'65 Schwinn Traveler for the girlfriend!

[EvilJohnny37]

This was left at the dumpster behind my work and my girlfriend has been begging me for a pink bike. 1+1= happy girlfriend.

This was also my first wheel lace up project! It had a 3 speed rear hub that was toast and she wanted a coaster brake, so I laced up a coaster hub to a 26x1 3/8 rim that was laying around by looking at another 36 hole wheel. Came out pretty darn well! It's a really solid bike. a little small for me, but it's actually very fun to ride!

Before:

Stripped of parts:

Fresh Paint!

 

[Rat Rod]

Almost the identical bike I have been working on...looks like you've got a bent fork though.

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[deorman]

Basic+bicycle=cool. 8)

 

[Wildcat]

Another 65 coppertone Traveler? Just left lying around? Great find, I can't even buy one of those.

Even looks good in pink, your girlfriend will be happy with that.

Looks like the forks are slightly bend backwards. an easy fix.

 

[dragsterIII]

nice build
nothing like a fresh coat of paint :wink:

 

[EvilJohnny37]

Oh yeah, fork is bent. didn't realize it until after I had painted it because I had it stripped to nothing the day I found it :lol:

Oh well. if she ever wants it a different color I suppose after its stripped i'll bend 'em back.

RatRod: Your traveler is super sweet! the matching grips and headlight are totally killer. The paint looks like it is in waay better shape then mine was. Looks very cool with the fenders too! Planning on painting it? or leaving it stock?

 

[CYRUS]

Lookin Good, very sharp lookin.