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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-20, 11:15 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,337
Posted By robertorolfo

I think this thread hits home for some of us that...

I think this thread hits home for some of us that have wondered what will happen to our bikes (and other stuff) if/when something happens to us. Mind you, I'm not even at mid-life yet, but the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-20, 02:44 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,337
Posted By kenhawkeye

The Brampton B88 pedals are 40's 50's

The Brampton B88 pedals are 40's 50's
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-20, 10:00 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,337
Posted By Tinkel

Yes the Hetchins is very nice esspecially the...

Yes the Hetchins is very nice esspecially the paint scheme
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-20, 06:37 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,337
Posted By Kabuki12

Very nice collection of some rare stuff. I...

Very nice collection of some rare stuff. I especially like the Hetchins , but all is nice. Hopefully you will pick up the torch and carry on with this and maybe get a couple back on the road. Keep...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-20, 04:12 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,337
Posted By merziac

:thumb: Separate threads would be good. ...

:thumb: Separate threads would be good.

While the tandem is a bit oddusual, it absolutely was done by one of the very few that could/should/would have taken this on and is now in a state befitting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-20, 03:55 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,337
Posted By 67tony

Awesome collection, and great replies from the...

Awesome collection, and great replies from the vintage experts.
I'm sure there was some significant drool on more than a few keyboards...

The only thing I might add is to maybe start off with a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-20, 03:27 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,337
Posted By kenhawkeye

I live in Swanage. Not sure where you are, but...

I live in Swanage. Not sure where you are, but when this lockdown is over contact me and I'll try my best to help you.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-20, 09:51 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,337
Posted By wawine

What a great story. Not only the wonderful...

What a great story. Not only the wonderful collection, but the fantastic connection to your dad, especially in this difficult time.

I am a big fan of not repainting bikes, unless they have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-20, 09:38 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,337
Posted By merziac

Being as they likely need overhauled as well and...

Being as they likely need overhauled as well and you have what you need to disassemble them, you could strip them down and soak in Evap-o-rust or oaxalic acid, if not, Turtle wax chrome polish and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-20, 04:11 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,337
Posted By Eric F

Wow!! What a wonderful collection! :) I...

Wow!! What a wonderful collection! :)

I recently finished re-building my dad's bike. I hope you get an much enjoyment and satisfaction out of your project(s) as I did out of mine.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-20, 02:14 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,337
Posted By Chombi1

You might reconsider using those Fiamme rimmed...

You might reconsider using those Fiamme rimmed wheels for daily riders. The lightest versions of those Italian made rims are know to be quite soft and should be reserved for just racing and lighter...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-20, 02:10 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,337
Posted By Big Block

Wonderful to see you want to work with the bikes,...

Wonderful to see you want to work with the bikes, and not just wanting to be rid of them.
I have sent you a Private Message with a number of links which you may find useful.
They should keep you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-20, 12:18 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,337
Posted By northbend

What a great collection. Your dad had very good...

What a great collection. Your dad had very good taste in bicycles. Another person who you could contact if you want an expert opinion on how to restore that Pritchard is Kevin Sayles in Leeds via...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-20, 11:36 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,337
Posted By merziac

47Ronin :thumb: Again, fantastic! Tx...

47Ronin

:thumb: Again, fantastic!

Tx for sharing, we live for this stuff.

Please do not rule anything out or dispatch any parts or frames till you get a good foothold.

We will get you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-20, 11:10 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,337
Posted By ascherer

47Ronin This is work of the heart. Thank you for...

47Ronin This is work of the heart. Thank you for sharing this journey with us, I hope it brings you as much satisfaction working with your father's gear is it does for us following along.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-20, 11:01 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,337
Posted By TenGrainBread

What a fantastic collection. Your father has...

What a fantastic collection. Your father has great taste in both frames and parts.

Re: the condition of the Pritchard, it looks like it's worth getting the paint and rust off to evaluate what's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-20, 08:17 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,337
Posted By xiaoman1

I could not agree more...much more important than...

I could not agree more...much more important than restoration at this moment, spend the time now, not just to chat about bikes but life in general.
I think in the long run, it will mean much to you....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-20, 07:31 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,337
Posted By 73StellaSX76

If possible, spend some time with your dad,...

If possible, spend some time with your dad, remotely if necessary, and write down some of his memories of these bikes. It will serve a couple purposes: you’ll share some memories with him and also...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-20, 04:59 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,337
Posted By KenNC

Wow great photo of your dad, and what a great...

Wow great photo of your dad, and what a great collection of bikes! SO many interesting things! I really like the biplane fork crown on the pink frame. And I also really like the lugs on the Ted...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-20, 10:33 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,337
Posted By merziac

Welcome aboard, glad you found us. You could...

Welcome aboard, glad you found us.

You could not be more in the right place.

And have the right mindset, this is a fantastic collection, you seem to have great cursory knowledge.

Some of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-20, 09:00 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,337
Posted By obrentharris

Your father's bike collection is stellar! Many of...

Your father's bike collection is stellar! Many of us would be proud to own just one of those bikes. I agree with the sentiment of trying to restore with period parts any bikes you plan to keep....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-20, 06:56 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,337
Posted By crank_addict

Welcome and sorry to hear of your father. ...

Welcome and sorry to hear of your father.

Good on you inheriting the enthusiasm for these classics! If possible, I would review some of them with your father- acquisition, history, if and where...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-20, 06:49 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,337
Posted By jdawginsc

There are tons of videos and with some advice on...

There are tons of videos and with some advice on here, just take it slow. Find one YOU'D like to keep and make it beautiful.

Headsets are mysteries to most people. Bottom brackets are surprisingly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-20, 06:46 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,337
Posted By 3alarmer

...I'm more of a period parts guy on stuff like...

...I'm more of a period parts guy on stuff like those you list. But it sounds like you have some period parts in your misc boxes. Or you can rob them from other bikes in the collection.
If I have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-20, 06:22 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,337
Posted By SurferRosa

Sounds like a ton of good stuff and a ton of fun....

Sounds like a ton of good stuff and a ton of fun. With the tools and a workbench, you can do it all. Start with one bike. The one that fits you best.
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