63 Schwinn Geargoyles CC cruiser

[Turtlesixfour]

I want to build this bike with all used parts and have been lucky to pick up some neat ones. Thanks to this forum's knowledgable members for all of the help. This is my inspiration.

And this is what I started with.

Terry66 sold me a nice replacement fork that I am going to leave as is. Outlawalice sold me this cool Schwinn Mag chainring and some 13" Schwinn apes that will be added on.

 

[Turtlesixfour]

$4 Persons saddle from the local flea market.

 

[Turtlesixfour]

The fork with a headlight idea. Not sure about the skull idea yet.

 

[Chips_Mahoy]

Skulls can be used for good too........not just for evil.

 

[Turtlesixfour]

That's one wicked looking bike Chips! What did light the skull with?

 

[Chips_Mahoy]

That's one wicked looking bike Chips! What did light the skull with?

A couple Ultra bright 10mm LEDs & a 9v battery from the local Radio Shack.

 

[Turtlesixfour]

That's one wicked looking bike Chips! What did light the skull with?

A couple Ultra bright 10mm LEDs & a 9v battery from the local Radio Shack.

Sweet! Will have to keep that in mind!

 

[Turtlesixfour]

These are the old apes I'm using.

And the lay back seatpost with Hunt Wilde grips to go with the seat.

 

[Turtlesixfour]

Taken apart and a little primer under my poor boy paint booth!

 

[Turtlesixfour]

Does it matter that their are some awesome new seats and grips out there? I'm second guessing the whole "used" idea in favor of style! Where does one draw the line? Want to keep it old school but am feeling a conundrum! Black bike=?grips and seat?

 

[Henry morgan]

man that seat is crazy cool ... looks like it came from the 1st gucci hand bag.. or maybe a Andy Warhol madness i say

 

[Turtlesixfour]

Thanks Henry! This is my other option for a seat and grips. The bike will be black and red with a little white thrown in.

 

[3 wheeled wolfy]

The person is better imho.

 

[Turtlesixfour]

They say "once you go black..."!

 

[3 wheeled wolfy]

Gloss or satin/matte?

 

[Turtlesixfour]

Gloss or satin/matte?

Had to go gloss to be different but it is ratty so it probably looks a bit satin. You gotta work with watcha got! I got the fall colder mornings to work with right now. Not gonna clear coat it neither. Want it to match up to the fork that is older than the bike.

 

[3 wheeled wolfy]

It's going to be painting weather this weekend in ny.

 

[mmcdaniel69]

I second using the old seat. Of course, once you start putting it together that could change Looks good so far!

 

[Turtlesixfour]

I second using the old seat. Of course, once you start putting it together that could change Looks good so far!

Thanks! Do think I will use the old seat and grips to keep it an old school budget build. Dig your '61 also.

 

[Turtlesixfour]

It's going to be painting weather this weekend in ny.

NY? I use to live in Plattsburgh when I was little. Use to think 80 degrees was hot! Lol