Search results

Hey gang, My 62’ Schwinn Typhoon has the common problem of the front fender bolt/screw that under the forks snapped off . Anybody know what size bolt/screw it is? Course or fine thread? I need to drill it out with some care and see if I can re- tap the threads. Just don’t know what size. Thanks

Sharp looking ride

Looking for possible buy. 24” Schwinn boys cantilever frame (no 20” stingrays), can be bare frame or with a few bits on it still. Just looking for a reasonable price. eBay people seem to think a bare frame is solid good by their prices and then crazy shipping charges. I’m just a broke...

Yes, I added the new wheels with a 3 speed. The red paint under black I believe is primer as it’s not really “red” it’s a bit more oxide in color. As to anything else, it was bought as a pile of parts so some might not be original to the bike, like the seat … but hats all an unknown. Thanks...

On the rear drop out , but all information suggests it’s not a 46, 52 or 53

Haven’t been on RatBikes site in a long time, nice to be back with a build. Bought a Schwinn Typhoon off eBay a good while back , everything but wheels , reasonable cheap. Sat around a long time due to my health issues, but now I’m recovering (again) so going to get this together for exercise...

Movie was Damnation Alley

One of several bikes I built a few years back. This one I built back when I still had some money coming in.

I'll tear it down and take a look. Thanks Gary

Picked up one of the Walmart La-Jolla cruisers still in the box off CraigsList http://www.walmart.com/ip/Kent-La-Jolla-26-Men-s-Cruiser-Bike/17206784 I think there is an issue with the back hub... it seems like I have to back pedal awfully (nearly a half turn) far to brake and once it's there I...

Yes as far as I know Typhoon was 62' and later. Serial Number on this is A52131 which should be Sept of 53' Chassis is a total "put together" Typhoon chain guard, "S" seat is 59' to 70's, chain wheel is any number of years and models, stem was all wrong too. That's kinda why the sell didn't...

Thanks, it's getting there ... slowly

Lets see if I do this right ... Posted a few in the Builds http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=77041

So I picked up this Schwinn that was listed as a 53' Typhoon .. Well the Serial number checks out as a 53' Chicago, but as far as I know they didn't make Typhoons in 53'. Stem was stuck in the fork big time, 3 days of PB Blaster and then some heat and it still took a good amount of force to...

Anyone try these ichi banana style seats made from old skateboard decks? http://www.ichibike.com/

Hi everyone, gWebber here. I'm a lowbrow artist & cartoonist among other things and I'm a fan of Rat Rods (auto), bobber & chopper motorcycles and of course Rat Bikes! I've built a few bikes in my days, generally on a limited budget and limited tools, but always with maximum fun. I'm...