My 57 Schwinn Tornado

[Carbon]

Picked this frame up from a member on here a while back in original worn faded and patina condition, loved the bike just wanted a fresher looking version of it. I finally decided this morning to take it back down and repaint it. After not being able to get the bike to ever ride straight with the original fork I shopped around and found a really nice late 50's Murray fork that was a perfect match without any modds. It also is a little lower profile with a little more rake so it gives it a little more of a custom look, painted it apple red, really liking it. I also have the original Schwinn Quality Chicago decals for the feather chaingaurd and seatpost, as well as 3 sets of white frame and fork darts on order, can't wait to get em and put em on, gonna look good. Also gave me a chance to repack the head and crank bearing with good quality full synthetic grease, very quiet and smooth rider. Heres a couple of pics.

 

[snydur]

love cruiser into bmx builds. awesome :mrgreen:

 

[Fireproof]

COOL! It looks like it would be fun to ride! 8)

 

[wolfy]

Looks so modern retro im suprized its from 1957! I might be getting a couple 1930's bikes from a friend of a friend thats getting rid of um.

 

[carvingbike]

Very nice! Is it 24" or 26"? What color/brand paint is that?

 

[user 135]

Sweet and simple. Those bars always look good.

 

[Carbon]

Thanks guys, its a 26'er, really nice rider. I actually went cheap for now and put some Apple Red Rustoleum spray bomb on it, I plan to eventually chemical strip everything back down and base/clear urethane after a good etching prime. Should hold up ok even still because I keep it in my den out of the elements, just wanted it to look decent because were having some really nice riding weather here lately. Really diggin the black wall look on it, cool bike for sure.

 

[wolfy]

If i where you id keep it like that its perfect just clearcoat it.