52 Schwinn Spitfire

[el_espanto]

Just got this one. bought it on ebay.
its not in the greatest condition but the paints all original.
according to the seller its a 1952 Spitfire, havnt had a chance to verify the serial code
OH! and this one DOES have a bolt on kickstand, unlike my other fresh find 40's DX,
_confusing :? :shock:
but seems correct. its a 24" with S2 rims i believe. some numbskull painted over them
but i can see the original cream paint with black pinstripes underneath
i know u guys can help me with a way to get to the original paint.
would a scotchbrite pad and paint thinner work?

plans are to change the seat, hadlebars, tires, and grips
clean it up, grease it up and ride...

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[dougfisk]

Are you 4 ft tall? :lol: :wink: :lol: :wink: :mrgreen:

 

[el_espanto]

Are you 4 ft tall? :lol: :wink: :lol: :wink: :mrgreen:

he he he, well 5' "3, i dig smaller versions of things

 

[dougfisk]

Fair enough... I say live and let live! :wink:

 

[el_espanto]

hey dude ...thats a cool bike ...diggin the frame ...tin man

thanks tin-man
havnt ridden it yet but i know this things gonna glide

how do i clean off the overpaint on rims?

 

[A.S.BOLTNUT]

try ovencleaner or cheap brake cleaner works aswell good luck ! 8)

 

[el_espanto]

try ovencleaner or cheap brake cleaner works aswell good luck ! 8)

aw kool i will try that. what about my idea of paint thinner and scotchbrite pads would that be too ruff?

 

[A.S.BOLTNUT]

too ruff. :|

 

[UTR1]

nice looking schwinn...

 

[el_espanto]

teaser of whats to come