1953 Schwinn Ladies Cruiser

[johnsj]

A project for my wife, who has requested a lowrider-esque bicycle build to match our daughter's trike.

Project started with a $10 frame purchased at a local swap meet. Ran the serial number and figured out it was a 1953 Schwinn.

Primed and given a pearl white base coat. Purchased some stencils thru eBay, and going to hit it with roth rattle can's wunderbomb Jazz Berry Pink.

More to come.

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[sprocket]

Looking good, can;t wait to see the finished project!

 

[johnsj]

Jazz Berry Pink with a white pearl base

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[TV Casualty]

You're off to a great start.

 

[johnsj]

First attempt at upholstering. Got about just as much adhesive on my self as I did the seat.

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[Starnger]

Nice result for a first try! My first had quite some wrinkles, so did the second one

 

[rrtbike]

Do you have a fork in mind?

 

[A.S.BOLTNUT]

Lookin good .

 

[johnsj]

Thanks, and Yeah, my wife wants a lowrider bike, so i have a chrome 26' straight springer fork with a twisted truss left over from a different build. So I'll use that unless it looks off. I also have a twisted pair of apes left over too, so we'll see how it looks.


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[johnsj]

Still have to install the chain and chain guard; pitch the handle bars forward and install the bell and mirrors

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[johnsj]

* and lower the seat. But progress was made today.

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[johnsj]

She's 98% finished but cruisable now. I'm in my wife's good graces for awhile

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[johnsj]

Neon under glow installed

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