Till now, most of the bikes I've rescued were from the '60s and '70s. I have been on the lookout for a balloon-tire tank bike, and so a friend with too many projects just sold me this:
The wheels (especially the rear) had enough loose spokes that you could feel them wobble. So just to get it rideable, I robbed a set of wheels off a Target-grade Schwinn. I also tried on a seat from a Trek I've been cannibalizing (and which may also donate its fenders) just for looks; not sure I'm sold on it.
The guard is barely hanging on there and needs some attention, and I'm not a fan of the front sprocket. Also looking to put a rack and fenders on it.
LOVE the way this thing rides. Yet another reason I can't wait for spring.
![20200202_135005.jpg 20200202_135005.jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/ratrodbikes/data/attach/113/113430-20200202-135005.jpg)
The wheels (especially the rear) had enough loose spokes that you could feel them wobble. So just to get it rideable, I robbed a set of wheels off a Target-grade Schwinn. I also tried on a seat from a Trek I've been cannibalizing (and which may also donate its fenders) just for looks; not sure I'm sold on it.
![20200205_072455.jpg 20200205_072455.jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/ratrodbikes/data/attach/113/113431-20200205-072455.jpg)
The guard is barely hanging on there and needs some attention, and I'm not a fan of the front sprocket. Also looking to put a rack and fenders on it.
LOVE the way this thing rides. Yet another reason I can't wait for spring.