★★★1975 Stingray Restoration★★★(FINISHED!)

[Frankthetank]

Re: ★★★1975 Stingray Restoration★★★(Fresh paint!)

That chrome looks fantastic. Is it show chrome or regular?

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

Re: ★★★1975 Stingray Restoration★★★(Fresh paint!)

That chrome looks fantastic. Is it show chrome or regular?

I didn't know that there was two different types of chrome. I guess I would go with regular :?

 

[karfer67]

Re: ★★★1975 Stingray Restoration★★★(Fresh paint!)

dang thats purdy. well if you go with a slick that is still correct for a 5 spd deluxe in 75. i think...... very very nice

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

Re: ★★★1975 Stingray Restoration★★★(Fresh paint!)

dang thats purdy. well if you go with a slick that is still correct for a 5 spd deluxe in 75. i think...... very very nice

Thanks man! Glad you chimed in! I haven't seen you post in a while! 8)

 

[Frankthetank]

Re: ★★★1975 Stingray Restoration★★★(Fresh paint!)

Yeah, there's show chrome and regular chrome. I think yours is show cause that looks very, very nice. Man I wish it wasn't so expensive cause I have chrome parts galore that need chroming

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

Re: ★★★1975 Stingray Restoration★★★(Fresh paint!)

Yeah, there's show chrome and regular chrome. I think yours is show cause that looks very, very nice. Man I wish it wasn't so expensive cause I have chrome parts galore that need chroming

Thanks for sharing that! I had no idea!

 

[karfer67]

Re: ★★★1975 Stingray Restoration★★★(Fresh paint!)

yea that chrome looks a tad thick but when it looks that good who gives a darn. where is the update come on!!!!!! :mrgreen: where is the seat?

 

[ndaway]

Re: ★★★1975 Stingray Restoration★★★(Fresh paint!)

Yea updates you have us all sucked in..This build is just amazing

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

Re: ★★★1975 Stingray Restoration★★★(Fresh paint!)

Yea updates you have us all sucked in..This build is just amazing

Just to remind yall this is what I have to work with...Rusts doesnt fall off ya know, It takes time :wink:

 

[Frankthetank]

Re: ★★★1975 Stingray Restoration★★★(Fresh paint!)

Are you going to fix this one to?

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

Re: ★★★1975 Stingray Restoration★★★(Fresh paint!)

Are you going to fix this one to?

The bike in the picture above is what im working on now

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

Re: ★★★1975 Stingray Restoration★★★(Fresh paint!)

Remember this? :?

Now This! :wink:

8) 8) 8)

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

Re: ★★★1975 Stingray Restoration★★★(Rear Wheel Complete!)

 

[Skipton]

Re: ★★★1975 Stingray Restoration★★★(Rear Wheel Complete!)

Oh Yeah! ... Looks Great!

 

[ndaway]

Re: ★★★1975 Stingray Restoration★★★(Rear Wheel Complete!)

WOW :shock: I am speechless

 

[boybluela]

Re: ★★★1975 Stingray Restoration★★★(Rear Wheel Complete!)

Very Very Nice, looks great! Cant wait to see it done..

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Re: ★★★1975 Stingray Restoration★★★(Rear Wheel Complete!)

Looks great Tyler!

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

Re: ★★★1975 Stingray Restoration★★★(Rear Wheel Complete!)

$77 total in the real wheel restoration.

$30 for Sting Ray Slik
$40 for NOS S2 rim
$7 for correct Schwinn 5 speed freewheel.

 

[Frankthetank]

Re: ★★★1975 Stingray Restoration★★★(Rear Wheel Complete!)

Wow your the man for pulling that off. Looks awesome

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

Re: ★★★1975 Stingray Restoration★★★(Rear Wheel Complete!)

Wow your the man for pulling that off. Looks awesome

I knew buying a complete wheel to replace mine wasn't an option when I saw prices like $200-$300! I just waited for deals on parts I needed and cleaned up the ones that I had! 8)