1949 Schwinn Spitfire Update 5/9

[MikeS]

Starting a new personal project. The plan is to keep it simple,hot rod/industrial style and all vintage Schwinn.
Here it is in semi mockup mode....

The parts pile.......

 

[justinspruiell]

Re: 1949 Schwinn Spitfire

what color are you gonna pant it? Standard issue flat black?

 

[sensor]

Re: 1949 Schwinn Spitfire

great start!! :mrgreen:

 

[MikeS]

Re: 1949 Schwinn Spitfire

Actually I'm going to leave it how it is. When I got the frame and fork it was sandblasted then clear coated over.Looks real cool and you can see the brazing.

 

[MikeS]

Re: 1949 Schwinn Spitfire

Update: Wheels built and ready to go. S-2's with New Departure skiptooth rear and Schwinn script front hubs. Schwinn typhoon cord tires.

 

[MikeS]

Re: 1949 Schwinn Spitfire

Update: I recovered the seat......

Disassembled for paint....

Foam and vinyl cut to shape.......

Test fit.....

Done.....

 

[GodHatesCleveland]

Nice job on the seat!

 

[sensor]

nice! you should swing by old towe museum tomorrow between 9am and 4 pm theres gonna be bands, cars, and bikes. id love to see some of your stuff in person!

 

[MikeS]

I plan on heading over to that show.....I'll be bringing three bikes including the '49 Spitfire plus my nephew's mini straight bar.

 

[sensor]

i can say that that bike looks great in person(along with all you others also!) :mrgreen: