1950’s A/Schwinn Straightbar Klunker

[Uncle Ookie]

Humbly submitted, this. ORBO

The 1991 Roadmaster got the assist… helped truck the fork in to work last week, along with an ACS stem, HD bearings/parts and a BB promotion…..

then….the frame got trucked in…. During a 40-degree rain storm….. Attempting Rail/ratbike commute for as much as i can with this build. About 5 miles and a -15 minute commuter rail blast.

the General “bmx” fork is 1980’s…. off a 26” General “Catalina 3”, whose 3spd coaster-shimano wheel set is heavy and far-gone for my math skills.

The fork fit like it was made for the schwinn which is at least 3 decades the senior. The color matches well too.

having fun… new rad wheel set on order worthy of my klunker functionality aim for a historic frame

enjoy!!

 

[Uncle Ookie]

Last images, from work, Saturday. The “Daisy, Daisy” tandem donated w/the “captains” low rise ape-ish bars look cool, all together… after a little green grease of course…. Left the front rack on as it matches the line of the straight bar.

 

[Uncle Ookie]

the plan is the “sideways promotion” on the ashtabula BB, a “3-piece adaptor” ….the cups are already knocked loose thanks to a pal with a chunk of wood (and he also had a 2 x 4 )

stay tuned… action plan is this crank…. A new part!….On order… maybe floating in a big can on the Pacific… it’s black, single speed and might look cool.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Nice stuff

 

[Uncle Ookie]

Nice stuff

I appreciate that. Thanks!

 

[metalchewy]

Cool frame and crankset to start.

 

[Bike from the Dead]

Pretty cool dude! That Schwinn straight bar will make a perfect klunker!

 

[Uncle Ookie]

Pretty cool dude! That Schwinn straight bar will make a perfect klunker!

Thank you very much! Waiting on the wheels for a big plus hopefully will fit and all…. First Klunker but not first rodeo…. Y’know… “Two Easy Steps…..” etc ha ha

 

[Uncle Ookie]

Cool frame and crankset to start.

I appreciate that thanks!!!

 

[Uncle Ookie]

Hello! Is this style saddle legit for the ORBO?

 

[Wildcat]

There's no rule for seats on ORBO, you could put a lawn chair on there if you wanted.

 

[metalchewy]

Hello! Is this style saddle legit for the ORBO?

That looks like a comfy saddle to ride the rocky stuff with.

 

[Uncle Ookie]

That looks like a comfy saddle to ride the rocky stuff with.

Ya that’s the plan!… could one say that’s a “polo” seat?

 

[Uncle Ookie]

There's no rule for seats on ORBO, you could put a lawn chair on there if you wanted.

Oh i was thinking MBBO… uhhhh…. Lawn chair you say?!?……

 

[metalchewy]

Oh i was thinking MBBO… uhhhh…. Lawn chair you say?!?……

Hehehe. It would work there as well

Some of the early BMX had seats like that. Still a good choice.

 

[Uncle Ookie]

Hehehe. It would work there as well

Some of the early BMX had seats like that. Still a good choice.

Ya that’s where i got ‘em…saved from the scrapyard…. The mx is like NOS but the other one… with the “patina”…. That might be the one to use… .anywhoo thanks for stopping by

 

[Uncle Ookie]

Ya… the missing headbadge…. I’ll want to mend that situation sooner than later… So i noticed the bolt pattern was larger than a “Chicago” Schwinn… sadly i have limited color selection in the A/S oldies….. the “Chicago” era “Minkies” is the one i was wanting… i just like the look and the name… i’ve salvaged one or two over the years… but that is strictly generation 60’s-80’s…. I had a big 1960’s blue… naw…. Found one with just the right crust appeal… Chicago badge shown for effect…. Some white accents turning up….. gives me another idea… more on that later

 

[GeePig]

Those BMX with seats like these were partly the inspiration for my build, and I am glad to see you are considering them!

 

[Uncle Ookie]

Those BMX with seats like these were partly the inspiration for my build, and I am glad to see you are considering them!

I’ve bodged a retention system from seat post hardware…. Should work here…. Allows for short banana seat stay attachment on any adult bike. Just unbend seat post hardware to clamp around chain/seat stays. Bomber! I might revisit the alightment to increase strength.

here, for rat rod posterity….

 

[Uncle Ookie]

Seat post hardware for banana seat stay attachment….