1982 SCHWINN Sidewinder-Better pics 10-14

[user 135]

I started collecting a few items to get this back to looking new. I also started cleaning the the bike up. I can' t believe how good the parts are cleaning up. This may look almost new when I get done. My detailing hopefully will be up to Ratrod's standards. :wink:

Pick of the bike when purchased at the Boise Bike Project.

NOS grips

NOS decals- still need the fork decals.

 

[Rat Rod]

Re: 1982 SCHWINN Sidewinder-Restore

SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSWEET!

 

[CCR]

Re: 1982 SCHWINN Sidewinder-Restore

Glad to see the decals 8)

 

[user 135]

Re: 1982 SCHWINN Sidewinder-Restore

Thanks to Jeremy(CCR) for reminding me to get this done. I was kinda scared to place the decals but turned out to be easy. The frame is clean and teardown was the easiest I have encountered. I should be able to start assembling the parts back into the frame. I am going to look for some new yellow cable housing and some new Kenda Knobbies. The original tires have some crack and should not be ridden.

Frame ready for decals.

Decals in place on both sides.

 

[Rat Rod]

Re: 1982 SCHWINN Sidewinder-Restore

Lookin awesome!

Looks like it's Spicy Chestnut month. :wink:

 

[CCR]

Re: 1982 SCHWINN Sidewinder-Restore

NICE looks like the cruiser 5 wont be getting the gold rims after all :mrgreen:

 

[Rat Rod]

Re: 1982 SCHWINN Sidewinder-Restore

NICE looks like the cruiser 5 wont be getting the gold rims after all :mrgreen:

It's just payback for our mid 70s temperatures down here. :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[user 135]

Re: 1982 SCHWINN Sidewinder-Restore

Finally started assembly after cleaning the parts. I still need to cable and do the final detail/cleaning.

 

[Rat Rod]

Re: 1982 SCHWINN Sidewinder-Restore

Looks awesome...what's the plan, keep it or sell it?

 

[user 135]

Re: 1982 SCHWINN Sidewinder-Restore

Looks awesome...what's the plan, keep it or sell it?

Probalby wait till spring and try to sell it. I don't really need it and probably would not ride it. The Brooks will not be part of the deal. I found a nice black Viscount saddle similar to the one on the Mombat Sidewinder. I never thought I would try to restore a bike, but this was a nice easy one to start with.

 

[schwinnmesa]

Re: 1982 SCHWINN Sidewinder-Restore

Cool bike. :mrgreen:

 

[GreatWhite00]

Re: 1982 SCHWINN Sidewinder-Restore

Neat bike for sure.

 

[gashuffy63]

Re: 1982 SCHWINN Sidewinder-Restore

I'd been looking for one of those for a long time in that color, I had to settle for this silver one that from the looks of it is all original.

 

[user 135]

Re: 1982 SCHWINN Sidewinder-Restore

Gashuffy, Nice bike. I wish I could find an original seat like yours.

 

[user 135]

Re: 1982 SCHWINN Sidewinder-Restore

Slowly I am getting this done. Skiing has been taking up a majority of my free time. I have been at the hill 2-3 times per week.

I ordered the Kenda K80 gumwalls that look similar to the original tires. I installed the new tires tonight (even cut off all the rubber nubbies). The bike even had it's original tubes. :shock: :shock:

 

[Rat Rod]

Re: 1982 SCHWINN Sidewinder-Restore

SWEET!

 

[user 135]

Re: 1982 SCHWINN Sidewinder-Restore

I rode it down to work then the BBP to get a new front brake bolt. It rides really nice. I would like to ride it more but I am afraid of rubbing those nice annodized rims too much.

 

[Rat Rod]

Re: 1982 SCHWINN Sidewinder-Restore

All it needs now is a gold ano set of Super Maxy cranks and a gold Tuff Neck stem. :wink:

Those new tires look awesome!

 

[user 135]

Re: 1982 SCHWINN Sidewinder-Restore

The new tires are nice and roll faster because the profile is rounder.

 

[user 135]

Re: 1982 SCHWINN Sidewinder-Restore

I took a couple of pictures with a good camera. Hopefully this finds a new home soon. :wink: :wink: