Just "TRUSS" me

[CHAMPION123]

My friend gave me a 1959 Schwinn Traveler for free. The Schwinn Spitfire tires were free. The aluminum rims were free. The donor canti-frame was a newer Schwinn - free. I bought the handle bars for $5.00 I had the rest. I've always wanted a 1920's vintage Truss framed bike. I cut the canti-tube off the newer frame and welded it on the Traveler. I rides awesome. All the parts came from the same friend over a one year period. A new welder in the garage helps. Gary

 

[Kevintothej]

Lookin good!!

 

[B607]

You captured the Iver Johnson look with a single piece of tubing. Nice job! Gary

 

[largek9]

Very nice job! I like the use of smaller tube and the way the seat and seat post compliment the the craftmanship. thats 100 A+ !!

 

[udallcustombikes]

Nice! Makes me miss my Orient Express build. Guess I need to build another one.
http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/viewto ... &sk=t&sd=a

 

[brett4christ]

Nice job!

I have a Schwinn Varsity multi-gear frame with blade forks that is just SCREAMING for this treatment!

Thanks for the idea! (My wife doesn't thank you though!)

 

[CHAMPION123]

I'm sure this treatment has been done before. I just couldn't believe how it fell together for almost "free". Thanks for the comments. Now my friend says I could give it all back if I get tired of it. Gary

 

[g-ratter]

Such a simple modification but it really adds interest to a frame I would have thought about using for spare tubing. Need to get some old metal pedals on there.
Like these:

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Nice work! :wink: Can't beat the price :mrgreen:

 

[CHAMPION123]

Yes indeed, I need some pedals just like that. I've got some old 10 speed pedals but they just don't cut it. Thanks for the tip. I'll go digging this weekend. Gary