Outskirtscustoms finds

[CCR]

 

[carrotsnax]

What a great idea! That looks like it would be comfortable to use when working and small enough to stow away....Genius.

 

[outskirtscustoms]

What a great idea! That looks like it would be comfortable to use when working and small enough to stow away....Genius.

Yep and with my limited storage I love stuff that folds flat. Even my truing stand folds flat.

 

[kngtmat]

Nice little bike. I have seen that before in a few department store Wishbook's people have scanned like the 1981 Wards catalog that looks close but the reflector is in a different spot.

He has more on his Flickr gallery.
http://www.wishbookweb.com/

Thanks, boy times have changed haven't they? Just a few pages before the bike (page 372) you could buy a build it yourself cannon for $200! :shock:

You used to get really cool bike parts through those stores at great prices but I think when the year 2000 came they all disappeared. I used to love seeing Bikextras CPC (Cycle Products Company) and Murray bicycle parts in Kmart.

 

[outskirtscustoms]

Well this one cost me my .410 shotgun in trade (The one I got in trade for the $28 mower) but I think it was worth it. I saw this Ross Apollo 3 speed in the local antique shop and much to my surprise it was owned by a guy I've done business with before (remember the green Diamondback and all those mag rims? And that Western Flyer Fast One frame? Yep same guy) so I offered him a trade (I was broke) and he said he'd think about it. I thought it would be gone by the time I got the cash together so I was about to forget about it when I got a call. Sure enough he wanted to trade me. So now I have another cool muscle bike in my stable. He got a fair deal, I didn't have to come off of much cash, and everybody wins. Guess you could say I pulled the trigger on this deal. :lol:





:shock: I couldn't believe the great condition of the seat.


Dark Horse 2 approves of his new buddy


If you're wondering what's new on Dark Horse 2


Then earlier in the week I met up with Chips_Mahoy and did some trading and I ended up with 4 more frames to play with.

This one reminds me of the Ross Barracuda I used for Dark Pony


Unknown Single bar cantilever frame


Western Flyer something or other


And this black cantilever frame I think he said it was an early Sears Spyder.

 

[outskirtscustoms]

I have been searching for one of these twin straight bar Schwinns for quite some time now and finally found one on craigslist for a fair deal so I figured why not? Should be here momentarily and I can look at it closer and get better pics. Love me some Schwinns! :mrgreen:

 

[outskirtscustoms]

I got it! It's a bit rougher than expected but it is nice and I'm happy with it, Super cool old guy was nice enough to deliver it for a bit of gas money. Seat has been re-covered but they did a nice job of it other than painting the undercarriage white. Probably re-spray it black. Fenders and frame have also been re-sprayed but done nicely so I might just go bare metal or try my hand at creating some patina on the existing paint. Also had some Hunt Wilde grips so I swapped those out for a pair of nice old Schwinn script grips I had laying in my toolbox. Still for $55 and $20 on delivery I'm still stoked to own it. Well here's a few pictures, I'm going for a test ride! :mrgreen:

 

[outskirtscustoms]

Well I rode it to the dollar store and back and it rides great but the low bars had to go, I threw some mini apes on it I had laying around and I like them. I Also got some black paint to re-do the seat's undercarriage so that looks better now. Not done but are they ever really done?

 

[Rat Rod]

Looking good!

 

[outskirtscustoms]

Looking good!

Coming from you that just made my day!

 

[outskirtscustoms]

Serial number is B020836 so it was made on February 5th 1960. Any help on a model??? I am thinking Typhoon but not 100% sure.

 

[Wildcat]

In 1960, according to the price lists and catalogs, it could only be a Tornado or Deluxe Tornado. Typhoon came out in 62, and the Skipper and Flying Star wasn't offered in 60, but was in 61.

 

[tornadofan]

definetly a tornado

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Looks good with the mini apes! 8) Great find :wink:

 

[Spokeshave]

Very nice. I've been looking high and low for one of those too.
Enjoy.

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

Nice ride dude!
It's a lonnnngggg way from The Bootlegger!

Cheers,
Dr. T

 

[outskirtscustoms]

definetly a tornado

I thought the Tornado only had a single tube in the center? This one is dual tube center. I love it though, the mini apes bring the grips up just enough to be comfortable and it rides great! I might re-cover the seat in tan or black or just swap it all together.

 

[sleepy]

Very nice....and a nice price as well.

The mini apes look perfect! 8)

 

[outskirtscustoms]

Thanks, I have been looking for one of these since first seeing one on this site shortly after joining. Yes I have come a long way from the Bootlegger but I still miss that one just because it was the first build I did on this site. It rides much better with the mini apes and is a lot more comfortable of a riding position. The seat is kinda weird though, I'm not sure if that's the way it's made or if something is missing but it springs from front and back simultaneously.

 

[tornadofan]

I have a deluxe tornado it has the double straight bar I believe it was the only Schwinn with this frame rame