Almost there

[RivNut]

1959 Schwinn Speedster. After collecting the missing pieces,

I got the fenders rolled, then painted everything. Assembly will begin as soon as the fall Honey-dos are finished. (Finding time to have fun working on bikes is he'll when your wife finally retires.)

In the rafters waiting time and inspiration. And you thought those garage door tracks were wasted,

 

[RivNut]

Well today I finally got the nerve to tackle rebuilding the Bendix two speed for the Speedster. The grease was hard enough that I had to pick it out with a dental pick (2nd picture .) I soaked the parts in a tub of Brakleen and took a brass brush to them. I've dry fit everything together so I know it will work. Need to clean up the hub and spokes in an OA bath before assembling everything.

 

[RivNut]

The 1959 Speedster after putting all,of the pieces together.

I needed to clean the shop so I took my middleweight Schwinns out and let them get some fresh air.

Some more yet to be worked on.

I'll post the JC Higgins and Elgins another day

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Nice lineup, Riv!