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  1. 54shadow

    Schwinn Tanked Springer

    Looks to be maybe a universal set up, crank bit is in a smaller hole that other one maybe for a larger set up or is just there for looks.
  2. 54shadow

    Schwinn Tanked Springer

    Looks to be a 1953 model: K22841
  3. 54shadow

    Schwinn Tanked Springer

    Here is the inside of the tank, shows somewhat, the original color. Has a Komel Super coaster brake. The serial number is: K 22841.
  4. 54shadow

    Schwinn Tanked Springer

    I'll give it a check. It has a Komel Super coaster brake hub.
  5. 54shadow

    Schwinn Tanked Springer

    That is what I am thinking.
  6. 54shadow

    Schwinn Tanked Springer

    I picked this baby tonight. Me, not being a Schwinn-phile, need some help on identifying this puppy. Thinking that the serial number was on the bottom of the crank, looked, nada, could be hidden under the tank on the frame? I can still see the "Schwinn" decal ghosting under all of that blue...
  7. 54shadow

    Your help is needed ...

    Thank you sir! This some great info and tips here. I am finding out that putting a banana seat on a big bike is not a bolt on and ride, application, but, we ratrod bikers are use that scenario. Yes, I am going with the lower ape hangers, want a comfortable position for my arms and hands to be...
  8. 54shadow

    Your help is needed ...

    I am working on a cruiser project and want to put ape hangers and a banana set on, where and which one is the best application to fit a 26" cruiser bike?
  9. 54shadow

    Going for the tallest bike record

    http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20170406-the-cuban-building-the-worlds-tallest-bike
  10. 54shadow

    Steampunk Muscle

    I'm searching eBay for blown glass door knobs!
  11. 54shadow

    Steampunk Muscle

    WHOA!
  12. 54shadow

    Steampunk Muscle

    HAHAHAHA, maybe not for long!
  13. 54shadow

    Steampunk Muscle

    It could very well be, they were and are, everywhere. It still works flawlessly.
  14. 54shadow

    Steampunk Muscle

    The hub was off of a crusty old, English-made 3-speed bike that I bought at a local bike swap meet. There was so much surface rust on it that, if there was any markings on it, they got sanded away.
  15. 54shadow

    Steampunk Muscle

    Thanks for the input on the seat. On second thought, maybe re-classify this as a drag bike, "The Punk Steamster."
  16. 54shadow

    Steampunk Muscle

    Was going to enter the muscle bike competition, but, one thing led to another and the project stalled out. So, I am just posting what I have done so far and sit this one out. A lot of talent and creativity here on the site, never fails to inspire me.
  17. 54shadow

    This build is AWESOME!!!!

    If you check out his build process, he used a water jet cutter to make the cradle for the batteries.
  18. 54shadow

    This build is AWESOME!!!!

    This guy's build, showed up in my YT feed, this bike is ingeniously tricked out! My jaw is still dropped at the engineering that went into this. What say you all?
  19. 54shadow

    Shameless plug

    Now, that, is funny right there!!!
  20. 54shadow

    Shameless plug

    Here be a pic, so you don't have to go to the FB page.
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