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Zach Gomulka
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« on: July 06, 2012, 20:21:57 pm »
Been having a bunch of fun messing about with old bikes lately. Just as fun as cars, yet you get to the end result so much quicker and with so much less money!
I found this bike, a 1951 Monark Super Deluxe on Mother's Day at a local automotive swap meet:

I bought it for the girlfriend, but in that condition she was not exactly bursting with excitement! So I completely disassembled it, cleaned, polished, detailed, and re greased and rebuilt it. The seat and pedals were incorrect, so I sourced originals and restored them. I stitched up a creme leather seat cover with a gold French seam to match the pinstriping. I coaxed the headlight and the horn (inside the tank) to work again Smiley I finished it a few days ago, it rides like a brand new bike. And she loves it!
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« Reply #1 on: July 06, 2012, 20:57:36 pm »
Calling Danny Gabbard ... Mr. Gabbard, please pick up the RED phone ...


I'm still stuck in my BMX days.
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« Reply #2 on: July 06, 2012, 20:59:09 pm »
A few months ago I started my hot rod Smiley Searching eBay late one night, I found this 1960 Schwinn Jaguar frame, fork, and chain guard in orginal paint black. And it just happened to be local! I contacted the seller and picked it up the next morning.

Originally these Jag's were top of the line models, and came with a headlight, tank, front and rear racks, and obnoxious polished stainless steel fenders. I searched and found a set of Schwinn Typhoon original paint black fenders and bobbed both ends of the front fender, and a bunch off the back of the rear fender. I also found a chain ring from a 70's Schwinn that was just begging to be detailed with some black paint Smiley


I took a couple of old Bendix 2 speed kickback hubs and built one with super tall gears. Mounted the hubs up to some brushed aluminum hoops with new stainless spokes. Tires are 2.35", much fatter than the 1.75" that was originally fitted to this frame.
I recently slammed the seat, and found a neck that let me drop the flipped bars down and back further. Did some pinstriping here and there, etc. It's almost done, and a ton of fun to ride!
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« Reply #3 on: July 06, 2012, 21:36:52 pm »
Couple picture of the monark I restored. If you didnt know , There where made in sweden. Nice stuff!
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« Reply #4 on: July 06, 2012, 21:42:43 pm »
I've had this for a while, but due to too many other projects I have recently sold it, really was a cool old bicycle a 1950's 'New Hudson'
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« Reply #5 on: July 06, 2012, 21:48:12 pm »
Is a 2011 vintage?
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« Reply #6 on: July 06, 2012, 21:49:34 pm »
Here is a late 40s schwinn I kinda went off on restoreing.
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« Reply #7 on: July 06, 2012, 21:52:04 pm »
Couple more shots of the ole schwinn.
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« Reply #8 on: July 06, 2012, 22:45:13 pm »
Had a friend abandon a Schwinn Hornet in my wood shed  Roll Eyes



Very nice patina , but bobbed front mud guard ,  so I'm on the hunt for some parts for him .
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« Reply #9 on: July 07, 2012, 07:22:45 am »
If you like restored vintage bikes, this is the place  Wink

http://www.simonianfarms.com/

As well as restored pedal cars and grocery scales theres lots of Americana stuff
including restored farm tractors that date back a century. And lots of tasty goodies
to stuff your faces. You won't be disappointed.
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« Reply #10 on: July 10, 2012, 05:21:45 am »
Quote from: danny gabbard on July 06, 2012, 21:36:52 pm
If you didnt know , There where made in sweden. Nice stuff!

That was a different Monark. Our bicycles were made in Chicago.
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« Reply #11 on: July 11, 2012, 03:54:41 am »
Quote from: TexasTom on July 06, 2012, 20:57:36 pm
   
I'm still stuck in my BMX days.

Hey Tom, is that a new 24 inch QUAD??? Are those graphite tuff wheels?
If I remember correctly the graphites had campagnolo hubs !!!
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« Reply #12 on: July 11, 2012, 17:58:45 pm »
I still have a few old bikes.. used to have a bit of a collection but that was years ago..

For starters, my 67 Schwinn De Luxe..
Found this one on Craigslist a few years ago. Original paint, tires, period sissy bar, etc.


 
 
 

   
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« Reply #13 on: July 11, 2012, 18:07:28 pm »

Here's a couple more..

