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General discussions on Wheelmen topics. / Re: Trying to find one inch nipples and 12 gauge spokes
« on: January 19, 2019, 02:26:30 PM »
You didn't mention the length you need. many 26" wheel used 10 5/8". If that's what you are looking for, I have had these for sale on eBay from time to time, I don't have any right now, but keep watching eBay. I've seen other bike guys selling them also. 
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General discussions on Wheelmen topics. / Re: Do you have a trailer hitch highwheel carrier?
« on: January 14, 2019, 08:25:12 PM »
built mine for nothing except the time to wire-feed weld the square tubes from a 'loft bed' I got at the local recycling center. I built it on receiver hitch bike carrier tongue. the only thing I don't care for is, it rocks towards and away from the car when driving on rolling surface. I made a stabilizer bar to go from the minivan spoiler to the hiwheel handle bar to keep it in check. When the temperature gets above zero I'll put it on the minivan and submit another photo of the highwheel in the carrier.
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Discussions on vintage bike builders and reproductions. / Re: Restoration tip - missing hex nuts
« on: January 03, 2019, 11:02:18 AM »
I agree Craig and I've done this myself using both hex-heads from donor bolts and also new 'hex stock'. I had to make my own 3/8 x 24 nuts for New Departure rear axles, found they are actually 3/8" plus .010. I was able to buy a new tap in the correct size. The way I use it attempting to extend its life, I first drill the hole then tap with a standard 3/8 x 24 tap size, then I tap again with the 3/8 +.010 " tap.
I found some old axles are well used/worn and don't even need the plus .010" nuts, standard 3/8 x 24 nuts will work fine.
I found some old axles are well used/worn and don't even need the plus .010" nuts, standard 3/8 x 24 nuts will work fine.
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Board for buying and selling Wheelmen goods and services. / Re: PRICE REDUCTION
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General discussions on Wheelmen topics. / Re: 1896 Windle (Baby Windle) Cycle
« on: December 19, 2018, 08:40:56 PM »
this is the most amazing thing I've ever seen. A brand new hundred twenty year old bike. What a joy to go back in time!
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General discussions on Wheelmen topics. / Re: Antique bicycle dreams
« on: November 19, 2018, 12:37:21 PM »
Great story Craig. Now my mental picture of you is of a much younger man than I thought you were! That sprinting up and down stairs would have done me in, I'm 73 years young with a Afib, so I'm left behind often, I must pace myself in attempt to keep up with my kids. Good to hear you obliterated your nightmare!
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General discussions on Wheelmen topics. / Re: the black coffee show
« on: November 18, 2018, 08:17:13 PM »
Wayne, I wonder why you would be interested in opening the link if you don't know what it is. That's a good way to pickup a virus. And why would you pass it on for the rest of us to try, does it somehow pertain to bicycles?
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Board for buying and selling Wheelmen goods and services. / Re: Victory rims
« on: November 02, 2018, 12:01:26 PM »
Craig, sounds like Diane is going to be able to supply your needs, but I think UPS is a much easier solution for shipping. The rims can be wrapped in cardboard and shipped for a pretty reasonable fee with UPS, I bet they even pickup from Diane now.
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General discussions on Wheelmen topics. / Re: what happened to our club?
« on: October 31, 2018, 05:18:03 PM »
I agree with Brad. My little boy draws pictures and posts them on Facebook.
I'm going to post some photographs, I think they are much better than my sons pictures.
the trouble with pictures, first you must draw them, then photograph them (or scan them), then convert them to a jpeg or gif file, then upload that file to the site.
Following the 'easy peasy' instructions Richard posted, I have loaded a pic followed by a photograph. I'm partial to the photograph as compared to a pic.
I'm going to post some photographs, I think they are much better than my sons pictures.
the trouble with pictures, first you must draw them, then photograph them (or scan them), then convert them to a jpeg or gif file, then upload that file to the site.
Following the 'easy peasy' instructions Richard posted, I have loaded a pic followed by a photograph. I'm partial to the photograph as compared to a pic.
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General discussions on Wheelmen topics. / what happened to our club?
« on: October 27, 2018, 01:20:59 AM »
I check this web site once a day, I think I'm the only one still watching. Is everyone else who used to be here out spending their lottery winnings? (or in jail?)
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Board for buying and selling Wheelmen goods and services. / Re: Bicycle for sale on ebay
« on: October 24, 2018, 10:22:15 PM »
Dick, I see your ladies bike sold, I hope the price you received will allow you to continue your wonderful restoration work. The world needs your restored bicycles! ! ! ! 
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Board for buying and selling Wheelmen goods and services. / Re: Need repro grips for New Rapid ordinary
« on: October 20, 2018, 01:48:55 PM »
Interesting information on grips. I must say I've never seen T grips even though I've seen hundred of High Wheels over the last 20 years, never too late to learn something new.
Does anyone one have a T grip photo they can post?
TIA
Does anyone one have a T grip photo they can post?
TIA
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General discussions on Wheelmen topics. / Re: Does anyone keep track of Star serial numbers?
« on: October 20, 2018, 01:41:48 PM »
Richard, anyone who can ride this wheel is a star in my book! (By the way, those are two wonderful clear photos of the numbers on the frame!)
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General discussions on Wheelmen topics. / Re: FASTENAL 3PL SHIPPING SERVICE
« on: October 17, 2018, 11:58:05 AM »
this is interesting information for shipping. I went to their web page and noticed the following restrictions.
Fastenal Packaging Standards: Shipments must be fully enclosed inside wooden or metal crate, forklift accessible not to exceed 72” in length, width or height. No hazmat, fluids or forbidden commodities of any kind.
This rules out shipping bicycles in cardboard shipping cartons as I do with UPS, but, I'm sure for a large hiwheel it will work nicely.
Fastenal Packaging Standards: Shipments must be fully enclosed inside wooden or metal crate, forklift accessible not to exceed 72” in length, width or height. No hazmat, fluids or forbidden commodities of any kind.
This rules out shipping bicycles in cardboard shipping cartons as I do with UPS, but, I'm sure for a large hiwheel it will work nicely.