1982 Schwinn Predator-Cromo (IS DONE!)

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

Hello friends,

While build off 6 is going on strong and taking a lot of my time I would like to also show everyone my new side project. I about peed of myself when I saw that the new Vintage BMX sub forum opened up! So this is what I have, an early 80's Schwinn Predator chromo frame I bought for $50 on eBay about a week ago. Its in mint condition and I plan to build it up like new. I doubt I will do a full restoration so you will just have to see whats in store!

Hahahaha, Thanks for clearing that up for us Schwinn :lol:

Here is a possible donner bike if everything works out. Its an early 80s Schwinn Predator 1/4 Flash.

 

[Rat Rod]

Re: 1980 Schwinn Predator-Cromo

Awesome...will be fun to watch someone else go down this path. :wink:

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

Re: 1980 Schwinn Predator-Cromo

Awesome...will be fun to watch someone else go down this path. :wink:

I hope it will be fun. I know that BMX is much more different than Rat Rods. Do you have any pictures of these bikes already built?

 

[Rat Rod]

Re: 1980 Schwinn Predator-Cromo

 

[TheFlyingDingo]

Re: 1980 Schwinn Predator-Cromo

I used to have a predator with serial number GO184. Dunno why I remember that. Ill be watching this.

 

[Rat Rod]

Re: 1980 Schwinn Predator-Cromo

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

Re: 1980 Schwinn Predator-Cromo

Mine(G0182) January of 1982.

Also found this.

http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/schwinn/46327

Really like the skyway mags on that first picture. I can already tell im going to have a hard time with this build!

 

[outskirtscustoms]

Re: 1980 Schwinn Predator-Cromo

Mine(G0182) January of 1982.

Also found this.

http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/schwinn/46327

Really like the skyway mags on that first picture. I can already tell im going to have a hard time with this build!

If you can "go 182" on a bike you're in better shape than me.... :mrgreen:

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

Re: 1980 Schwinn Predator-Cromo

Mine(G0182) January of 1982.

Also found this.

http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/schwinn/46327

Really like the skyway mags on that first picture. I can already tell im going to have a hard time with this build!

If you can "go 182" on a bike you're in better shape than me.... :mrgreen:

Hahahahaha

 

[Gold Street Customs]

Re: 1982 Schwinn Predator-Cromo

Hopefully your bike will get there today, if USPO is anything close to UPS, cant wait to see how this turns out :wink:

 

[pickle]

Re: 1980 Schwinn Predator-Cromo

I used to have a predator with serial number GO184. Dunno why I remember that.

hahaha! that made me bust out with a loud laugh here at work

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

Re: 1982 Schwinn Predator-Cromo

Update #1

First of all I received my parts I traded for from gold street customs and they turned out better than I expected. I love the bars and the post. I'm trading walker for a set of white skyway tuff mags and a white seat to go along with the baby blue an white color scheme.

Parts on the way!

 

[Rat Rod]

Re: 1982 Schwinn Predator-Cromo (Update #1)

Looking good!

 

[strangeframe]

Re: 1982 Schwinn Predator-Cromo (Update #1)

Beautiful..Lucky man.. 8)

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

Re: 1982 Schwinn Predator-Cromo (Update #1)

Looking good!

I need some advise! What kind of cranks...Pork chop knock off 3 piece profile, or something not pork chop knock off 3 piece profile.
hahaha

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

Re: 1982 Schwinn Predator-Cromo (Update #1)

Foreshadowing 8)

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

Re: 1982 Schwinn Predator-Cromo (Diacompe MX900 brakes!)

Found a nice surprise when taking parts off the parts bike. Yes, these will find their way on the bike. I ordered two replacement Diacompe stickers to replace the non existent ones. 8)

 

[Gold Street Customs]

Re: 1982 Schwinn Predator-Cromo (Diacompe MX900 brakes!)

Yeah, those were hard to give up...But I am happy with the trade :wink:

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

Re: 1982 Schwinn Predator-Cromo (Diacompe MX900 brakes!)

Yeah, those were hard to give up...But I am happy with the trade :wink:

keep me updated on your plans for the Mercury!

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

Re: 1982 Schwinn Predator-Cromo (Pork Chop Bling!)

Thanks to Pork Chop BMX being 15 minutes down the street I get a bit of a discount with in store cash pick-up. Thanks so much Pork Chop, They have really helped me out a lot. They didnt have the pads I wanted so I just stuck some on to get a feel for the look :wink: