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1937 silver king flo-cycle and 1936 silver king m1 deluxe bicycles duralium(aluminum) frames and stainless steel fenders - a different design from the typical painted balloon tire bike of the 1930's.

1937 silver king "flo-cycle" frame made of aluminum. no process for welding aluminum in the 1930's - all tubing is pressed fitted into the steering head and bottom bracket. the curved upper rear stays have metal rods inserted for strength and flex. note the small leaf spring behind the bottom...

early 1970's "spaceman" watch back side

early 1970's "spaceman" watch

here's the bike i had before purchasing the electra glide police special - its my brand new 1971 kawasaki mach3 500 i bought the same year the photo was taken. i had five months in the navy and on leave at my home in san jose,ca. . i was getting ready for my 500 mi. ride to my duty station in...

thanks tom!

thanks talbot! not really. i think most people don't care. only the guys who collect these accutron spaceview 214's, or had one in the 1960's/70's would probably comment. their first question would probably be, "is that a factory spaceview or a conversion?" if you don't already know, a...

here's my 1966 (m6) bulova accutron factory "spaceview." note the chapter ring. also note the back set and battery hatch. the stainless steel band is a period accutron band made by duchess u.s.a. .

thanks mate ! yes its electric tuning fork. this accutron "astronaut" model was used by some u.s. astronauts during the 1960's "mercury" space program. also was used by vietnam era u.s. fighter pilots as well as airline pilots. the battery is an "energizer 387s." all the accutron model "214's"...

1966 (m6) accutron 214 "astronaut" gmt tuning fork watch.

this is me in 1973 on my new/used '69 police special i bought at "san diego harley davidson" on india street, which is no longer there. i was in the navy at the time. photo was taken at north island naval air station.

the flo-cycle photo was taken at pier 39 on the "rolling relics" vintage bike club ride in san francisco. the m1 photo was taken on the alameda,ca. ride along the bay.

here are my art deco prewar bikes: 1937 silver king flo-cycle and my 1936 silver king m1 deluxe - frames are made of aluminum.