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Archived: General For Sale/Wanted
MISC: Performance
posted by: VVVintage Vintage Bicycles at OldRoads.com
on 4/18/2000 at 6:36:45 AM
| Hello all,
Performance on our site has been pretty poor lately. We're getting
around 2000 unique visitors each day and over 10,000 hits each day.
We're working on improving performance on our site by:
1) reducing the display ads.
2) archiving discussions and improving our database performance.
This will take a few weeks. Please bear with us...
Regards,
Vin - VVVintage Vintage Bicycles
http://OldRoads.com |
RE:MISC: Performance
posted by JOEL on 4/18/2000 at 8:22:05 AM
| Yes...fewer ads, faster loading. Thanks. |
MISC: Bike value
posted by: Clyde
on 4/17/2000 at 9:42:17 PM
| Any one know the value of a 26" man bicycle 1960 columbia co. West field mass.all oringal. Stored in barn for thirty years. Thanks |
FOR SALE: Schwinn speedometer
posted by: Pee-Wee
on 4/17/2000 at 8:54:04 PM
| I have a Schwinn Krate speedometer for sale in good condition. Email for details. |
WANTED: Late 60's Girl's Ross Barracuda bike with flowered banana seat
posted by: Tammy
on 4/17/2000 at 6:44:13 PM
| I had an absolutely perfect Ross Girl's bike with the flowered banana seat and someone got permanent marker
on the seat, so I need a new seat, new bike, or instructions on how to remove marker/ink from vinyl.
I think I'm going to go crazy until this gets resolved--This bike was in absolutely mint condition! PLEASE HELP! |
RE:WANTED: Late 60's Girl's Ross Barracuda bike with flowered banana seat
posted by Art on 4/18/2000 at 7:07:33 AM
| Ive had luck removing marker with a citrus based cleaner. You have to be careful about rubbing to hard or you fade out the original material. I wash it all first with soap and water. When you dry it look at your towel and see if you're pulling color off. Just go sparingly with your cleaner and don't over do it. |
RE:WANTED: Late 60's Girl's Ross Barracuda bike with flowered banana seat
posted by JOEL on 4/18/2000 at 8:18:00 AM
| Alcohol will remove permanent ink. It will also smear it if you are not careful. Try a small area with a clean rag to see if it will come off without smearing. Good luck. |
RE:WANTED: Late 60's Girl's Ross Barracuda bike with flowered banana seat
posted by roy on 4/21/2000 at 6:57:37 PM
| i got your bike i have the whole set from mini to the big barracuda |
WANTED: Monark Super Deluxe
posted by: Jason
on 4/17/2000 at 4:57:52 PM
| I am looking for a fender brace for my Monark Super Deluxe. One of the front braces is flat on the end to accomodate the double-spring type fork.......and mine is missing. Also searchin' for a front fender ornament and spring fork bushings. can anyone help? Cash or trade. I have some extra Monark parts.... |
RE:WANTED: Monark Super Deluxe
posted by Pee-Wee on 4/17/2000 at 8:14:07 PM
| Hey, I had a very similar problem when I was fixing up a '53 Holiday. I found out that these braces are pretty hard to come by. So what I did was take a set of balloon tire fender braces (any kind) and cut them in the middle with a set of tin snips. You will be left with two halves. Get some threaded fender rivets and mount the halves into the holes, and feed them into the front axle. When the rivets are tight and the nut is tightly holding these "braces" to axle, your result is as if you had one whole brace. Voila! |
RE:WANTED: Monark Super Deluxe
posted by Jason on 4/18/2000 at 3:39:14 PM
| Thanks for the tip! I found some, by the way. I forgot to search my stash of "parts" fenders. DOH! Thanks also to Ray who contacted me promptly with some he had for sale. Still searchin' for that front fender ornament though....i HONESTLY don't have one of those, unless my girlfriend let's me "borrow" the one off of hers........doubtful. |
FOR SALE: Swiss Army Courier Bike
posted by: jamie spearman
on 4/17/2000 at 5:00:51 PM
| I have a WWII vintage Swiss Army Courier Bike for sale. You can find pictures at http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/hahiran
then click on swiss. There are about 17 pictures. Email me for more information and price. Thanks. |
RE:FOR SALE: Swiss Army Courier Bike
posted by Leonard Houston on 5/13/2000 at 7:05:39 PM
| Quite by chance, I saw your ad for the Swiss Army Bike. Is it still available? Looking forward to hearing from you soon. Hope this finds you well. |
FOR SALE: Where is it?The actual bike used in the movie?
