Pair of 50's Schwinns

[juniorswv]

Great thread. Great builds. Looking very good!!!!!!!!

 

[junkiestone]

Great thread. Great builds. Looking very good!!!!!!!!

Thanks guys! Even though I had to use a few aftermarket parts, I'm pretty happy with the results. Kinda feels like I brought something back from the dead.

I think these bikes will fit into their neighborhood very well. I guarantee they will get some use.

Chains just came in today. Hope to get the other brace for the Jaguar rack soon, and I still need to figure out the correct mounting for the child's seat (it's jerry rigged right now). Other than that, they're done.

I will post some pics of the finished product in a couple of days.

 

[junkiestone]

Just got the chains on and took 'em for a ride. They both ride really nice. It's pretty cool to think that that's the first time they've been ridden in years.

I still haven't figured out a good way to mount the child's seat (still jerry rigged), and the brace for the Jaguar rack didn't come yet... Either way, Santa will deliver them tonight.

 

[junkiestone]

Before and after pics below.

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Wow! Such a change and they look fantastic!
Great work JS!

Luke.

 

[Gdcast]

Awesome result! I bet they loved them!

 

[junkiestone]

They're alive! It feels good to see these bikes back on the road.

Thanks everyone for all the support! I really appreciate the opportunity to share my project.

 

[noodlenoggin]

Those turned out really nice. Very cool!

 

[Gdcast]

Congrats man! Those faces show the approval, priceless!!!