Outskirtscustoms finds

[outskirtscustoms]

Got a second Western Flyer Super skiptooth cruiser! It's a good day.

 

[outskirtscustoms]

repairs

Why?

 

[kram]

That extra bar is strange, but weirdly kind of cool at the same time.

 

[outskirtscustoms]

That extra bar is strange, but weirdly kind of cool at the same time.

It is weird because I can't think of any reason for it to be there. Luckily it only looks to be tacked in so should be an easy removal.

 

[outskirtscustoms]

So I got this unknown Schwinn Stretch cruiser today in a trade. (Mainly cleaning out the storage unit and getting rid of all my excess clutter). Know nothing about it other than it has a Schwinn headbadge, a really fat down tube, and it looks longer in the tail than most other Schwinn bikes I have dealt with. Also has a metal plate over the top tube which looks to be factory or done really well. I threw some wheels on it just to get an idea and it seems like a fun one to play with. I am digging the wheels but need to get more 26 inch tires. I also have a set of coaster brake wheels in a cream color that I may use too not sure yet.

Threadless stem
Posts for V-brakes
Looks to have several layers of repaint

 

[kingfish254]

Cool score, but it's not really a stretch. That's the Kokomo model they had at walmart a few years back. It takes 27.5" (29er) tires, not 26. Also you will need to hook up the v-brakes since the rear wheel is not a coaster brake hub.

Here is what they looked like new.

Robot or human?

www.walmart.com

 

[outskirtscustoms]

Cool score, but it's not really a stretch. That's the Kokomo model they had at walmart a few years back. It takes 27.5" (29er) tires, not 26. Also you will need to hook up the v-brakes since the rear wheel is not a coaster brake hub.

Here is what they looked like new.

Robot or human?

www.walmart.com

That's cool I live in Kokomo Indiana so it fits in my collection...lol

 

[outskirtscustoms]

Also I did not get these wheels with the bike I got them months ago at the pawn shop and just put them on because they looked cool.

 

[Son of Kradus]

Also I did not get these wheels with the bike I got them months ago at the pawn shop and just put them on because they looked cool.

Bro I love everything about this bike, the link to the new model was great, theyre a fantastic looking Rat bike I rekon!,,,,, wonder if they sell em in australia!

 

[outskirtscustoms]

Bro I love everything about this bike, the link to the new model was great, theyre a fantastic looking Rat bike I rekon!,,,,, wonder if they sell em in australia!

Me too! I think I have a direction I want to go with it... my hometown of Kokomo Indiana once made motorcycles and a local motorcycle shop "Moody Cycle" that is now closed had one on display. These colors and style of decals maybe change to a different font. Make it look like a newer model of Kokomo motorcycle.

If you're interested here's a short clip with a rare piece of history

 

[rickpaulos]

I wonder if Walmart sold a lot of Kokomo bikes in Kokomo?

 

[outskirtscustoms]

I wonder if Walmart sold a lot of Kokomo bikes in Kokomo?

I never saw one before today

 

[MattiThundrrr]

It takes 27.5" (29er) tires

Just a warning, those are two different sizes.

 

[kingfish254]

Just a warning, those are two different sizes.View attachment 216419

Oops, my misunderstanding.

 

[outskirtscustoms]

Found 2 tires for it today at the flea market! $10 each and brand new in the boxes. Ordered some tubes from eBay along with a pack of 16 bike hanging hooks. Yes 16 bike hangers! So I should have my storage problems remedied. I went ahead and bought 2 kits of 8 all together it was like $75 after tax and shipping. So around $4-$5 each

 

[outskirtscustoms]

So today I went to see a guy I've dealt with before and this time he had some goodies. I went after a 1970 Schwinn Fastback and a 26 inch unknown Schwinn men's frame and scored both for a hundred. Then he had a Schwinn Stingray project I scored for $80, few seats for $10 each and 4 sets of ape hangers for $10 each. $240 total then I went and looked at his junk pile and he said man anything in the pile is FREE! GAME ON!!!

After loading up half the pile (mostly early girl's frames but got a tandem frame with nice paint, an early men's frame, few wheels, lots of goodies) we're on our way home with some patina gold. Stopping for the victory lunch now.

Will take pictures later.

 

[Slow-Rider]

what no pictures of the lot/scores?

 

[outskirtscustoms]

Was still hauling them home. Just dropped them off at the storage unit. Here's pics of the haul.
1968 Schwinn Stingray

1970 Schwinn Fastback

1957 Schwinn Starlet?

Schwinn Deluxe Twin 5 speed

???

1953 Schwinn Meteor?

1960 Schwinn Speedster

???

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C72050 -1938 ??? CWC

???

 

[outskirtscustoms]

Any ideas on ID's I know a few of them.

 

[Pondo]

Nice score!