posted by: ChristopherRobin
on 4/17/2000 at 10:18:30 AM
| Reading all these postings about the Pee-Wee Herman bike made me wonder Where the actual bike used is right now? Who has the show prop?Is this for sale? I know this would be cheating to track down the actual bike but at least you could say that you have the origonal. (He reminds me of an old boss I had, only more tame) |
RE:FOR SALE: Where is it?The actual bike used in the movie?
posted by PeeWeeHerman on 4/17/2000 at 12:43:57 PM
| So what kind of bike did HE ride (your boss). Is it for sale? |
RE:FOR SALE: Where is it?The actual bike used in the movie?
posted by Jimmy on 4/17/2000 at 8:20:24 PM
| Well, I was wondering the exact same thing. My advice is to call Warner Bros., 'cause that's who made the film. I know that this was a late '40's to early '50's Schwinn DX (highly customized of course!). |
RE:RE:FOR SALE: Where is it?The actual bike used in the movie?
posted by ChristopherRobin on 4/18/2000 at 10:26:16 AM
| No, My old boss never rode a bike but he was crazier than Pee- Wee. I was just thinking about all the show props that get destroyed, lost, neglected . The actual General Lee car the studio owned from Dukes of Hazzard was left in a shed to deteoriate after they stoped filming years ago. I think of all the folks who have put together show quality cars and here the origonal rotted for years. I would be surprised if Warner Bros. knew or even cared about it. Probably not and here we are trying to make these up.Perhaps somewhere somebody has it, The K.I.T.T. car from Knight Rider poped up in Hemmings Motor News and it went to auction! It's not my bag, but good luck to you all. |
RE:RE:RE:FOR SALE: Where is it?The actual bike used in the movie?
posted by ART on 4/19/2000 at 7:23:27 AM
| For what it's worth, I was at a auto swap meet in Phoenix a few years ago and an old guy had two bikes for sale. He said that one was the original Pee Wee bike. The other was made by the same guy but it was a Capatain America bike...a chopped low rider painted like an American flag. He said he got them in California. If I remember correctly he wanted several thousand dollars for the bikes. Nobody bought them. Couldn't tell if this guy was legit or full of crap. Thought I'd pass the story on..... |
On the trail of Pee Wee's bike!
posted by ChristopherRobin on 4/19/2000 at 10:42:12 AM
| Well, If they came from california and he wanted thousands for them then it is certanly possible. Thanks for the tip! |
There were actually a couple of them
posted by Kyle on 4/19/2000 at 2:33:46 PM
| If you watch the movie closely, there are actually a couple of different bikes used. The main bike that we all remember has all the gadgets and such, and the other is used in the dream sequence at the beginning of the film (where he wins the tour de france racing against a bunch of guys on department-store-quality Murray 10-speeds). The dream sequence bike has much less equipment on it. And a third different bike entirely was pictured on the original movie poster and the cover of the video.
There was probably more than one copy of the main bike, too, since they often make several because props often get destroyed or damaged in filming. (Have any idea how many general lee's were used for the dukes of hazard?). If fact, if you watch one scene closely -- when Pee Wee pulls about 800 ft of chain out of the bikes panniers -- you can see that the chain is ripping the plastic pannier lid to shreds. (If you look really really close, you'll also see there is no bottom to the pannier box, and the chain is passing all the way through.)
Yes, in case you are wondering, I've watched the movie about 80 times, proving that I do have too much time. |
There were actually a couple of them
posted by Kyle on 4/19/2000 at 2:36:20 PM
| If you watch the movie closely, there are actually a couple of different bikes used. The main bike that we all remember has all the gadgets and such, and the other is used in the dream sequence at the beginning of the film (where he wins the tour de france racing against a bunch of guys on department-store-quality Murray 10-speeds). The dream sequence bike has much less equipment on it. And a third different bike entirely was pictured on the original movie poster and the cover of the video.
There was probably more than one copy of the main bike, too, since they often make several because props often get destroyed or damaged in filming. (Have any idea how many general lee's were used for the dukes of hazard?). If fact, if you watch one scene closely -- when Pee Wee pulls about 800 ft of chain out of the bikes panniers -- you can see that the chain is ripping the plastic pannier lid to shreds. (If you look really really close, you'll also see there is no bottom to the pannier box, and the chain is passing all the way through.)
