1972 schwinn pea picker -disc brake"finished"

[lopo68]

Found this bike right down the street.I purchased it from the original owner.It looks like it will clean up o.k.
I will post pictures when I get it finished.I need to locate a few parts but I hope to finish it early next year.

 

[ratina]

Re: 1972 schwinn pea picker -disc brake

Awesome!

I've never seen a basket mounted like that before

 

[Danimal]

Re: 1972 schwinn pea picker -disc brake

Nice! Wanna sell it?

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Re: 1972 schwinn pea picker -disc brake

Sweet find! :shock: Looks like it will clean up great

 

[jaydub]

Re: 1972 schwinn pea picker -disc brake

Looks like a Drum brake to me...?

 

[ratina]

Re: 1972 schwinn pea picker -disc brake

Looks like a Drum brake to me...?

the rear wheel has a disc brake

 

[Outlaw90]

Re: 1972 schwinn pea picker -disc brake

good find. should clean up pretty good..

 

[outskirtscustoms]

Re: 1972 schwinn pea picker -disc brake

Nice find just DON'T rub the chain guard when cleaning. Unless you're planning to replace the decals. :wink:

 

[Danimal]

Re: 1972 schwinn pea picker -disc brake

Nice find just DON'T rub the chain guard when cleaning. Unless you're planning to replace the decals. :wink:

Haha, yup...how many people have made that mistake the first time they cleaned a Schwinn....I know I did it once!!

 

[Jimmy the Gent]

Re: 1972 schwinn pea picker -disc brake

Nice find just DON'T rub the chain guard when cleaning. Unless you're planning to replace the decals. :wink:

"Nice" isn't the word I'd use.... 8)

BTW: How, exactly would I (hypothetically) clean one?

 

[outskirtscustoms]

Re: 1972 schwinn pea picker -disc brake

Nice find just DON'T rub the chain guard when cleaning. Unless you're planning to replace the decals. :wink:

"Nice" isn't the word I'd use.... 8)

BTW: How, exactly would I (hypothetically) clean one?

Chemical dip such as Oxalic acid or vinegar. Just do a "test spot" first to make sure it won't harm it.

 

[Jimmy the Gent]

Re: 1972 schwinn pea picker -disc brake

Chemical dip such as Oxalic acid or vinegar. Just do a "test spot" first to make sure it won't harm it.

A "test spot" on the guard itself,or on a letter?

...maybe I'll just leave it as it is...

 

[outskirtscustoms]

Re: 1972 schwinn pea picker -disc brake

Chemical dip such as Oxalic acid or vinegar. Just do a "test spot" first to make sure it won't harm it.

A "test spot" on the guard itself,or on a letter?

Both. Doesn't look too bad. you can rub the paint somewhat but be very careful around the letters and take your time.

 

[jaydub]

Re: 1972 schwinn pea picker -disc brake

Looks like a Drum brake to me...?

the rear wheel has a disc brake

Wow my Bad...I haven't seen one in a long time..forgot about the rear :? Nice score..Now I feel dumb..LOL

 

[Jimmy the Gent]

Re: 1972 schwinn pea picker -disc brake

Chemical dip such as Oxalic acid or vinegar. Just do a "test spot" first to make sure it won't harm it.

A "test spot" on the guard itself,or on a letter?

Both. Doesn't look too bad. you can rub the paint somewhat but be very careful around the letters and take your time.

So basically; don't just soak it.....

 

[lopo68]

Re: 1972 schwinn pea picker -disc brake

Up date.
A little slow getting it done due to the holidays.All I need to do is clean up the wheels and find a good seat.So far everything has cleaned up really nice. The rear fender and sissy bar did not clean up as wll as I had hoped but still dont look to bad.I hope to find a seat and finish it by the end of the month.

 

[Outlaw90]

Re: 1972 schwinn pea picker -disc brake

Up date.
A little slow getting it done due to the holidays.All I need to do is clean up the wheels and find a good seat.So far everything has cleaned up really nice. The rear fender and sissy bar did not clean up as wll as I had hoped but still dont look to bad.I hope to find a seat and finish it by the end of the month.

Dude that came out really good!! looks nice get a picture when its finished too.

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Re: 1972 schwinn pea picker -disc brake

Looks great! That Schwinn chrome is the best 8)

 

[lopo68]

I was able to save all of the original parts except for the rear tire seat and cables.
The seat was replaced with an early pete seat using the original material.
The rear tire was replaced with a 98 n.o.s.reproduction .
Thanks

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[lopo68]