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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 03:57 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 11,638
Posted By Murray Missile

That's partially how I got into bikes, they were...

That's partially how I got into bikes, they were my "new priority" to ween myself off of cars LOL.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 04:46 AM
Replies: 270
Views: 11,638
Posted By Murray Missile

Yeah, as some of you have probably noticed I'm...

Yeah, as some of you have probably noticed I'm not doing so good at this reduction thing right now. N+3 in less than 10 days. :(:o #1 was for parts and has been stripped. #2 was also for parts,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 07:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 482
Posted By Murray Missile

I dug out a chrome 1" threadless Cro-Mo fork I...

I dug out a chrome 1" threadless Cro-Mo fork I bought several years ago and from the crown race down it's nearly an exact match! Maybe my LBS can graft the steerer tube from the Rossi fork onto the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 06:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 482
Posted By Murray Missile

I noticed that as well, to be fair the first one...

I noticed that as well, to be fair the first one was for parts. The 2nd I bought for the barcons, it just happens to be my size. :rolleyes: As for this thinning thing what I meant to say was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 482
Posted By Murray Missile

I appreciate the input, I've been in QC for 45...

I appreciate the input, I've been in QC for 45 years. 25 as an inspector, mostly metal fab, welding, machining, etc. and 20 as a Quality Engineer. One of my strong points is failure analysis. Trust...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 04:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 482
Posted By Murray Missile

Picked up a delapidated Rossi.

It's Italian built, Columbus frame with Campy dropouts, not much of the tubing decal left. Fork has the "custom reverse rake" LOL but the frame was unharmed, believe me I looked it over VERY closely....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,641
Posted By Murray Missile

Had a pretty decent day in the garage, Dave is...

Had a pretty decent day in the garage, Dave is staring to look like a bicycle again. Headset rebuilt; fork back in; brake calipers disassembled, cleaned, reassembled and mounted with new shoes;...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,641
Posted By Murray Missile

Got a lot done today, crankset disassembled,...

Got a lot done today, crankset disassembled, crank and chainwheels cleaned and clearcoated to delay rusting again and small parts soaking in vinegar overnight. Frame and fork cleaned of the heavy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 826
Posted By Murray Missile

I am so sorry to hear that, we had some nice...

I am so sorry to hear that, we had some nice exchanges over the years. We had another thing in common besides bikes, my actual name is Glenn. He will be missed by those who knew him here as well.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 07:59 AM
Replies: 270
Views: 11,638
Posted By Murray Missile

One down, a few dozen to go....... went to a good...

One down, a few dozen to go....... went to a good home. A young couple with vintage VooDoo MTB's that were in the market for a hybrid. I built this up from a frame I got off Ebay UK, it was a UK only...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 07:46 AM
Replies: 8,323
Views: 3,093,190
Posted By Murray Missile

I've posted it on just about every other thread I...

I've posted it on just about every other thread I could, no reason to skip this one LOL. 1987 Raleigh Technium with Shimano RSX 3X7.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 06:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 636
Posted By Murray Missile

Does "the Pig" count? Can't say that moniker...

Does "the Pig" count? Can't say that moniker really fits it now though. I built it from a frameset about 3 weeks ago, mostly from parts I had on hand that were purchased for other projects and never...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 04:29 AM
Replies: 22,328
Views: 4,642,345
Posted By Murray Missile

I had the misfortune to have agreed to work on a...

I had the misfortune to have agreed to work on a couple of those for a neighbor during the pandemic. Two zeroes is right...... however $0.06 would be the correct arrangement.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 04:11 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,641
Posted By Murray Missile

Dave has not been abandoned, just been trying to...

Dave has not been abandoned, just been trying to knock out some low hanging fruit. Hoping to get some cleaning done on it this weekend.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 04:44 PM
Replies: 15,450
Views: 4,071,980
Posted By Murray Missile

I fell off the wagon..... again. This Kuwahara...

I fell off the wagon..... again. This Kuwahara Cutlass is a parts donor, I picked it up a couple days ago. I mainly wanted the crankset. 4130 Chrome Moly with lots of rack mounts.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 395
Posted By Murray Missile

It's home and it is a "Cutlass" according to the...

