I first encountered Gordon a couple of years ago, when I mentioned in one of the Menotomy Lists that I was looking for a 24" balloon-tire junker, to base a sidecar rig upon. He got in touch with me, and sent me photos of several very attractively-priced ones. So much so that I bought two of them. What I mean by junker is a carcass which is not complete or cosmetically-close enough for practical restoration. Gordon has many nice restorable-or-better bikes he sells on eBay and elsewhere. Someone building a kustom is not looking for one of those. I trash everything but the frame, which I totally strip and repaint. All the other bits and pieces are replaced. Gordon has agreed to show us his junkers on a regular basis, with pricing for those who would wish to buy them. It is first come, first sold on these babies. E-mail him directly. BR&K is not part of the transaction; although I will certainly vouch for his honesty and integrity. Jim Wilson |
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I first encountered Gordon a couple of years ago, when I mentioned in one of the Menotomy Lists that I was looking for a 24" balloon-tire junker, to base a sidecar rig upon. He got in touch with me, and sent me photos of several very attractively-priced ones. So much so that I bought two of them. What I mean by junker is a carcass which is not complete or cosmetically-close enough for practical restoration. Gordon has many nice restorable-or-better bikes he sells on eBay and elsewhere. Someone building a kustom is not looking for one of those. I trash everything but the frame, which I totally strip and repaint. All the other bits and pieces are replaced. Gordon has agreed to show us his junkers on a regular basis, with pricing for those who would wish to buy them. It is first come, first sold on these babies. E-mail him directly. BR&K is not part of the transaction; although I will certainly vouch for his honesty and integrity. Jim Wilson |
Below: This one is thought to be a very early CCM. It has the unique truss frame and would use 24 inch wheels. The frame and fork are the only good parts here, the seat, handlebars and 3 piece crank are pretty much history. Asking $80 shipped in US. |
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Left: A typical truckload of Gordon's Acquisitions. |
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This is a Cleveland Welding bike, probably a Roadmaster, but no headbadge. Has rear dropouts and is for 26 inch wheels. It has slight damage. Someone rode the bike with the rear wheel so out of line that it wore a hole in the left chain stay. Interested parties can e-mail me for prices and shipping quotes. |
Gordon T. Bradbury: |
Left: Gordon shown in a natural pose: surrounded by old bikes in one of his bicycle repositories. |
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NEW! Balloon frame for 24-inch tires. No head badge but looks like Cleveland Welding origin. One ice break under top tube just ahead of seat post. |
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NEW! Balloon tire 24-inch. No head badge but looks like Cleveland Welding. Chainguard brackets need repair, some spokes missing, tires are shot. Will sell complete or parts. |
SOLD! Prewar Hiawatha for 26" tires. Has train headbadge and ears for rear drop stand. Two ice breaks in rear seat stays. Will sell with or without fork. |
