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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 03:52 AM
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Views: 980,657
Posted By Prowler

My 20 bikes are all fine and working nicely. But...

My 20 bikes are all fine and working nicely. But for the past 6 months it’s the other stuff that’s been twisting my brain. First the Pfaff 1069 internals, then the ShopSmith main drive belt, then the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 04:40 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,657
Posted By Prowler

Thanks for this! I’ve not thought of this for...

Thanks for this! I’ve not thought of this for ages! A mid ‘50s DeSoto sedan was the first family car I remember. My Father’s 6 foot pick up truck: he took out the back seat and opened up the panel...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 06:42 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,657
Posted By Prowler

Not so much wrenching, but a big day. Rights of...

Not so much wrenching, but a big day. Rights of spring. Wrenching this winter involved two big projects. Frame up rebuild of my ShopSmith MkV and troubleshooting and fix of a Honda tracked...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 05:34 AM
Replies: 7,985
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Posted By Prowler

Reminds me of a concept I first learned of from a...

Reminds me of a concept I first learned of from a SW development document by Her Majesty’s Gov’ment: “Suitable for purpose”. Though it was primarily applied to code monkeys (who strive for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-24, 07:01 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,657
Posted By Prowler

Oh, that takes me back. My first job out of...

Oh, that takes me back. My first job out of school was in a hot steel rolling mill. I learned about babbitt bearings, bluing and scraping and “make GD sure the oil systems are up to temperature and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,657
Posted By Prowler

I'm not too fussy about historically accurate...

I'm not too fussy about historically accurate pedals as all my bikes are daily riders. I'm interested in functional pedals but still prefer steel toe cages and leather straps. I've come across decent...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-24, 05:53 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,657
Posted By Prowler

In “the 60’s” my father was into fly fishing and...

In “the 60’s” my father was into fly fishing and tied his own flies. I learned too and tied my own. Most of them are still stuck up in the birch trees along Schoharie Creek in upstate NY. I cannot...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-23, 05:43 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,657
Posted By Prowler

^^^^^^^^. Where did you get that bottle cage...

^^^^^^^^. Where did you get that bottle cage sized for a champagne bottle? Can you pop the cork while riding no hands?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-23, 06:05 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,657
Posted By Prowler

BTDT. Now when the torque forces get really high...

BTDT. Now when the torque forces get really high I take the bike down and work on the floor. I have a rubber mat in front of the work bench so put the frame there and lean on the tool or even the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-23, 03:58 PM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,657
Posted By Prowler

Yes, that Landshark is great and now for the...

Yes, that Landshark is great and now for the opposite end of the spectrum. I've been intrigued by the discussions about converting bikes from 27" wheels to 700c wheels in order to mount and ride...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-23, 06:27 PM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,657
Posted By Prowler

Today I changed the brake pads on the Dia-Compe...

Today I changed the brake pads on the Dia-Compe 980 caliper brakes on my Voyageur. I'd been having trouble finding Kool-Stop pads for them as they are the 53mm long blocks that came on those sets. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-23, 04:20 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,657
Posted By Prowler

I worked on one of those systems a couple of...

I worked on one of those systems a couple of months ago. Yup, I was quite puzzled over it for a while but figured it out. It was on an expensive kids bike. I decided that it meant only one brake...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-23, 06:15 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,657
Posted By Prowler

I had a slipping FD cable slipping. It may have...

I had a slipping FD cable slipping. It may have been from using a new shift cable thats thinner than the 1984 cables the FD was designed for. I simply made a shim out of beer can wall and it has...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-23, 04:28 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,657
Posted By Prowler

Interesting how you have kids bike frames hopping...

Interesting how you have kids bike frames hopping around on the spring grass like Easter bunnies. Do they keep away from the mower?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-23, 07:24 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,657
Posted By Prowler

I continue to ponder the idea of touring on the...

I continue to ponder the idea of touring on the Erie Canal this spring. That includes any needed changes to the bike set up. One idea is to further stabilize the handle bar bag and even transfer some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-23, 06:50 PM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,657
Posted By Prowler

Well not wrenching actually, but more blue skying...

Well not wrenching actually, but more blue skying the future. End of February so half way through our Mid-Atlantic non-winter. I haven't had to clear snow once yet. Just a few weeks left so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-23, 06:14 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,657
Posted By Prowler

I’ve not noticed a problem on the two other...

I’ve not noticed a problem on the two other Cyclones I have (one short cage, one GT long cage like the one I’m cleaning now). I recommend starting a separate thread as this is a good question. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-23, 04:57 PM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,657
Posted By Prowler

I've been a) enjoying the bar end shifters on my...