It's home and it is a "Cutlass" according to the script on the top tube. Rougher than it looked in the ad picture but still well worth the purchase price in parts. The frame and fork are straight and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 77,254
Posted By Murray Missile

Finally done after years of hanging in the...

Finally done after years of hanging in the rafters.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 04:38 PM
Replies: 3,017
Views: 872,438
Posted By Murray Missile

Before: ...

Before:

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After:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 04:25 PM
Replies: 7,798
Views: 921,354
Posted By Murray Missile

Finally got this one put together after having...

Finally got this one put together after having the frameset hanging in the rafters for several years. Kind of thrown together, mostly with what I had on hand as much as possible because I'm in "N-1"...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 01:29 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,674
Posted By Murray Missile

Here's the proof, bar tape doesn't look terrible...

Here's the proof, bar tape doesn't look terrible but I got all done and realized I wrapped both sides the same directionn from the ends of the bars to the levers...... :bang:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 07:49 AM
Replies: 7,798
Views: 921,354
Posted By Murray Missile

Found that out the hardway on the '67 Varsity...

Found that out the hardway on the '67 Varsity dump rescue. :eek: The paint isn't any too tough either.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-30-24, 07:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 240
Posted By Murray Missile

They're 29 X 2.0 Flat Guards, I bought them for...

They're 29 X 2.0 Flat Guards, I bought them for another build but neglected to double check the distance between the chain stays at the very front and they wouldn't fit after I got them mounted....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 03:11 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 11,638
Posted By Murray Missile

Well, gave one away today, this one is going to...

Well, gave one away today, this one is going to my Daughter-In-Law and yes, she is fairly tall. Had it on Marketplace for 2 weeks with zero views.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 03:05 PM
Replies: 7,798
Views: 921,354
Posted By Murray Missile

Just finished this non-C&V build. It's a NOS 2014...

Just finished this non-C&V build. It's a NOS 2014 VooDoo Marasa hybrid frame I bought from the UK built as a 1X9. The initial test ride felt good but not sure if it's a keeper yet. Pretty sure it's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-24, 06:33 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,641
Posted By Murray Missile

Bottom bracket pieces are here, many thanks again...

Bottom bracket pieces are here, many thanks again @Deal4Fuji ! Paint cleanup hasn't gone as planned, evidently all those years in the weather has softened the paint and even light rubbing with the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-24, 05:30 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 11,638
Posted By Murray Missile

Yep, that's it in a nut shell. That's how I was...

Yep, that's it in a nut shell. That's how I was raised, my parents both went through the Great Depression and they didn't throw things away when they got broken or were wearing out they fixed them...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 15,450
Views: 4,071,980
Posted By Murray Missile

I think you can be given a pass on this one! Good...

I think you can be given a pass on this one! Good save. :thumb:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 623
Posted By Murray Missile

11-36t cassette is on and works like a dream on...

11-36t cassette is on and works like a dream on the stand. Still have some other things to do on it before I can take it for a test ride.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 04:25 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,674
Posted By Murray Missile

Correct FD is finally here, had to give it a good...

Correct FD is finally here, had to give it a good cleaning, it was pretty grungy. RD cleaned and lubed as well. Had to put headset bearings back in to soak, that gunk isn't going without a fight....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 04:01 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,105
Posted By Murray Missile

My vote is "C", none of the above. Not sure where...

My vote is "C", none of the above. Not sure where you are but with the current state of the bike market 50/60 bucks will get you some solid complete "mechanic specials" if you exercise some patience....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,641
Posted By Murray Missile

I didn't mean for you to go to so much trouble...

I didn't mean for you to go to so much trouble but I appreciate it. Now I have to do the same thing at this end. :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 03:35 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,641
Posted By Murray Missile

Thanks but @Deal4Fuji has me covered, my crank...

Thanks but @Deal4Fuji has me covered, my crank and chainwheels will clean up but the bearings and cones were in BAD, BAD shape.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,641
Posted By Murray Missile

I got it from the original owner, they had...

I got it from the original owner, they had originally had the matching girl's bike but their daughter took it to college and didn't bother to bring it home when she graduated. It's a Varsity Deluxe...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 07:20 PM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,965
Posted By Murray Missile

I was searching for Suns on Ebay when I found...

