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03-18-24, 08:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 398
Posted By cudak888

Fun with Metra, I take it. No chance you might...

Fun with Metra, I take it. No chance you might know if the City keeps old records, do they?



Same. Not sure I want to waste a B72 on it though :lol:



Wonder if there's any sanity in...
03-17-24, 07:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 398
Posted By cudak888

Seriously, if anyone here wants it, I'll go over...

Seriously, if anyone here wants it, I'll go over there and see if it's still available. It'll probably cost more than a bike to ship it - it is as massive as the XJS's bonnet.



I'm genuinely...
03-17-24, 11:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 398
Posted By cudak888

“I’ve been collecting bikes just shy of 20 years...

“I’ve been collecting bikes just shy of 20 years now. There are bikes I would gladly spend an entire day riding. Thanks to the saddle, this isn’t one of them.”
...
03-17-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 398
Posted By cudak888

I’ve had a few fun jaunts on it, but there is no...

I’ve had a few fun jaunts on it, but there is no way it’s replacing the 1980 Raleigh Sports. Or any Sports, for that matter.

-Kurt
03-17-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 398
Posted By cudak888

Fast forward to this weekend - I had a chance to...

Fast forward to this weekend - I had a chance to clean it up.

Long story short, it looks great and the saddle is a close cousin of the Worst Saddle in The World that pastorbobnlnh currently has on...
03-17-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 398
Posted By cudak888

A Jaguar that isn’t a Schwinn and a Schwinn that’s not a racer.

Last weekend, I went to see this - despite every known reason to mankind to run the hell away from it:
...
03-13-24, 05:41 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 8,480
Posted By cudak888

That lines up with my '79/80 Rudge, which also...

That lines up with my '79/80 Rudge, which also has them cut in. The '54 DL-5 has pressed ends.

The Humber fork is an odd duck to pin down as it's not Raleigh pattern, but it is pretty much the...
03-08-24, 06:30 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 8,480
Posted By cudak888

Funny thing, the Elf in the 1940 catalog has...

Funny thing, the Elf in the 1940 catalog has duplex forks. The only ones that vary from this are the racing/club models and the Standard and Low Gravity Carriers.

Most notably, the Cob Safety...
03-01-24, 07:54 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 8,480
Posted By cudak888

I just realized that I didn't really get a chance...

I just realized that I didn't really get a chance to explain how this went from the fender repair to a display:

Long story short, the collection and the Bike Share Museum was invited to be part of...
02-29-24, 05:31 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,875
Posted By cudak888

The Moulton has come a way since a storage unit...

The Moulton has come a way since a storage unit in Pembroke Pines.

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02-29-24, 05:29 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 8,480
Posted By cudak888

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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02-28-24, 06:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 500
Posted By cudak888

That's the brilliance of AdventureManCO's...

That's the brilliance of AdventureManCO's Crapamount. Put the trailer connector on the left dropout, and it holds the frame together. Put it on the right dropout, and the frame disassembles...
02-26-24, 09:07 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 8,480
Posted By cudak888

Done. ...

Done.

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02-25-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,875
Posted By cudak888

I had to touchup the fender on my ‘39 Humber this...

I had to touchup the fender on my ‘39 Humber this week, and so went ahead and finally cleaned and re-shot the Moulton racks.

I’ll let the pictures do the talking:
...
02-25-24, 06:50 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 8,480
Posted By cudak888

I grabbed the first can of Universal White...

I grabbed the first can of Universal White Dupli-Color I happened to have in my spray can bin, it's usually pretty good for ever so slightly aged white.

I am not confident in saying that the...
02-25-24, 06:23 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 8,480
Posted By cudak888

Just closed up - clubman, will follow up on your...

Just closed up - clubman, will follow up on your kind offer later in the evening (the answer is yes!)

In the meantime:
...
02-24-24, 07:18 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 8,480
Posted By cudak888

Time for an explanation for what transpired in...

