52 Schwinn Makeover

[Saverio]

Just wanted to start a thread to hopefully offer (and receive), some inspiration on rebuilding my 1952 Schwinn.
The first time I rebuilt this bike was back in 2012 and it was completed as it looked here.

Since then, life happened and let's say bikes were neglected and most of my other hobbies fell to the wayside.
Now that I'm back - I dug this sucker out and am in the process of rebuilding it as a strandie/bmx/klunker/whatever cruiser. I forgot how much fun this is!

 

[toro1978]

It looks pretty cool as it is. Give it a springer fork maybe? A double springer is always a good match for bikes with "tank" tubing.

 

[Saverio]

Well I had it put together as a klunker/bmx style and didn’t care for it. I definitely prefer a regular cruiser. I do have a layback seat post coming.
Here are some pics!

isn’t there someone on this forum who makes wheelsets? I desperately need a pair of new wheels!

 

[Captain Awesome]

Well I had it put together as a klunker/bmx style and didn’t care for it. I definitely prefer a regular cruiser. I do have a layback seat post coming.
Here are some pics!

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isn’t there someone on this forum who makes wheelsets? I desperately need a pair of new wheels!

You probably mean @ind-chuckz he's the wheel deal

 

[Saverio]

You probably mean @ind-chuckz he's the wheel deal

Yes! That's the name I've seen floated around. Thank you!