Hello to everyone,
I am a vintage piece myself who has re-entered the "old bike" scene. I guess my interest (read s-I-c-k-n-e-s-s) was created in my childhood and I fondly remember my late '50s Hornet (I believe from the best of my memory) to my 67-68 Coppertone Stingray Deluxe 2-speed (which I vividly remember). About 8 years ago, I purchased a well worn out '74 Stingray I though I'd just clean-up and "let the kid ride it".....has turned 180 degrees. The sickness has flaired up and I now own a multitude of older & newer Schwinns ( a few rideable/most awaiting variable stages from clean-up-to-repair-to-restoration). Most recently, I bought "out of the box" and aquired a nice (what I believe to be a 1971 year model) Murray Jet Fire.
My bike purchasing has stopped, I have (5) Schwinns + the Jet Fire awaiting restoration, plus more.
I now have focused my spare time on starting the repairs. Ironically, the first Schwinn Stingray I spoke of, is partially disassembled and will go out for paint soon.
I know I reside amongst a bunch of bike enthusiasts that enjoy this hobby like me. I hope that I can obtain some information from the forum as well as contribute.
Glad to be aboard....
Thanks,
Oldtimer
I am a vintage piece myself who has re-entered the "old bike" scene. I guess my interest (read s-I-c-k-n-e-s-s) was created in my childhood and I fondly remember my late '50s Hornet (I believe from the best of my memory) to my 67-68 Coppertone Stingray Deluxe 2-speed (which I vividly remember). About 8 years ago, I purchased a well worn out '74 Stingray I though I'd just clean-up and "let the kid ride it".....has turned 180 degrees. The sickness has flaired up and I now own a multitude of older & newer Schwinns ( a few rideable/most awaiting variable stages from clean-up-to-repair-to-restoration). Most recently, I bought "out of the box" and aquired a nice (what I believe to be a 1971 year model) Murray Jet Fire.
My bike purchasing has stopped, I have (5) Schwinns + the Jet Fire awaiting restoration, plus more.
I now have focused my spare time on starting the repairs. Ironically, the first Schwinn Stingray I spoke of, is partially disassembled and will go out for paint soon.
I know I reside amongst a bunch of bike enthusiasts that enjoy this hobby like me. I hope that I can obtain some information from the forum as well as contribute.
Glad to be aboard....
Thanks,
Oldtimer