Decided to run a different seat and some apes. Also started cleaning the frame with scotchbrite and glass cleaner. I was surprised by how much red came through the rust.
Picked up a parts bike today. It's a 26" 1967 Huffy Corvair, I robbed the wheels from it for the time being and eventually work on it later (it is too nice too part out in my opinion).
After some soap and water:
Wheels from the Corvair on the Spitfire.
Better lighting to come shortly...
New project bike I bought at an estate sale for $10. It had been in a barn for the last 30 years or so and has gathered some nice patina over time. I plan to neutralize the rust and clear coat it. Picked up the Columbia for $8 too
Also pumped to use my new work stand! No more workin on...
My latest project is a 1968 Schwinn Collegiate that somebody put on the curb. It didn't have brakes, handlebars or pedals when I picked it up and the front tire was shot. So far I have put on some bars and pedals I had laying around and a new front tire. I also started shining up the chrome...
So I got the new tires mounted up. I originally was trying to find a set that were similar to what was original to the bike but I was having trouble finding anything with the same tread pattern in a gumwall. Then I stumbled upon these Bell Streamliner tires and instantly knew that they were the...
Thanks Wildcat that classic add is pretty cool! It is also good to know that the bike is worth a little bit but it isn't going anywhere since it is one of the few things I have from my grandpa.