Mean Green

[Mingo]

I had a thread in the 'How To' section, but I figured I'd start a new thread seeing as how I'm going to chronicle the build. I started with an old Schwinn (don't know the year or model.) I've thrown on a bent springer fork and was originally going to run ape hangers on it, but decided I like the sleek low look of it and decided to go with a set of handlebars I already had.

This is the before picture:

New fork:

And this is where I am now (haha excuse the mess, my apt is pretty small):

 

[Mingo]

I'm toying with the idea of trying to extend the rear dropouts so I can run a 29" wheel on the back.

I plan on painting it green. I've got all my paints, I just want to paint last. Stay tuned!

 

[ZbikerD]

I'm planning on dropping the rear of my hawthorne, not to accommodate a 29" rim/tire but just to lower the stance. Bike looks nice.

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

This is gonna be SWEET!

 

[kingfish254]

COOL BUILD, but judging from those Converse water skis you have, you might stub your toes on this low rider. :mrgreen:

 

[King Zebba]

Cool!

 

[twenty_two]

looks cool!
where are you getting the brackets from?

 

[Mingo]

Thanks, guys! I'm going to have to make the rear dropouts. I'll need the help of a friend, but I think I can pull it off.

haha and yes, my converses are pretty worn

 

[Big Fat Whitewalls]

Looks like it's was made in May 1967 by the serial number.

 

[Mingo]

Hey thanks, whitewalls. I've looked it up before, but i'm more curious as to the model. Not that it makes any difference. I love this bike. I picked it up for $20 at a yard sale. Best find all summer.

 

[bikebuilder]

The stance is great!

 

[sumnermclain]

watching!

 

[AKB]

Awesome bike 8)

 

[Mingo]

No major updates. Just a picture of some dropouts I cut off a frame before donating it to a friend. I'll be using them to extend my dropouts. I just need to drill out a third hole and shape them up a little cleaner. But for now I want to get a coat of paint on the frame before it starts to rain.

 

[Mingo]

Basecoat Madness!

 

[Mingo]

Sneak peek

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

This is gonna be SWEET!!

 

[Mingo]

Thanks, Schwinnray
Almost done, just waiting on my seat and rear wheel. After the holiday I go back to work and can finish my dropout extensions. I still have to paint the chain guard, but rain stopped me today.

 

[AKB]

Looking good

 

[Mingo]

FIN!

...For now, anyway.
I'd like to get some finishing touches: white pedals, maybe shorter crank. But this is how she'll stay for a little bit. When the weather clears up I'll paint the chainguard. And as it turns out the 29" wheel I ordered works better for another project I've been meaning to work on so, that's a small setback. I'm not turning my back on the greany; merely prioritizing.