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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-11, 09:11 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 45,830
Posted By William D.

Well, the vinegar is a no-go. I've had it...

Well, the vinegar is a no-go. I've had it sitting in the underside of the package tray (figured, if it wiped the paint off here, at least no one would notice) for 2 days, and, while it is working on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-11, 08:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,322
Posted By William D.

Hey there, I can't send any PM's until I reach 50...

Hey there, I can't send any PM's until I reach 50 posts, so I sent you and Mr. Thompson an e-mail. If you don't get it, let me know. I think for now, I'll try and do this by myself with the seat...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-11, 11:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,322
Posted By William D.

Bondo On A Bike Seat?

Hi all, I've been working with the bike seat on my old Murray, which was arguably the rustiest thing on the bicycle.

I let it soak in vinegar for 2 days, then shined it up with some #2 steel...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-11, 09:44 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 45,830
Posted By William D.

Indeed it has. I've always liked these old...

Indeed it has. I've always liked these old bicycles, but I never thought I'd own one. Granted, if this was for sale for $100 at a flea market, I would have looked it over, and went on about my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-11, 09:31 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,082,220
Posted By William D.

Not sure of the year, I'm going to say mid-late...

Not sure of the year, I'm going to say mid-late 50's though. (Usually 1957 in conversation.)

A Murray Challenger bicycle. From what I've been able to find, it's no Black Phantom, but, seeing how...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-11, 09:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 45,830
Posted By William D.

You'll have to forgive me for not being fully up...

You'll have to forgive me for not being fully up to speed with bicycle parts, but, the dropouts are the little "hooks" that the wheels slide onto, before the bolts are tightened, correct?

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-11, 11:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 45,830
Posted By William D.

Hi all, sorry for the delay in getting back to...

Hi all, sorry for the delay in getting back to you.



I decided to try the vinegar approach first, since I have vinegar here, and it would be the easiest route. (Simply pour some vinegar in a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-11, 10:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 45,830
Posted By William D.

I Want To Remove Rust, Yet Leave The Paint...Know Of Anything?

Hi all,


Now that I have the bike roadworthy,
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-11, 05:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 717
Posted By William D.

New To "Reviving" A Vintage Bike, Need Some Guidance

Hi all,

For those of you who don't know the background on this story,

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/713023-Fresh-From-The-Barn..


I took it for a ride today, about 3 miles total....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-16-11, 02:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,919
Posted By William D.

Got some fresh whitewalls in today, popped them...

Got some fresh whitewalls in today, popped them on (plus tubes and rim strips) and took it for a ride. It was rather fun. Two people pulled over during my ride and made me an offer for it, which I...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-14-11, 08:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,919
Posted By William D.

The tires are 1.75". The ones on my mountain...

The tires are 1.75". The ones on my mountain mike are 1.95"

Thank you for the advice on the bumps, there is no suspension on this bike, save for the 2" of tire or so that seperate rim from road.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-14-11, 04:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,919
Posted By William D.

Well, they aren't rusted bad, they are just...

Well, they aren't rusted bad, they are just rusty. I hit them up with a brillo pad and they look much better.

60psi? The tires are only rated for 45PSI max. FWIW, I put 40PSI in both of the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-14-11, 09:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,919
Posted By William D.

^^ That's likely what I am going to do. I...

^^ That's likely what I am going to do.

I ordered some new WW tires for it today, 2 tires, plus tubes, and tube protectors (they go between the inner rim and the tube to prevent the end of the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-12-11, 05:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,919
Posted By William D.

Gotcha. I was kinda starting to lean towards it...

Gotcha. I was kinda starting to lean towards it being a Murray, seeing how I discovered they had a Fleetliner model.


Are replacement decals available for bikes like this? Could anyone tell be...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-11-11, 11:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,919
Posted By William D.

So, hold on a sec. Enlighten me fellows. What is...

So, hold on a sec. Enlighten me fellows. What is wrong with using #0000 steel wool to "wetsand" the chrome? I did it to my Lincoln Continental when I first bought it, and all the chrome shines...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-11-11, 09:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,919
Posted By William D.

Fresh From The Barn..

Well shed, really.


Hello everyone, my name is William, and I live in the small town of Surry, VA. I'm not a bike collector, nor am I a regular rider :o but I do like the old/antique bikes of...
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