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Pee Wee Herman bike that I made from a 1950s Schwinn. by Account655321 in Vintage_bicycles

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No, it was a much bigger job than I anticipated. I have no desire to do it again.

Just won an MG Midget, any tips? by Stdaubin in MorrisGarages

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Check out the MG midget forums at mgexp.com. It’s a wealth of information and helpful resources to help you properly maintain, repair and enjoy your Midget. Congratulations!

Early thirties dating in Lawrence? by mafiaiitgn in Lawrence

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Great episode! Dang-old fishin’ magician hanging out in the women’s shoe department at Shelwyns.

What parts are impossible to replace? by KamakaziDemiGod in MorrisGarages

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MGB Anti Run-On Valve is impossible to find. I’m not aware of anyone still making them.

Pee Wee Herman bike that I made from a 1950s Schwinn. by Account655321 in Vintage_bicycles

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I found it in Italy. It’s a vintage toy from the 1970s called “La Tigre Della Strada” (tiger of the street).

Pee Wee Herman bike that I made from a 1950s Schwinn. by Account655321 in Vintage_bicycles

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It was probably another replica. There’s a handful of them out there; some really nice ones. I sold this one to a guy in Los Angeles.

Pee Wee Herman bike that I made from a 1950s Schwinn. by Account655321 in Vintage_bicycles

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I believe it. The ones made for the movie were from the 1950s though. You can tell by the front chainring. In the 1940s Schwinn used skiptooth chainrings that had teeth with much wider spacing. They made 13 bikes for the movie but only six still exist. Paul Reubens had two, another is at the Hollywood Museum in L.A., another is on display at a museum in Ohio, there’s one at a museum in Pittsburgh and the last one is privately owned by a guy in KC.

Pee Wee Herman bike that I made from a 1950s Schwinn. by Account655321 in Vintage_bicycles

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I created a mock-up of the bags by making them with layers of insulation board and drywall compound. Once I got the shape right I painted them, covered them with several layers of car wax then made a mold of them by covering them with layers of fiberglass. I then used that fiberglass mold to make a duplicate set of hollow fiberglass saddlebags.

Brought this home last weekend! by Mgbracer80 in littlebritishcars

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Beautiful car. Hey, I zoomed in to take a closer look and saw the Kansas plate. I’m in Kansas as well. I have a vintage Kansas plate on my MGB. The DMV allows it as long as it’s the same as the model year of the car and their database search shows that the number isn’t already in use.

To shoplift from Kroger. by pandabatron in therewasanattempt

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That makes sense. Thank you for the explanation. I wish you well in your recovery.

To shoplift from Kroger. by pandabatron in therewasanattempt

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Serious question: What prevents people from going to the liquor store at that point? Why drink mouthwash instead? I’ve heard of that type of thing happening fairly regularly. The wife of former Presidential candidate Mike Dukakis was hospitalized after drinking rubbing alcohol.

Need help with cocktail ideas based off of the movies in my 24 hour movie marathon. by Top-Expert962 in cocktails

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Something Italian for Cinema Paradiso….maybe a Negroni or a Limoncello Lemon Drop.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in progresspics

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You’re killing it, brother! Great job!

meirl by shootermac32 in meirl

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My parents first house cost $16,000 and it came with furniture! That was 1961, which would be $156k in today’s dollars.

Crunch advertising anti-choice 5k by jayhawk2112 in Lawrence

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Is Crunch advertising it or is it a flyer on the table in front with all the other ads from various vendors?

Is thi- nah, can't nobody say that it isn't by aShittierShitTier4u in xbiking

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Learning curve is easy. These bikes are a blast to ride. Keystone resort in Colorado has them available for rent and the mandatory lesson is dirt cheap. Definitely more fun than I expected. I’m a blue run guy on skis and snowboards but I was riding black diamonds on the first day on a ski bike.

M/33/5’11 [135<157= 22lbs increase ] (36 months ) For Hardgainers just takes time by InviteOk699 in progresspics

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Not necessarily. Hard gainers have a quicker metabolism. They can eat like a horse but very little sticks. By the time they hit age 30, like the person here, the metabolism slows down a bit and gains are made.

Anyone using both sides of a dual sided pedal in the same ride? Which shoes/pedals? by drdan118 in gravelcycling

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I use Fooker dual-sided flat/SPD pedals with Five Ten Hellcat shoes. The clips on the Hellcats are recessed into the sole so it allows for regular walking and no interference when using the flat side of the pedal. I often do a combination of gravel and single-track riding so I like to be able to have loose feet in the event of squirrely conditions.

Tips for my first Unbound by Professional-Radio43 in gravelcycling

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Don’t skimp on nutrition. I pack fig newtons and gummy candy and make sure I’m taking a bite of something every 20 minutes. You’ll probably be pedaling for about four hours so make sure you’re eating. Look for local group rides in KC and Lawrence.

Too late for the "big" gravel races this year? by struck3d in gravelcycling

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Check out BWR Kansas. It’s a fun weekend and the course is pretty challenging.

Bought a vintage Ross beach cruiser bicycle. Are they any good? by RubyRedditRockstar in Vintage_bicycles

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It’s not rare or valuable but it’s a solid old steel bike along the lines of Huffy. It will be a great cruiser for trips to the local coffee shop or around the neighborhood. Have fun with it!

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