1963 Schwinn American now a 26" Sting-Ray

[stingrayjoe]

I bought this original 1963 Schwinn American took it all apart and decided to re-assemble with some extra parts I had laying around. What do you think? A tall person's Sting-Ray with a tank!

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[Wildcat]

I like it!

You could rotate the seat bracket forward and get more of an upright sissy bar.

 

[stingrayjoe]

Thanks for the advice.

Peace,

Joe

 

[B607]

I had a Typhoon in '69 that I bought for doing my paper route. Bought it from another carrier and it was set up just like yours pretty much. I have a front rack to support the paper bag. The 2 speed kickback was perfect. I ran fenders but I rode in the rain a lot. It was a comfortable ride for a tall kid back then. Gary

 

[Chips_Mahoy]

Very cool! I've got something along these lines in the works soon.

 

[stingrayjoe]

I rode the bike (on the 50 year old tires) for about 2 - 1/2 miles along the Delaware and Raritan canal tow path. The two speed is a nice feature.

 

[stingrayjoe]

Re: 1962 Schwinn American now a 26" Sting-Ray

1962 Schwinn American
I put the bike back to original condition. One front fender brace has been replaced with a Wald and the front light guts are gone. The horn is in working order.