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1959 Schwinn Speedster. After collecting the missing pieces,
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I got the fenders rolled, then painted everything. Assembly will begin as soon as the fall Honey-dos are finished. (Finding time to have fun working on bikes is he'll when your wife finally retires.) :cool:

In the rafters waiting time and inspiration. And you thought those garage door tracks were wasted,

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Well today I finally got the nerve to tackle rebuilding the Bendix two speed for the Speedster. The grease was hard enough that I had to pick it out with a dental pick (2nd picture .) I soaked the parts in a tub of Brakleen and took a brass brush to them. I've dry fit everything together so I know it will work. Need to clean up the hub and spokes in an OA bath before assembling everything.

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The 1959 Speedster after putting all,of the pieces together.
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I needed to clean the shop so I took my middleweight Schwinns out and let them get some fresh air.
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Some more yet to be worked on.
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I'll post the JC Higgins and Elgins another day
 

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