the third (what I have) pretty well reinforced with a steel plug to connect the fork to the steer tube but I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-12, 12:02 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,129
Posted By SteveSGP

Yup, just noticed that. It just looks so similar...

Yup, just noticed that. It just looks so similar to the original that I didn't even think twice about it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-12, 07:12 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,129
Posted By SteveSGP

You do know about the fork right? Even if it's a...

You do know about the fork right? Even if it's a third revision (as mine is) I've been advised repeatedly not to ride them with the alloy fork.

Is the bottom bracket threaded now? If so it's a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-12, 08:15 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,129
Posted By SteveSGP

Looks a lot like a Viscount to me, any close up...

Looks a lot like a Viscount to me, any close up of the seat cluster? Especially where the seat stays meet.

The Viscount I just did before and after,

Seat cluster,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-12, 07:48 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,129
Posted By SteveSGP

Got these straight out of a dumpster, ...

Got these straight out of a dumpster,

Raleigh Technium 440,

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/FORDSVTPARTS/Bikes/DSC06996.jpg

And what I believe is a Schwinn Superior,
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-12, 02:10 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,129
Posted By SteveSGP

It was in a dump, to be honest I'd have probably...

It was in a dump, to be honest I'd have probably done the same thing rather than risk letting it get scrapped.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-11, 08:22 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,129
Posted By SteveSGP

I guess I was assuming the bike would be...

I guess I was assuming the bike would be disassembled for cleaning. I shouldn't assume.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-11, 03:29 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,129
Posted By SteveSGP

Various acid baths will work, lots of people use...

Various acid baths will work, lots of people use Oxalic acid which is used as a deck wash, I use an acid wash that's sold for cleaning rust stains from concrete.

Otherwise naval jelly works,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-11, 06:25 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,129
Posted By SteveSGP

Snagged this Gitane for free off Craigslist a...

Snagged this Gitane for free off Craigslist a couple days ago,

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/FORDSVTPARTS/Bikes/DSC06632.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-11, 07:19 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,129
Posted By SteveSGP

Got my daughter a really nice Schwinn Transit...

Got my daughter a really nice Schwinn Transit that literally came out of a dumpster.

Looked virtually unridden right down to the nubs and excess rubber from moulding the tires, aired it up tires,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-11, 03:04 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,129
Posted By SteveSGP

One of our delivery drivers found this in the...

One of our delivery drivers found this in the ditch abut a week and a half ago, majorly tacoed rear wheel, missing front and a rusty chain.

Cleaned it up, greased it, new chain, cables, swapping...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-11, 07:01 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,129
Posted By SteveSGP

Snagged this lovely Voyager 11.8 yesterday off...

Snagged this lovely Voyager 11.8 yesterday off the local CL for $40.00 :)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/FORDSVTPARTS/Bikes/DSC05640.jpg

It's on the small end of the scale of what I can...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-11, 08:04 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,129
Posted By SteveSGP

Or bar wrap :)

Or bar wrap :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-11, 05:51 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,129
Posted By SteveSGP

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/FORDSVTPARTS...

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/FORDSVTPARTS/Funny%20pics/me_want.jpg

That's a gorgeous Raleigh, I'd love to find one my size some day.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-11, 01:57 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,129
Posted By SteveSGP

Actually he's the wheeler dealer, he figured it...

Actually he's the wheeler dealer, he figured it out on his own and yes I am proud of him. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-11, 01:57 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,129
Posted By SteveSGP

Yours looks like it's well loved and used, that's...

Yours looks like it's well loved and used, that's what I like to see.

BTW-I still had to lift the thing on to the roof of the car :(
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-11, 06:01 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,129
Posted By SteveSGP

Picked this up at Goodwill yesterday after my 12...

Picked this up at Goodwill yesterday after my 12 year old son talked them down from $40.00 to $30.00 :)

1963 Varsity, it's got some really neat details like braze on Huret downtube shifters,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-11, 07:26 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,129
Posted By SteveSGP

Speaking of awesome moms, mine picked up this...

Speaking of awesome moms, mine picked up this beautiful little Fuji at a garage sale today for $10.00!!

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/FORDSVTPARTS/Bikes/DSC04952.jpg

And, one of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-11, 07:55 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,129
Posted By SteveSGP

Geez, why can't there be a dump like you guys...

Geez, why can't there be a dump like you guys have around here?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-11, 10:44 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,129
Posted By SteveSGP

In my case it's not a problem, at least in the...

In my case it's not a problem, at least in the summer when the rack is on the car :)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/FORDSVTPARTS/PERSONAL%20JUNK/DSC03045.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-11, 08:06 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,129
Posted By SteveSGP

That's when you tell the wife and kids to get out...

