79 SCHWINN SPITFIRE

[Rat Rod]

This one was on Ebay last week in Florida. Been looking for a set of these gold wheels for a while now. Started a conversation with the seller and we worked out a deal. Had him drop it off at my friend Ed Ferri's place....Planet BMX to be packed and shipped. They did a great job and also included a set of tires and tubes. Looking forward to giving it the magic Texas water treatment and adding a few other period correct touches.

 

[ChimeraCycle]

Can't beat those rims. Congrats. Lotsa hot bits.

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[ADVHOG]

You find the nicest bikes!

 

[jamesdart]

That's was an actual model? Came hooked up with the gold? That's cool.

 

[Rat Rod]

That's was an actual model? Came hooked up with the gold? That's cool.

I think the gold parts were probably a dealer upgrade. Either that or the buyer had the bike shop build it for him.

 

[jamesdart]

Oh OK. Well it looks cool.

 

[Rat Rod]

This is how they looked in stock format...

 

[Rat Rod]

Let the refurb begin!

 

[Robertk]

Saw that bike being sold along with another bike. Glad you were able to get the owner to split the pair! Should be a nice addition to the newly formed Strandie forum! Jealous!

 

[Robertk]

Are there any updated pics on this great find? Also, are the spokes 12g? Rims are Ukai?

This is such a cool find!

 

[Rat Rod]

Are there any updated pics on this great find? Also, are the spokes 12g? Rims are Ukai? This is such a cool find!

Wheels, seat clamp and seat post went on another Schwinn cruiser which got traded to another member.

They were 12 gauge spokes with UKAI rims.

 

[Robertk]

Thanks for the update.

 

[rrtbike]

Mannnnn....We missed the finished clean up???

 

[Hitman44]

This one was on Ebay last week in Florida. Been looking for a set of these gold wheels for a while now. Started a conversation with the seller and we worked out a deal. Had him drop it off at my friend Ed Ferri's place....Planet BMX to be packed and shipped. They did a great job and also included a set of tires and tubes. Looking forward to giving it the magic Texas water treatment and adding a few other period correct touches.

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I usually don't like newer bikes but that is sweet!