I was searching for Suns on Ebay when I found these and there weren't any Sun rims listed or I would have bought the Suns.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 11:44 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,965
Posted By Murray Missile

I couldn't find any and the two times I did they...

I couldn't find any and the two times I did they cancelled my order becaue they sold out before they could process my order. The LTD isn't any show piece so as long as they'll lace up OK they should...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-24, 05:46 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,641
Posted By Murray Missile

Enablers to the left of me, enablers to the right...

Enablers to the left of me, enablers to the right LOL. PM sent.

Looks like "Dave" gets a reprieve from the Governor. :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-24, 04:08 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,965
Posted By Murray Missile

Thanks for the feedback. Primary goal is to...

Thanks for the feedback. Primary goal is to replace the badly pitted chrome rims for aesthetics and improved braking. Weight savings is a definite bonus but I'd gain more by shedding my own excess...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 06:54 PM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,965
Posted By Murray Missile

Picked up a pair of these for my LTD 3 after a...

Picked up a pair of these for my LTD 3 after a couple failed attempts at buying 26 X 1-3/8" Sun rims. They came yesterday, not quite like the picture. They look to have a polished finish in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 06:05 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,641
Posted By Murray Missile

I will. I plan to strip it down this weekend...

I will. I plan to strip it down this weekend while I'm waiting on parts for my Technium and start cleaning up the fork and frame. I'm not going to go crazy on it, it's too small for me. I just want...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 04:32 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,641
Posted By Murray Missile

No paint, just a good deep cleaning and maybe a...

No paint, just a good deep cleaning and maybe a clear coat to preserve its natural "beauty". Probably just a good wax job though. You'd be amazed at what's still under all that surface rust. I used...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 05:11 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,641
Posted By Murray Missile

Trust me, it's as bad as it looks. Why do it?...

Trust me, it's as bad as it looks. Why do it? "Because it's there" and I can. :lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-24, 04:13 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,641
Posted By Murray Missile

Murray Missile's March Madness

Or, How to earn your "Varsity" letter the hard way.

I had planned to drag this 1967 Schwinn Varsity to the curb, it had been out in the elements for years before I got it but when I went back to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-24, 05:44 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,674
Posted By Murray Missile

Oh yeah almost forgot, my RSX front derailleur...

Oh yeah almost forgot, my RSX front derailleur has a 28.6 ID clamp, the Technium has a 31.8 OD seat tube........ :twitchy: Found the right FD at a very reasonable price but it's another delay. Ebay...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-24, 05:37 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,354
Posted By Murray Missile

I just grabbed this as a quick example, never...

I just grabbed this as a quick example, never gave the QR much thought.

I've had a few bikes with the QR on the hanger like the one pictured but Suntour or Dia Compe IIRC, the ones I had were...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,674
Posted By Murray Missile

Been working on the Technium, I decided it's not...

Been working on the Technium, I decided it's not a keeper so I'm building it to sell. If anyone is interested 700 X 35's are not a practical fit in a 1987 Technium 480 but 32's have lots of room....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-24, 05:08 PM
Replies: 7,798
Views: 921,354
Posted By Murray Missile

Made some changes to my "knee rehab" bike and put...

Made some changes to my "knee rehab" bike and put it on Marketplace a little bit ago as I no longer need it, the 1st step in N-1 2024.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-24, 07:46 AM
Replies: 270
Views: 11,638
Posted By Murray Missile

Fortunately for me about the only bikes on...

Fortunately for me about the only bikes on Marketplace right now are $1800 Treks people bought during the pandemic and rode once and dust covered $50 Wal Mart Schwinns that people bought during the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-24, 05:27 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 11,638
Posted By Murray Missile

I'm working on the same thing. I also made a...

I'm working on the same thing.

I also made a list of a half dozen bikes today to get ready to sell right away, among them a Dahon Boardwalk coaster brake folder I bought to get around on before I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-24, 05:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 458
Posted By Murray Missile

I do that on all my bikes I store overhead so I'm...

I do that on all my bikes I store overhead so I'm less likely to snag the saddle when moving things underneath them.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-24, 05:25 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 11,638
Posted By Murray Missile

In the early days it was just about anything my...

In the early days it was just about anything my size as they didn't seem to come up very often. As time progressed I started working my way up in quality as I could afford to or if I found a really...
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