Howdy from somewhere between Western NY and the Fingerlakes. I "ended" my first Rat Rod build after 5 years (3 of which the bike sat waiting for me). The frame was 11/26/1958 Schwinn Tornado. I painted it 70s green to match my 78 VW Westy but plan to change it back to a barn red. (pics show the OG paint and details underneath.) The frame came from my grandfather's barn after he passed in 2006. It was my Uncle's bike when he was a kid and he added the Ape Hangers sometime in the late 60's early 70's (I'm guessing). the rest has been a complicated art project but I'm satisfied with the results (it actually rides)! I had taken apart and fixed single-speed cruisers before, but this was different. Enough talk, here are a few pics.
BTW, The only original parts which were on the bike when I got it are the crank and pedals.
BTW, The only original parts which were on the bike when I got it are the crank and pedals.
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