Yes, in case you are wondering, I've watched the movie about 80 times, proving that I do have too much time. |
RE:FOR SALE: Where is it?The actual bike used in the movie?
posted by Matt on 4/19/2000 at 5:49:26 PM
| LIsten, ya'll. I have a red & white Schwinn DX that I am trying to customize up to look like Pee-Wee's bike (and also the greatest bike in the whole world!), and was wondering if anyone has any of these old accessories like the spinner discs, Make-a-Lite generator, or anything. I really need your help. Any help appreciated. |
RE:RE:RE:FOR SALE: Where is it?The actual bike used in the movie?
posted by jesse on 5/2/2000 at 10:29:26 AM
| I seem to remember seeing both at Universal studios exactly 7 years ago today. I remember cause it was on the day after my marriage on may 1st. |
FOR SALE: FS Early Continental Frame & Fork
posted by: bikeyard
on 4/17/2000 at 3:57:43 AM
| For sale early Schwinn Continental frame and fork. Serial #U6####. 1956? Serial number has a CM above and seperate from it, if anyone could tell me what it means I would appreciate it. Nice connections. Great badge. email for photos. I will take the best offer that I get. Thanks Jim |
RE:FOR SALE: FS Early Continental Frame & Fork
posted by Dale on 4/17/2000 at 10:43:20 AM
| Send me a picture please Dale |
FOR SALE: NOS Wald Fender Braces
posted by: bikeyard
on 4/17/2000 at 3:53:35 AM
| For sale NOS Wald fender braces. Various sizes. Lots of 24" MW(of course), 20mw, 20balloon, 16, 26mw, and a few 26 english style. Email for details. |
FOR SALE: 1930's Overland
posted by: bikeyard
on 4/17/2000 at 3:49:27 AM
| For sale 1930's Overland. Bike is complete and ridable. Original paint. Comes with an early make a lite generator. Rear stand is not original. I added it. It is flared at the bottom which I believe is correct for a Columbia. Goodyear tires are weather cracked. No pedals $300 shipped bike is heavy. $250 if you can come pick it up in New Hampshire. Email for photos |
MISC: Bike value
posted by: Clyde Glidden
on 4/16/2000 at 9:08:17 PM
| Would like to know the value of a 1956 J.C.Higgins 26" men
bicycle bee hive fork, in storage in barn thirty five years.
Missing tank and pedales,Rest orig. Thanks Clyde |
WANTED: tires for huffy slingshot
posted by: sandy
on 4/16/2000 at 8:32:04 PM
| looking for tires for the huffy slingshot.i guess they're 14".i you know where i can get them please e-mail thanks |
WANTED: 1970 HUFFY SLING-SHOT OR
posted by: JOHN
on 4/16/2000 at 1:45:21 PM
| I hope someone can help i am looking for a huffy slingshot from 1970 or an AMF FANTASTIC ONE AND ROLLFAST TOP DRAG .
I HOPE SOMEONE CAN HELP I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR A LONG TIME. PLEASE EMAIL WITH ANY INFO.
THANKS
JOHN |
RE:WANTED: 1970 HUFFY SLING-SHOT OR
posted by roy boy on 4/21/2000 at 6:54:34 PM
| i have a lot of huffy's i might have what your looking down to the colar very reasnable if your gonna give the bike love |
RE:RE:WANTED: 1970 HUFFY SLING-SHOT OR
posted by JOHN on 4/30/2000 at 1:37:58 PM
| ROYBOY
PLEASE EMAIL ME BACK I AM INTERESTED INTHE HUFFY SLINGSHOT . I HAVE A PASSION FOR THESE TYPE OF BIKES. PLEASE EMAIL ME BACK.
THANKS
JOHN |
FOR SALE: SCHWINN RACER
posted by: Danelle
on 4/16/2000 at 9:37:16 AM
| I've got a 1970 Racer that I've modified/restored (new paint, chain, shifter, seat, grips, tires & rims). It looks pretty cool as I put on red rims, seat & grips to match the red paint. The handlebar & stem are pretty rusty, though. Anyone interested? |
MISC: Schwinn
posted by: Frank
on 4/16/2000 at 9:17:28 AM
| I found a old Schwinn frame in a crawl space underneath a house I own. It's in poor condition. How do I determine the model, year,etc.
Thanks. |
RE:MISC: Schwinn
posted by Pee-Wee on 4/16/2000 at 9:54:08 AM
| Look at the numbers underneath the crank dropout, or behind either side of the rear wheel dropout (where you put the back wheel into the frame). Then look at the Schwinn serial number chart. |
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