1962 Schwinn Corvette - Home At Last!

[Big_Daddy_Sloth]

I have a white Cadel speedometer waiting to be used. I think it will look great on here.

Sick!

The front rack is slightly askew.

O.G. - original grips!

Nice rack!

The only major flaw. It is not creased, so I should be able to bend it back.

I like this rear reflector also. I wonder how hard it would be to turn it into a light...

These bars are going to need a lot of work.

These pedals are dope! I hope I can salvage them.

You can kind of see the original paint under that mess. Need to find a headbadge for it, per Island Schwinn's info.

First order of business is junking that seat! I already have a deal in the works for a replacement. I might go with a springer pan style, while also trying to find an original style seat for if I ever get rid of it. And then it is clean, clean, clean, straighten, straighten, reassemble.

Original thread is here - http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=58751

 

[Leobeerguy]

Hey Big Daddy, I think those bars and back rack will clean up pretty nice. I have been using stove glass top cleaner and a cheap bag of kitchen greeny pads from the dollar store. I read it here from somebody else and tried it. It works great, should help on those rims too. After that some Wd 40 and steel wool. Cool looking bike, have fun!!! Leo

 

[Big_Daddy_Sloth]

Thanks for the suggestion, I'll keep it in mind. Check out my post on this thread (http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=58711) about my discovery yesterday...

 

[big kountry]

I got a yellow headbadge lets do some traden

 

[Big_Daddy_Sloth]

I got a yellow headbadge lets do some traden

Trade for what? And I need a picture first.

 

[big kountry]

I need a rack for my wifes ride nothing fancy just in decent shape these go for what 10 to 15 bucks I think so maybe I'll have to kick some cash in not sure what your price would be if you have 1 you would part with

 

[Big_Daddy_Sloth]

I need the sunburst Schwinn headbadge, that's what I was informed was original on the Corvette. I am also not parting this out nor have an extra rack. Sorry. If I do come across one, I'll let you know.

 

[heyslugger]

Suhweetah!

 

[Gold Street Customs]

I so need a Corvette!!! :mrgreen:

 

[Big_Daddy_Sloth]

I so need a Corvette!!! :mrgreen:

Everyone...needs a Corvette!