J.C. Higgins tank cruiser.. I think it's about a 1953 or so.
The ladies bike is a 1939 B.F. Goodrich (made by Schwinn)

Both bikes are original paint and in pretty good shape for the age..

   
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« Reply #14 on: July 12, 2012, 00:27:34 am »
Mmmmm.... Love that JC Higgins, Dave! If you ever want to part with it, let me know Smiley
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« Reply #15 on: July 12, 2012, 10:34:01 am »
My home made vintage bicycle.
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« Reply #16 on: July 13, 2012, 14:04:45 pm »
Quote from: Black Sheep on July 06, 2012, 22:45:13 pm
Had a friend abandon a Schwinn Hornet in my wood shed  Roll Eyes



Very nice patina , but bobbed front mud guard ,  so I'm on the hunt for some parts for him .

Cool bike! I built one like that in '78. Mine was green & white from the factory with that very same paint scheme. First time around, I restored it in Schwinn Sky Blue. Later, I did all in black. Not period perfect with a few components, but I've enjoyed it for many years. Yes... I still have it and it rides great. My serial number suggests that mine's a '48.
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« Reply #17 on: July 13, 2012, 16:06:30 pm »
I know it's not an actual vintage bicycle, but I am in love with this one !
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« Reply #18 on: July 13, 2012, 17:18:04 pm »
48 that sounds cool , this is a 52 , Ive been offered a 49 ladies bike in green which I may just get for my daughters 16th birthday coming up this summer .
She'll have a blast cursing alone the beach promenade , as she really digs the 52  Cool
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« Reply #19 on: July 14, 2012, 20:27:38 pm »
Been doing this hobby for over 20 years now and my inventory changes monthly! Can't get enough! They way Zach did his Monark is the way to go, Nice! [ Attachment: You are not allowed to view attachments ]
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« Reply #20 on: July 14, 2012, 20:32:31 pm »
Here is a closer shot of my 36 Monark Silver King Wing Bar model. All aluminum, semi custom look, and most models came with 24" wheel size, rare bikes. [ Attachment: You are not allowed to view attachments ]
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« Reply #21 on: July 14, 2012, 21:11:36 pm »
Pictures don't do that Monark justice.... it is gorgeous!
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« Reply #22 on: July 14, 2012, 21:13:05 pm »
mucho likea  Cool
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« Reply #23 on: July 14, 2012, 21:13:45 pm »
Wow, beautiful collection! I'd love to own one of those alloy Monarks. Would have to be a 26" though.
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« Reply #24 on: July 15, 2012, 01:33:03 am »
Here is a shot of my other Silver King with 26" wheels with after market alloy wheels and after market springer front end. You can put 26" wheels on any Silver King frame because the frame size is 26" size. [ Attachment: You are not allowed to view attachments ] [ Attachment: You are not allowed to view attachments ]
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« Reply #25 on: July 15, 2012, 05:04:15 am »
What makes Rob's bikes even better... they get ridden. I can't stand bikes or cars that are built/restored and end up not getting any usage. Cool seeing both of those alloy bikes on the last ride, Rob!
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« Reply #26 on: July 15, 2012, 22:07:47 pm »
My Raleigh Chopper from 74
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« Reply #27 on: July 16, 2012, 20:44:08 pm »
All the bikes posted so far are awesome! I'm a "newbie" to this scene but I agree that from a time and cost stand point, you do get gratification much sooner and cheaper. Plus, it gets me off the couch and exercising.  Wink
Not sure if this qualifies as "vintage" but here's mine:

1965 Schwinn Typhoon I picked up off of eBay. It is a work in progress but I'm going for an OG "rat-roddy" kind of look. No plans to repaint the frame or fenders; just clean up or replace the brightwork as needed and customize as I go. Keeping the original white "S7" rims for now as well.

Right after we got it home.
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Current phase. Added the Schwinn springer and swept-back handle bars.
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Lot's of "patina" on this one, but I like it!  Cool
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« Reply #28 on: July 16, 2012, 21:07:08 pm »
Deeks on Bikes!  Grin

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« Reply #29 on: July 17, 2012, 13:59:27 pm »
I dig your black Typhoon, Vince! Looks like we'll be riding our bikes again this weekend, yes?
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