Cheapo cruiser build..

[ShortyLaVen]

I haven't had a bike in a long while, and really have an itch to go ride, so I started to piece together this beater... Just something to cruise downtown, nothing super special. I picked up this frame on craigslist for a few dollars. Its a Schwinn, but I don't know anything about it. This week I'm trading some pinstriping work for a box of parts, and have some Duro creams coming in the mail.... The plan is to have a nice riding bike by the end of next week!

The frame is painted with Krylon Glitter Blast metal flake. Not to shabby for a rattle can! I'll try to get some pics in the sunlight, it really pops.

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Looking forward to those sunlight shots! Looks good!

Luke.

 

[wheelbender6]

Cool. The glitter paint will look great in the moonlight as well.

 

[Sphinx]

Looks like an Oriental Schwinn Heavy Duty.

 

[Carbon]

Nice job, paint looks jam up, should be a fun build. 8)

 

[ShortyLaVen]

Kept forgetting to get some pics, but I found one I took before adding the black..

New tires came in the mail as well!!!!

Been working with a really kool dude trading some paint work for parts. Got a 3spd hub, Schwinn style springer forks, some nice wheels, an old Schwinn crank, a couple chainwheels to choose from, and an old Schwinn road bike seat (the kind with all the springs), and a bunch of other goodies. I love bartering!!

Here's some of the work I did on his bike-

MORE TO COME!!!

 

[PapaLJ]

Nice work, very clean

 

[LukeTheJoker]

That paint really pops! Very nice work!

Luke.

 

[ShortyLaVen]

Thanks for the compliments!!

I'm thinking of going with a single speed hub and not a 3 speed... Mostly I'm just leaning towards a cleaner look with no cables. Also thinking of going with a 26x2.125 white wall in the rear, and the front 26x1-3/8 wheel and white wall of an old road bike I have.... it'd look sinister with the fat rear and skinny front. What are some opinions on this?

 

[HxCforever]

Man do I love that paint job.

 

[ShortyLaVen]

Here's the first mock up... Found these really nice wide rims, polished them up and swapped the hub on the rear for a good coaster brake (looks like a Shimano).. My buddy found a nice piece of off-white leather in an alley that he's gonna sew up into a seat cover for me. People throw the koolest things away... Best part is, this bike has only cost me $40 and some artwork so far!! Hopefully tomorrow she'll be all together and rideable, other wise it'll have to wait til next week... I'm also collecting parts to put a bike together for the missus! that'll be next..