Time for an explanation for what transpired in the photos above. ^

I must have been doing five things at once in between these pictures, including chatting with a few neighbors and fielding a call...
02-24-24, 07:00 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,500
Posted By cudak888

I was about to comment about how tasteful,...

I was about to comment about how tasteful, restrained, and lovely this build is with the Prugnat 62's up front, and then Jim dropped that mind-blowing fact that the crown is a stamped Nervex piece....
02-24-24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 8,480
Posted By cudak888

More progress: ...

More progress:

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02-24-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 8,480
Posted By cudak888

Pictures now, explanations later! ...

Pictures now, explanations later!

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02-23-24, 10:47 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 8,480
Posted By cudak888

One more picture. Look at the witness marks vs....

One more picture. Look at the witness marks vs. the fender's corrected position. It was off about 3/16 of an inch.
...
02-23-24, 10:45 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 8,480
Posted By cudak888

There is some progress on the aptly-named...

There is some progress on the aptly-named "Sheesh: The Nightmare!" happening this week, mainly as it is booked it for a show next week ("procrastinator!") and want it (finally) done.
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02-22-24, 06:35 AM
Replies: 6,479
Views: 756,757
Posted By cudak888

I'm pretty sure I don't have any polished MA2's,...

I'm pretty sure I don't have any polished MA2's, but will keep a look out.

Since we're on the subject: If anyone has a black (not brown/hard anodized) newer box-section 36 hole rim, let me know. I...
02-18-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,837
Posted By cudak888

That's why I inquired about the dropout SN, just...

That's why I inquired about the dropout SN, just to be sure it was a Superior ;)

-Kurt
02-16-24, 09:02 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,837
Posted By cudak888

110% a Superior. Interesting that someone sliced...

110% a Superior. Interesting that someone sliced the bottom of the 1010 dropout to allow for easier installation. The rear triangle on these are fairly tight; I have trouble with 23C's and fenders...
02-16-24, 07:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,182
Posted By cudak888

It's been years since I've dug into this so the...

It's been years since I've dug into this so the information is not committed to memory, but as I recall, there are more than a few "old pattern" Superiors wearing the '83 decal and paint scheme...
02-14-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 17,694
Posted By cudak888

He's been working on an plan to mount Bluemels...

He's been working on an plan to mount Bluemels TDF shorty fenders to it.

;)

-Kurt
02-08-24, 06:38 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,661
Posted By cudak888

Finished wiring it up. Took two hours to...

Finished wiring it up.

Took two hours to come up with a wiring scheme that worked with the factory length and didn’t look terrible.
...
02-07-24, 05:18 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 11,510
Posted By cudak888

Email only. PM me if you need it. -Kurt

Email only. PM me if you need it.

-Kurt
02-06-24, 07:29 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 11,510
Posted By cudak888

Anything Raleigh 1950's or earlier + fenders and...

Anything Raleigh 1950's or earlier + fenders and chainguard from a Lemon Yellow Sports - if need be, a donor if cheap enough.

-Kurt
02-05-24, 11:40 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,661
Posted By cudak888

As with my '52 Sports...

As with my '52 Sports (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1210052-1-1-1952-say-hello-another-raleigh-sports-4.html), I've been dragging my feet with this one, but lucked into some donor parts...
02-05-24, 11:32 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 11,510
Posted By cudak888

I realize I've been leaving this thread hanging...

I realize I've been leaving this thread hanging for a good two years or so. I've been dragging my feet to complete this one, but there's a show coming up at the end of February that I want to have...
01-28-24, 04:47 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,509
Posted By cudak888

Ooh. Now you're giving me ideas... ...

Ooh. Now you're giving me ideas...

...that'll piss off the Delta enthusiasts :lol:

-Kurt
01-26-24, 10:54 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,509
Posted By cudak888

Finally got the darn things. Cost way too much. ...

Finally got the darn things. Cost way too much.

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Touched up the paint...
01-17-24, 05:13 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,509
Posted By cudak888

That'll keep 'ol Gator McKlusky out. -Kurt

That'll keep 'ol Gator McKlusky out.

-Kurt
01-16-24, 10:00 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,509
Posted By cudak888

My response to this comment will take some time,...

