Long time no see

July 01, 2007, 03:03:10 PM

Hello everyone.It's been a long time since I've been around.Glad to see that the hobby is still going strong.A lot of new faces and of course the same old stanbys'.I've been out of the car thing for quite a while now.The old 30thtbird is still running right along thanks to my brother.His TT plans are on hold for a year or 2 more.He has been putting most of his extra time and money into his 70 Fairlane and using the 30th for his daily driver.He still doesn't complain about the stall and 3.73s'.I have gotten into a new hobby.Something a little cheaper than our cars.I started collecting 60's and 70's bicycles.Yep,you read that right.And yes,I ride them too.Easier and cheaper to work on,but a little bit harder finding the parts.Is anyone on here old enough to remember any of these bikes?They are still in the process of restoration,so please understand there condition.The yellow one is a 68 Sears Screamer 5-speed.Worth around $1000.00 to $1200.00 when it's done.The second one is a 70Gambles Hiawatha Twister V.Should be worth almost as much.Anyone else still have there old bikes from when they were a kid?I'm always looking for parts.It's been good saying hey to everyone and have a safe and happy holiday.Later.Kenny.

Long time no see

Reply #1 – July 01, 2007, 03:36:09 PM

I got a little into the bike scene, but in the 80's BMX. Ive got a Hutch Pro Raider im doing an 80's style "resto mod" on. Dont need a lot, but enough to piss me off.

Long time no see

Reply #2 – July 01, 2007, 04:03:30 PM

gotta love a banana seat w/ sissy bar.

Long time no see

Reply #3 – July 01, 2007, 06:12:38 PM

My mom still has her first bike she got around 1960. It's in pretty good shape and still has a functioning headlight. I'm going to try to restore it for her when I have the time.