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[kram]

I picked up this ‘68 Coppertone stingray a year or so ago. It’s missing most of it's original parts but it was almost free.

Around the same time I picked up this girls all pro from an anitique store that was closing up shop. It’s a nice bike on its own, but I bought it as a parts bike for the stingray.

I’ve slowly picked up a few parts here and there. The firestone slick on the all pro is in really good shape but I think I’m going to use a 20x3 innova slick. I also got this 20” Hollywood chainguard that I’ll strip to bare metal and clear coat.

 

[sandman]

stingray

The Stingray's were also used for the first BMX bikes . Nice find .

 

[kram]

Well, I’m further along than I got on last year’s MBBO, the bike is completely disassembled. It actually came apart way easier than expected. The last few bikes I have broken down have been nightmares, so it’s nice to have one not fight me. I’ve got all the chrome pieces degreased and soaking in evaporust. Hopefully have them cleaned up tomorrow.

 

[kram]

It’s always surprising how much rust evaporust will take off of chrome. Some of those parts had almost no chrome showing. They are pitted but still look pretty good.

 

[kram]

Got the frame and forks cleaned up as best as I could. There was some spray paint on it and different layers of dirt, grime, and grease. I used some super fine grit sandpaper and was able to get most of the spray paint off. After some rubbing compound and a wax the old Schwinn paint shined up pretty good where it was still intact.

 

[sandman]

Cooper tone bliss .

 

[kram]

Got the headset and bottom bracket greased up and installed. Also quickly mocked up most of the parts. The fork is a little tweaked and the front tire will probably need to be replaced. There’s not much room for the 20x3 tire, but it fits.

 

[hamqqea]

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If this was parked in front of my house I'd swear it was mine. Those 3'' are comfy. Consider a anti puncture liner. I keep getting flats! They don't make'm like they used to.

Great seat!

 

[metalchewy]

Really liking those wide, handle dropped apes. [emoji106] Very cool!

 

[kram]

If this was parked in front of my house I'd swear it was mine. Those 3'' are comfy. Consider a anti puncture liner. I keep getting flats! They don't make'm like they used to.

Great seat!

got a picture of yours?

 

[kram]

Really liking those wide, handle dropped apes. [emoji106] Very cool!

Just sitting on there the bars feel really comfy. I’ll probably lean the back a bit, but hard to say until I actually ride it.

 

[kram]

@hamppea both of those bikes are really cool. Looks like the stretch on the stingray was done really well.

 

[Bike from the Dead]

Looks like you've got a nice bike there! I didn't even know they made 20" x 3" slicks!

 

[kram]

Looks like you've got a nice bike there! I didn't even know they made 20" x 3" slicks!

You can get them on Ebay if you search innova slick. They come in black and white wall. It's a pretty close fit on this frame without modifying it.

 

[Bike from the Dead]

You can get them on Ebay if you search innova slick. They come in black and white wall. It's a pretty close fit on this frame without modifying it.

Sweet! I'll keep that in mind whenever I've got a muscle bike to put together.

 

[OddJob]

I'm really digging this muscle build! That 3" slick is really beefy, and your frame and fork refresh turned out great. Like @hamppea said, there's a point at which you look at the bike and ride it and get a big grin on your face. That's probably the stopping point.
My motto is "Always stop before you think you are finished."

Great work on this build!

 

[Bike from the Dead]

Any updates? Seemed like you were making good progress.

 

[kram]

Still slowly working on this, with a new baby at home I haven’t had a lot of free time. Picked up a headlight that I thought would look good on this build. Also started stripping the paint on the chainguard.

 

[Bike from the Dead]

Still slowly working on this, with a new baby at home I haven’t had a lot of free time. Picked up a headlight that I thought would look good on this build. Also started stripping the paint on the chainguard.
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Oh wow, congratulations man! No wonder we hadn't seen any updates; you had your hands full!
The headlight looks good on there. Are you painting the chain guard to match, or do you have something else in mind?

 

[pebblewurm]

Babies are fun! Hopefully men's restrooms where you are have changing tables,not just the ladies. 15 years ago I had to do too many diaper changes on a toilet tank ...