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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-10, 10:53 AM
Replies: 3,018
Views: 874,069
Posted By bigbossman

Before, "as-found": ...

Before, "as-found":

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/jd6572/For%20Sale/ventura.jpg

Built up and ready for sale:

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/jd6572/For%20Sale/ventura-3.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-10, 01:10 PM
Replies: 3,018
Views: 874,069
Posted By bigbossman

Damn.... wanna paint one of mine? :D

Damn.... wanna paint one of mine? :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-10, 11:56 PM
Replies: 3,018
Views: 874,069
Posted By bigbossman

No - the brazing was done by an alcoholic Brit...

No - the brazing was done by an alcoholic Brit WWII vet. He was a fun guy to hang around with, but pretty cavalier with the torch. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-10, 09:29 PM
Replies: 3,018
Views: 874,069
Posted By bigbossman

Does the top headset cup/race say "McIver &...

Does the top headset cup/race say "McIver & Sons, Van Nuys, CA" on it? If so and it was built in the summer of 1973, I might have been one of the guys that assembled it. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-10, 04:31 PM
Replies: 3,018
Views: 874,069
Posted By bigbossman

Here's a repost from well over a year ago. It is...

Here's a repost from well over a year ago. It is the single most satisfying, dramatic before/after I was ever involved with. A friend and fellow BF'er came across a beat to death Paramount, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-10, 11:33 AM
Replies: 3,018
Views: 874,069
Posted By bigbossman

25 pages, over 48,000 views, and 732...

25 pages, over 48,000 views, and 732 replies......

I had no idea that when I started this thread it would be so popular - and without being a sticky!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-10, 12:54 AM
Replies: 3,018
Views: 874,069
Posted By bigbossman

Just for the sake of completeness: Before: ...

Just for the sake of completeness:

Before:
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/jd6572/bikes/ciocc/ciocc.jpg

After:
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/jd6572/bikes/ciocc/Ciocc-9-1.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-09, 01:22 AM
Replies: 3,018
Views: 874,069
Posted By bigbossman

Kinda went the other way with this one :) My...

Kinda went the other way with this one :) My first (and only) Pinarello - gone, but not forgotten. Stripped and sold on CL, tonight:

Before:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-09, 01:23 PM
Replies: 3,018
Views: 874,069
Posted By bigbossman

I much prefer building from a frame set, as...

I much prefer building from a frame set, as opposed to tearing a bike down, cleaning, and rebuilding.

RE: Ambrosio - I know. I love the stuff. :(



I stockpiled some, but almost every...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-09, 01:30 AM
Replies: 3,018
Views: 874,069
Posted By bigbossman

Hey - this was fun. Since the forum has been...

Hey - this was fun. Since the forum has been improved, search doesn't work for ****. Tabbing back for 39 pages to find a thread - priceless. Good job IB! :thumb:

Anyway, a modest "before and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-09, 11:50 PM
Replies: 3,018
Views: 874,069
Posted By bigbossman

^^ the gold pinstriping is a nice touch.

^^ the gold pinstriping is a nice touch.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-09, 09:27 PM
Replies: 3,018
Views: 874,069
Posted By bigbossman

Here's another - a 1974'ish Lygie that just went...

Here's another - a 1974'ish Lygie that just went to a happy recipient:

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/jd6572/Lygie/before-1.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-09, 12:01 PM
Replies: 3,018
Views: 874,069
Posted By bigbossman

The in-line levers are a must-have for children...

The in-line levers are a must-have for children and others with small hands - IMO. The brake levers are hard to reach and operate with short fingers, whether it is a "classic" lever or modern.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-09, 11:52 PM
Replies: 3,018
Views: 874,069
Posted By bigbossman

Before - a Schwinn Traveler III frame set: ...

Before - a Schwinn Traveler III frame set:
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/jd6572/For%20Sale/schwinntravelerIII.jpg

After - a complete Sora 8 speed bike, built for a friend's 11 year old...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-08, 01:11 AM
Replies: 3,018
Views: 874,069
Posted By bigbossman

Personally, I think this is a great idea. ...

Personally, I think this is a great idea. However, there exists no mechanism to do that. We cannot offer any "for sale" items here, and the general "for sale" forum is near useless for C&V stuff.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-08, 06:23 PM
Replies: 3,018
Views: 874,069
Posted By bigbossman

Finally finished the reconfiguration of my...

Finally finished the reconfiguration of my Cinelli. As received, it was configured with 9 speed indexed DT shifters, aero brakes, and a standard double/12-23 rear drive-train. Oh, yeah - 20mm tires...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-08, 10:35 PM
Replies: 3,018
Views: 874,069
Posted By bigbossman

A humble entry to the thread, but a pleasing...

A humble entry to the thread, but a pleasing transformation nevertheless. This bike actually belongs to BlankCrows, but it needed overhauling and my bike stand was empty, so......
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-08, 01:37 PM
Replies: 3,018
Views: 874,069
Posted By bigbossman

Because the market dictates it. Most of...

Because the market dictates it.

Most of the bikes I sell draw duty as campus or city bikes, and almost all of them end up in either S.F. or Berkeley. Triple cranks are a value-add because both...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-08, 10:10 AM
Replies: 3,018
Views: 874,069
Posted By bigbossman

Here's one I did early last December. I found a...