That's when you tell the wife and kids to get out and wait while you run the bikes home ;)

I know mine wouldn't mind :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-11, 04:22 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,129
Posted By SteveSGP

Thanks guys, no number on the head badge but the...

Thanks guys, no number on the head badge but the '72-'73 sounds about right to me as well.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-11, 08:28 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,129
Posted By SteveSGP

Picked up this World Traveler at Goodwill the...

Picked up this World Traveler at Goodwill the other day and I'm having trouble dating it, little help please?

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/FORDSVTPARTS/Bikes/DSC04472.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-11, 07:47 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,129
Posted By SteveSGP

Picked this up last night, it's getting it's own...

Picked this up last night, it's getting it's own thread :)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/FORDSVTPARTS/Bikes/DSC04321.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-11, 09:25 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,129
Posted By SteveSGP

I'll probably clean up the Schwinn and see what I...

I'll probably clean up the Schwinn and see what I can get for it.

I'm also hoping I can save that Wright saddle, I'm thinking it'll come back with a little Neatsfoot.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-11, 08:32 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,129
Posted By SteveSGP

Got these for $20.00 each, I honestly consider it...

Got these for $20.00 each, I honestly consider it $40.00 for the Raleigh because I really don't know if I can do much with the Schwinn.

I need to decode the serial number for the Raleigh but the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-11, 04:05 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,129
Posted By SteveSGP

Picked up this little Raleigh Rampar today for...

Picked up this little Raleigh Rampar today for $20.00 from it's original owner, should clean up and flip pretty easily.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/FORDSVTPARTS/Bikes/DSC04190.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-11, 05:29 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,129
Posted By SteveSGP

I think it's just standard routing for that style...

I think it's just standard routing for that style frame and caliper, Here's a couple I've had with that routing.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/FORDSVTPARTS/Bikes/DSC02361-1.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-11, 04:35 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,129
Posted By SteveSGP

What's wrong with the cable routing? I've seen...

What's wrong with the cable routing? I've seen numerous bikes set up that way and it works exactly as it should.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-11, 10:30 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,129
Posted By SteveSGP

Here's the three I just picked up from two...

Here's the three I just picked up from two different sellers,

1969 Continental,
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/FORDSVTPARTS/Bikes/DSC04148.jpg

1972 Varsity,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-11, 08:08 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,129
Posted By SteveSGP

Overpaid?! Heck, I'll give you $5.00 for the...

Overpaid?!

Heck, I'll give you $5.00 for the Varsity by itself :D

I actually picked up a Continental and a Varsity to flip today, I only wish they were that cheap.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-11, 06:57 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,129
Posted By SteveSGP

That's a great looking bike for $40.00!!

That's a great looking bike for $40.00!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-11, 03:03 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,129
Posted By SteveSGP

Nice find, looks like a mid seventies Interclub.

Nice find, looks like a mid seventies Interclub.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-11, 08:05 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,129
Posted By SteveSGP

It's a 27" frame so yeah, it's huge but then I'm...

It's a 27" frame so yeah, it's huge but then I'm 6'6" so it should be perfect if not a touch tall but I'll be able to stretch out on this one.

As for the wheels, They're 700s but I didn't look at...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-11, 06:42 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,129
Posted By SteveSGP

I snagged this 1979 Super Grand Prix Nottingham...

I snagged this 1979 Super Grand Prix Nottingham built bike off Craigslist today, It obviously needs some love but it should be a great bike when done.

$25.00 and it's my size, fits me better than...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-11, 06:30 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,129
Posted By SteveSGP

That Uo8 is stunning!

That Uo8 is stunning!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-11, 03:09 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,129
Posted By SteveSGP

I just looked at their site and didn't see any...

I just looked at their site and didn't see any that cheap, got a link?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-11, 10:58 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,129
Posted By SteveSGP

Oh, Trust me I'll give it my best effort :)

Oh, Trust me I'll give it my best effort :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-11, 10:24 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,129
Posted By SteveSGP

I wish :( ...

I wish :(

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/FORDSVTPARTS/Bikes/DSC04040.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/FORDSVTPARTS/Bikes/DSC04043.jpg

It's just amazing to me that all the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-11, 09:51 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,129
Posted By SteveSGP

Got this little beauty yesterday from a friend...

Got this little beauty yesterday from a friend who rescued it from his grandmothers basement, sadly it looks like it had some poor storage for a time as all the chrome is shot :(

Fuji Special Road...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-10, 10:59 PM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,083,129
Posted By SteveSGP

Just recently picked up this mixte Lotus for...

Just recently picked up this mixte Lotus for $15.00, I just tore it down last night and commenced on cleanup. Should turn out nice.

Rescued it from a slow death in some guys back yard.
...
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