Hollywood swanger

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here is my step through 1963 Schwinn Hollywood. Patina stays, might fill in that blank space above the down tube

 

[OddJob]

Hmmm.....'fill in that blank space'....now that's where the fun happens!
RaT oN~!

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Very cool frame!

Have you posted pics of the Mazda mini truck in the "Show us your cars" thread? I would love to see more!

 

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Very cool frame!

Have you posted pics of the Mazda mini truck in the "Show us your cars" thread? I would love to see more!

I’ll check that out!

 

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Got the frame clear coated (like the shine better than boiled linseed oil) mocked up the wheels and started measuring out my custom features to come. Sprocket and cranks off an old Hawthorne.

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Clear looks good on it!

 

[OddJob]

+1 on the clear job!

 

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Got the tank on and rusted. Now to figure out the chainguard and different bars.

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Tank looks cool!

 

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I’m thinking about putting a phantom style chain guard on it and rusting it out too... not sure though.

 

[LukeTheJoker]

I’m thinking about putting a phantom style chain guard on it and rusting it out too... not sure though.

It could look awesome if it followed the curve of the tank too somehow!

 

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It could look awesome if it followed the curve of the tank too somehow!

Hmmmmm... might have an idea!

 

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Added the chain guard and new bars/stem/grips. Might do a different seat though.. this one just ain’t doing it for me...also looking at the pics now, I need to scoot that chain guard back a bit.. looks cooler in real life hahaha

 

[OddJob]

That is a cool chain guard! Yeah, scoot it back and bring the tail down to make it more parallel with the ground.

I've got a woman's saddle here with a rail on the back and long springs that would look really cool on this bike. If you are interested, send me a conversation message.

RaT oN~!

 

[benjimanactivate]

That is a cool chain guard! Yeah, scoot it back and bring the tail down to make it more parallel with the ground.

I've got a woman's saddle here with a rail on the back and long springs that would look really cool on this bike. If you are interested, send me a conversation message.

RaT oN~!

I’ve got a few options I’m gonna try for the seat here, if I decide against those I’ll hit you up! Thanks!!

 

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So I painted the tires and added a monument to the tank. This baby is done in my opinion. You will notice a hand drawn cartoon on the tank. It has a pretty special meaning to me. Earlier this year a friend lost his 6 month old son to a tragic accident. His nickname for his little boy was “peanut”. I drew it as a memorial to his little one.

 

[Chad T]

Bike looks cool! Great job. So sorry to hear about your friend. That's a rough one.

 

[OddJob]

Great job on the tire paint! Dig the RaT-icle vibe of the whole bike.

Losing a child has to be the worst thing a parent could ever endure. Hope you can offer some consolation to him.

 

[Brian macumber]

Great job

 

[OneHorsePower]

Well done !