Here's one I did early last December. I found a forlorn little Cavaletto on CL, and turned it into a snappy little road bike. The co-ed the bought it was thrilled, and sent one of her bike-seeking...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-08, 09:46 AM
Replies: 3,018
Views: 874,069
Posted By bigbossman

Here's my latest, ready for resale. Subtle...

Here's my latest, ready for resale. Subtle differences, nothing major - a good cleaning and polishing, new tires, and new tape - but it spiffed up pretty well. I also removed the dork disk and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-08, 09:02 PM
Replies: 3,018
Views: 874,069
Posted By bigbossman

Those are the stock wheels off of my 2005 Giant...

Those are the stock wheels off of my 2005 Giant OCR. No great shakes, heavy AND flexy, at least for my size. They are no great shakes, but are more than adequate for this bike.

This bike is not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-08, 06:36 PM
Replies: 3,018
Views: 874,069
Posted By bigbossman

I picked up a lowly Schwinn Super Sport carcass...

I picked up a lowly Schwinn Super Sport carcass last summer, intending to strip off the Shimano RSX brakes and derailluers for building my daughter's Battaglin. I ended up going with Campy on that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-08, 11:51 AM
Replies: 3,018
Views: 874,069
Posted By bigbossman

My 1988 Miyata came from the factory with that...

My 1988 Miyata came from the factory with that seat post. I think USAZorro has it now. :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-08, 07:46 PM
Replies: 3,018
Views: 874,069
Posted By bigbossman

Maybe I should guard my secret sources more...

Maybe I should guard my secret sources more closely. :eek::)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-08, 10:58 AM
Replies: 3,018
Views: 874,069
Posted By bigbossman

probikekit.com. They have red, white, blue,...

probikekit.com. They have red, white, blue, yellow, and black. $2.88/roll, and no shipping or tax. I always have 10 or so rolls on-hand for my overhauls.

It is not cork or cork-like but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-08, 12:35 PM
Replies: 3,018
Views: 874,069
Posted By bigbossman

Dante, Is that red bar tape the Ambrosio...

Dante,

Is that red bar tape the Ambrosio stuff from PBK? Looks good for $3 tape!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-08, 11:38 AM
Replies: 3,018
Views: 874,069
Posted By bigbossman

Posting here, just just to make sure it's...

Posting here, just just to make sure it's plastered everywhere. :)

Before:
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/jd6572/Battaglin/bccedc2b.jpg

After:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-25-07, 11:29 AM
Replies: 3,018
Views: 874,069
Posted By bigbossman

I don't recall. I fished them out of the bin,...

I don't recall. I fished them out of the bin, installed them, and sold the bike a couple of days later. Pretty sure they were steel, as I remember taping from close to the stem down to the ends. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-07, 11:59 PM
Replies: 3,018
Views: 874,069
Posted By bigbossman

Changed the bars/stem, changed the wheelset,...

Changed the bars/stem, changed the wheelset, replaced cheap steel group with Exage 200 mtb group, added new cables/housings.

BEFORE:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-07, 07:28 PM
Replies: 3,018
Views: 874,069
Posted By bigbossman

I want one, and I cannot find it there.

I want one, and I cannot find it there.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-07, 07:49 PM
Replies: 3,018
Views: 874,069
Posted By bigbossman

I posted this one in the COTD thread, but I have...

I posted this one in the COTD thread, but I have a nice set of "before and after" pic so I thought I'd toss em in here, too. A late 80's Centurion Cavaletto in disrepair, that I converted back to a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-07, 01:46 PM
Replies: 3,018
Views: 874,069
Posted By bigbossman

Not to sound like a lech (( try to keep it a...

Not to sound like a lech (( try to keep it a secret!), but where does one get the pin-up inserts? For a friend, you understand..... :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-09-07, 03:07 PM
Replies: 3,018
Views: 874,069
Posted By bigbossman

Very nice. I have the Cinelli Groove( below,...

Very nice. I have the Cinelli Groove( below, silver) on my Pinarello, and like it a lot. But had I known about the Alter.....


http://xoomgear.com/i/p/l/STEM-1007.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-09-07, 01:00 PM
Replies: 3,018
Views: 874,069
Posted By bigbossman

I really, REALLY like the stem/seatpost combo. ...

I really, REALLY like the stem/seatpost combo. Where's you get that Cinelli stem?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-07, 02:58 PM
Replies: 3,018
Views: 874,069
Posted By bigbossman

You want trash to flash, eh? How about my...

You want trash to flash, eh? How about my Mondia?

Before, after tear-down. I received it as a complete bike, but didn't think to take a pic till after I stripped it. Features included crash...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-07, 09:14 AM
Replies: 3,018
Views: 874,069
Posted By bigbossman

I kind of liked the rear fender - why'd you ditch...

I kind of liked the rear fender - why'd you ditch it?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-07, 04:48 PM
Replies: 3,018
Views: 874,069
Posted By bigbossman

Here's how I received it: ...

Here's how I received it:
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t267/jd6572/For%20Sale/cd28e076.jpg

Here's how it left, with its' new owner:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-07, 10:49 PM
Replies: 3,018
Views: 874,069
Posted By bigbossman

The "Before And After" Thread

Most of the stuff found in thrifts and such are in disrepair, and since we spend so much time bringing them back to life I thought it might be a neat idea to have a "Before and After" thread to show...
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