I've been a) enjoying the bar end shifters on my Crescent and thinking about trying a set on my Fuji TSIII and b) thinking about changing the RD on the Crescent from a Cyclone short cage to a long...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-22, 08:53 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,657
Posted By Prowler

I believe its good to have spare pedals. If the...

I believe its good to have spare pedals. If the cones or cups go there's not much you can do. And I suspect, as time goes by, I'll start to prefer wider pedals as found on touring bikes or low to mid...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-22, 04:41 AM
Replies: 7,985
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Posted By Prowler

Live n learn: I had no idea these were called...

Live n learn: I had no idea these were called Chicago Screws. I’ve used them over the years but did not know the name. Tack sa mycket .
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-22, 06:07 PM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,657
Posted By Prowler

Not C&V but because of C&V: this BSO was...

Not C&V but because of C&V: this BSO was abandoned behind the shop on Monday. I asked and was granted. I like to have a bike for my Grand Daughter to ride when she comes north for a visit. She loves...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-22, 05:56 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,657
Posted By Prowler

Glad to help. Post something useful and well...

Glad to help. Post something useful and well thought out to 8 other posts to get to 10. 5 per day.

Then start a new thread with your request and drawings or photos or both. We’ll expect some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-22, 07:16 PM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,657
Posted By Prowler

I may finally be one of the cool kids now as I...

I may finally be one of the cool kids now as I have a more proper bike work stand, well sort of. I came across this old (likely 15 to 20 years old) work stand clamp head. Orphaned as there was no...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-22, 07:09 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,657
Posted By Prowler

Thanks to hankamania and noglider for the input...

Thanks to hankamania and noglider for the input on spoke goop. Another friend, experienced wheel builder, agreed. Poor ole me, I’ll back off all the nipples and apply the BLO then run them back...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-22, 03:43 PM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,657
Posted By Prowler

For many of us on the east coast its too cold to...

For many of us on the east coast its too cold to ride and too much snow and ice out there. So I've been working on the wheels off a terribly neglected Miyata. Nice parts though so the wheels are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-22, 05:20 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,657
Posted By Prowler

Wow, you're really slipping! Before my...

Wow, you're really slipping! Before my "separation" I traveled a lot for work and NEVER forgot my truing stand. That always went into the suitcase first, then the tooth brush and socks. Oh yeah,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-21, 06:21 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,657
Posted By Prowler

Bittersweet day. The best bikes get a good...

Bittersweet day. The best bikes get a good cleaning and wax. FW cleaned and goop scrapped of the RD wheels. Nice but then they headed up into the loft, literally cold storage, for the winter. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-21, 04:58 PM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,657
Posted By Prowler

Truth be known, I have an ample supply of 5...

Truth be known, I have an ample supply of 5 gallon buckets. I use them for all sorts of things. However I also know about residual oders. My wife buys 3 gallon buckets of garlic powder for her...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-21, 04:37 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,657
Posted By Prowler

I finally purchased the recommended "five gallon...

I finally purchased the recommended "five gallon pickle bucket". Have just started on eating the pickles. I'll be ready to remove free wheels in 8 years. Can't wait 😄
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-21, 04:28 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,657
Posted By Prowler

Very neat project. I envious. What have you...

Very neat project. I envious. What have you treated the bodywork with? Looks like the old paint, the rust and any primer are all gloss. I'd
I'd like to do that to an old bike finish, paint...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-21, 04:21 PM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,657
Posted By Prowler

Last winter when I rehabilitated my Fuji TS III...

Last winter when I rehabilitated my Fuji TS III wanted to try just a front rack but they are quite rare and expensive (and I did not know if I really wanted one). so I fabricated a front rack for it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-21, 05:02 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,657
Posted By Prowler

^^^^^^ Well done. I'm quite pleased that FWs no...

^^^^^^ Well done. I'm quite pleased that FWs no longer intimidate me. They're easy and quite satisfying when you restore them. I've found that actual wear is from use is rare. It's grit, ancient...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-21, 05:36 PM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,657
Posted By Prowler

I cannot make a broad sweeping statement like...

I cannot make a broad sweeping statement like that. My fav FWs (Suntour) vary over the years. Some have only the first cog screwed on, others 2 or 3. The rest are splined on. The design changed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-21, 04:21 PM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,657
Posted By Prowler

I've been doing a lot of repair to the horse...