My response to this comment will take some time, a few props, a gifted camera operator, and some blue suede shoes.

-Kurt
01-15-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 201
Posted By cudak888

1953 Raleigh Superbe Sports Tourist Ladies' Frameset - Model 24L - rough

This is a surface-rusty 1953 Raleigh Superbe Sports Tourist ladies' frameset (Model 24L), with original locking fork (no key), fenders, bottom bracket cups and spindle, and headset (minus lamp...
01-14-24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,509
Posted By cudak888

Only two rooms in the house are concrete slab....

Only two rooms in the house are concrete slab. The Moulton hasn't broken through the joists.

I do have to show you the Bad Idea Cranbrook (modern) that I'm converting into an e-bike. I didn't want...
01-14-24, 03:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 572
Posted By cudak888

Shimano 600EX FC-6207 Left Crankarm 172.5mm Vintage L'Eroica Ready! (PARTS/REPAIR)

If you are reading this fine bit of English prose, that means you've been sucke- lucked into finding this vintage Shimano 600 crankarm in really nice shape - at least, partially.

You see, there...
01-13-24, 10:42 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,509
Posted By cudak888

I thought of mounting the Moulton on the other...

I thought of mounting the Moulton on the other wall. The center of gravity of a small wheel bike means it'll flip over and fall off :lol:

-Kurt
01-13-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 18,301
Posted By cudak888

I haven't tinkered much with Leo or many of the...

I haven't tinkered much with Leo or many of the other projects - I've been too busy distracting myself with other crap - but in the process of building new wall display supports for it...
01-13-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,509
Posted By cudak888

Quick note: For anyone curious why I fitted these...

Quick note: For anyone curious why I fitted these to the wall with wedge anchors: There's no drywall in these 1940's-era Florida rooms. It's straight to CMU wall.



Ah, but true celebration...
01-12-24, 11:57 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,509
Posted By cudak888

"Wall hanger." (DIY fancy wall display)

Not long ago, I posted some pictures of a room that I renovated (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1268035-self-indulgent-i-made-man-cave-3-speeds-thread.html) to display some of the...
12-11-23, 09:00 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,303
Posted By cudak888

You're right. I've been seeing a lot of nuts...

You're right. I've been seeing a lot of nuts around here, though they're always very complementary.

-Kurt
12-09-23, 05:33 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,573
Posted By cudak888

The intended project fell through because of...

The intended project fell through because of scheduling issues to bend and braze the fork. The BMW just showed up last week, so it was way too late to the party.

However, it has been the butt of a...
12-09-23, 08:12 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,573
Posted By cudak888

-- Strip and start the repaint of the beater...

-- Strip and start the repaint of the beater Bianchi over again.
-- Fill the damage in the left side chainstay of the '79 Raleigh Superbe, put it back together.
-- Build and flip enough homebrew...
12-09-23, 08:00 AM
Replies: 1,899
Views: 99,517
Posted By cudak888

It was a Flea Spirit roadster, a singlespeed...

It was a Flea Spirit roadster, a singlespeed version of one of those Brittany 3-speeds.

It's pretty tough to make a lugged steel frame without any merit at all, if the geometry is right (that goes...
11-11-23, 08:34 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,117
Posted By cudak888

I was looking through my photo archives for...

I was looking through my photo archives for something completely unrelated when I ran across 2010-dated Raleigh catalog PDFs - really good ones - from 1939 (not the same '39 catalog as Retro...
11-11-23, 06:27 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,117
Posted By cudak888

I've definitely been looking at too many of these...

I've definitely been looking at too many of these catalogs then to make this much of a brain fart. Indeed, abdon is correct; this appears to be a nameplate that spanned both the Nottingham and...
11-10-23, 09:04 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,117
Posted By cudak888

nlerner - I was able to see the '78 catalog....

nlerner - I was able to see the '78 catalog. That's the one that was used for the Headbadge way back when. According to the site, Al Mason scanned it and you did the PDF-to-JPG conversion.
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