1951 Schwinn Rat

[HiawathaGuy]

A couple of months back, I had the pleasure of visiting a barn out in the middle of nowhere, that I was told had a few bikes in it. When I arrived, I was awestruck by the amount of bikes there actually was. There had to have been 2,000 bikes hanging from the ceiling, lining the walls, up on shelves, and everywhere In between. About 2/3 or so of them were girls bike, go figure, but I was lucky enough to find this gem. I was even luckier to have paid $30 for it. It's never stopped evolving since I've gotten it, but I think that's probably how most bikes on here are. I'll post a before and after beneath this. I was wondering if I could get some opinions on things I should add or take off, and if possible, could I get help figuring out the model? Thanks!

 

[HiawathaGuy]

Here's some pics from inside the barn. And this is just standing in one spot. The barn is gigantic.

 

[sensor]

Schwinn built(I think they call them straight bars? Check krams F/S post to verify).
I say leave it as is. It looks great, but its yours, so do what you please.

 

[HiawathaGuy]

Well thank you! I was thinking of adding a suicide brake on the front, but I'm not sure yet

 

[HiawathaGuy]

I was also considering adding this

the horn from my grandpas first bike. Works great after all these years!

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Looks great as it is!

Luke.

 

[white_cross]

How did you come across a barn like that is the person a collector?

 

[HiawathaGuy]

I wouldn't exactly call him a collector. A collector usually takes care of their stuff, and he doesn't really. I wouldn't call him a hoarder either though, because he has no problem with getting rid of stuff lol. I'm not sure what to call him XD

 

[MAXXTRAX77]

I would love to get into that barn!!! What state you in?

 

[Araya51]

^^^^Yeah.. I want to know the same thing too.??

 

[flatblack50]

Nice score! I keep hoping to stumble across a barn like that Coolest thing i ever found in a barn was a 1928 dodge coupe, not for sale though

 

[XC204]

Hey Maxxtrax77 I spent a few weeks a summer up in Nashua and Ionia in the 1950's and mid 60's visiting grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Nice country. Oh I guess that blows the age secret

 

[MAXXTRAX77]

Really, what's the last name?


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[HiawathaGuy]

I would love to get into that barn!!! What state you in?

I live In michigan


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