I've been doing a lot of repair to the horse barns as horses get pretty bored and chew on things. That includes painting and, today, while waiting for the paint to dry I decided to make a proper FW...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-21, 06:33 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,657
Posted By Prowler

No wrenching on my bikes but we made our first...

No wrenching on my bikes but we made our first interstate trip since you-know-what started. Got to see the grandkids. Spent time with 3 year old Benjamin and his glider bike. My son, his Dad, does...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-21, 05:42 PM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,657
Posted By Prowler

I've been intending to service the Suntour DT...

I've been intending to service the Suntour DT shifters on my Fuji but kept putting it off. "But the derailleurs are tuned so nicely and work so great. I just don't want to pull the cables so I can...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-21, 04:00 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,657
Posted By Prowler

Since I don't know that it cannot be done, I...

Since I don't know that it cannot be done, I would fab a new strap from sheet aluminum, maybe chop a scrap of gutter. May need some sort of block from aluminum or hardwood for the bolt block and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-21, 06:31 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,657
Posted By Prowler

Well I've acquired a fairly useless skill set...

Well I've acquired a fairly useless skill set and, within 200 yards of my house, I'm the foremost authority. I'm helping a friend restore a couple of Huffy Yellow Submarine bikes. They each have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-20, 05:24 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,657
Posted By Prowler

^^^^^^ Yes. When you get the outer FW body off...

^^^^^^ Yes. When you get the outer FW body off and all the tiny bearings all over the shop floor, you'll most likely find two pawls with their return springs. Each is installed in a flat spot on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-20, 05:44 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,657
Posted By Prowler

I've done this too but also have a DIY pin...

I've done this too but also have a DIY pin spanner that is slim enough to sneak in between the arm and the cup. I made mine from a length of cattle electric fence wire. Wire made to hold horses in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-20, 05:09 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,657
Posted By Prowler

Been working down the winter maintenance list....

Been working down the winter maintenance list. First up was to align the fork on my '84 Fuji TS III. It was 2.5mm left of the steering axis. Got that done with the guidance posted by Andrew R Stewart...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-20, 06:12 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,657
Posted By Prowler

I guess you're firmly in the "saddle forward,...

I guess you're firmly in the "saddle forward, nose up" camp. Horses for courses....😅
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-20, 06:02 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,657
Posted By Prowler

Saving junk! At the LBS on Monday, I noticed a...

Saving junk! At the LBS on Monday, I noticed a very rusted Suntour RD in the scrap bin, so rusted that I could not read the model number on the chromed steel outer plate. But, in my experience, few...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-20, 03:46 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,657
Posted By Prowler

Very good looking build. I assume friction...

Very good looking build. I assume friction shifted 8 will do just fine. Delicate touch, though.

I'm curious - what is the purpose of the wrap of black tape on the TT and on the DT, just behind...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-20, 02:04 PM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,657
Posted By Prowler

All dressed up and nowhere to go

Yup, all the road trips are canceled for the year. The Fuji TS III I rehab'd last winter was all dressed up for those trips but..... Well, I've been enjoying it locally at least.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-20, 04:19 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,657
Posted By Prowler

Great! I'll park my '87 way down the street,...

Great! I'll park my '87 way down the street, under a poncho. Please install a blinking rear LED lamp so I can follow at a respectful distance and not loose sight of ya.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-20, 04:26 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,657
Posted By Prowler

^^^^^ FYI, I use this idea too but use a pretty...

^^^^^ FYI, I use this idea too but use a pretty small and weak magnet. I have one cut from a refrigerator magnet - that weak rubber stuff. My theory: strong enough to pick up bearing balls but too...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-20, 03:13 PM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,657
Posted By Prowler

Last summer I used my freshly overhauled 87...

Last summer I used my freshly overhauled 87 Schwinn Voyageur to travel the Great Allegheny Passage. 300 miles of decent gravel and screenings, largely dry but some rain and all rain the last day, 25...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-20, 04:24 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,657
Posted By Prowler

Funny how a couple of photos like that can get a...

Funny how a couple of photos like that can get a guy hankering to go build a wheel. Nice warm wood stove, good tunes on the box, hot coffee, lacing spokes, not thinking about anything else. You...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-20, 05:14 AM
Replies: 7,985
Views: 980,657
Posted By Prowler

^^^^^^ That "fussbudget fiddling" is often the...

^^^^^^ That "fussbudget fiddling" is often the most creative and fun part of a build. I spend way too much time designing, fab'n and installing that stuff. Waddell, it's a hobby. I would not...
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