New member here. I bought a 1962 Schwinn at a yard sale 20 years ago and never did anything with it. Rusty rims, broken spokes. Rattlecan paint job, missing chan guard. I started riding a few years ago and bought my first vintage bike, a minty Schwinn Suburban 10 speed with a working genset. I kind of forgot about the American until a few day ago, when a buddy gave me a pair of vintage Westwind tires. Googling, I realized that I need more moden rubber for my kid to be safe. I found a donor 1979 Hollywood that had good rubber and rusty rims and chrome fenders that responded well to steel wool and PB Blaster. A few hours of wrenching and cleaning, the results are below. I need a chain guard, preferably black or chrome.
Also, the old wheels and single speed hub cleaned up well, but need a few spokes replaced and trued. These are pretty straight and ready to ride after cleaning.
The Schwinn chrome is amazing stuff.
Also, the old wheels and single speed hub cleaned up well, but need a few spokes replaced and trued. These are pretty straight and ready to ride after cleaning.
The Schwinn chrome is amazing stuff.
