ROCK BOTTOM RAT - DONE !!!!

[bebopblu]

Hello
First time entering a build off. I picked up this gem on CL. Gladly paid $20 for it and brought it home. When my darling wife saw it she asked how bad a bike had to be for me to NOT bring it home! So I decided to call this build ROCK BOTTOM.

Pretty sure it is a 1949. Could someone help with the model?
Going to tear it down and see what I can save

 

[pick]

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Break out the PB Blaster! Definately more than $20 worth on that baby! Good luck with your build! 8)

 

[p00r0ldlu]

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Sweet find...and what a price...those never turn up in my neck of the woods. I say you put a new tube and tire on the front and ride it into the sunset. It is pretty...great original frame paint.

 

[yoothgeye]

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I would've paid $20 for the fork, and my wife would've rolled her eyes then smiled.

Can't wait to see this one come back to life.

 

[MplsCoaster]

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That's a great starting point. Definitely worth $20 :shock: 8)

 

[yoothgeye]

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Almost worth $20 just to look at it.*

*Ye, I am sending you $20.

Yes you are! I have proof above.

 

[Spokeshave]

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I can't wait to see what you'll do with it.

 

[yoothgeye]

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Almost worth $20 just to look at it.*

*Ye, I am sending you $20.

Yes you are! I have proof above. I am also silly.

Ye?

You speak King James.

 

[Xcruiser]

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wow !!very cool bike ,i would have gladly payed 20 for it , and if thats rock bottom i want to be there , great bike for this build 8) :mrgreen:

Nuff said!

 

[outskirtscustoms]

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Nice! I don't know what she's talking about at least yours is complete and still has a little paint. I drag them home like this:

I love how the frame darts are forever etched in the rust. :mrgreen:

I swear I'm not a hoarder...... :lol:

 

[Skipton]

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Lots of potential

Good luck with the build!

 

[G_rod32]

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20 Dollars for a strait bar Schwinn! Nice!! I'd say overhaul the works and usually I say air and ride but unfortunately that front tire is beyond patching! haha What is the serial number I could tell ya the month and year probably tomorrow, also location of serial number?

 

[bebopblu]

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Thanks for all the comments and encouragement. The serial number is located under the bottom bracket. I will have to see what can be saved. There is some pitting in the frame. The wheels and spokes are shot. The springer spring is the thickness of a paper clip in some spots. The seat pans are rusted out etc, etc. But I do like a challange and look forward to be part of this buildoff. More pics soon as she is torn down.

 

[mitchelangelo]

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Perfect name "Rock Bottom"! lol. Looks like a sweet project

 

[Critter1]

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Rock Bottom to the top!!

So have you single handedly provided PB-Blaster with their yearly sales by now??!

 

[Oneuglybike]

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Wow, great bike! I never seem to find deal like that! It looks perfect as is, but surely wants to be ridden once again! 8)

 

[raggedjim]

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Ask your wife if you can sell it to me for $40, double your money, and she can buy a new purse!

Great find, Rg

 

[imagearchy]

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Grease-er, give-er some new shoes n let-er roll!

 

[imagearchy]

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Ask your wife if you can sell it to me for $40, double your money, and she can buy a new purse!

Great find, Rg

I'll give you $60. Then your wife can buy a nicer purse!

 

[bebopblu]

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Ask your wife if you can sell it to me for $40, double your money, and she can buy a new purse!

Great find, Rg

I'll give you $60. Then your wife can buy a nicer purse!

Actually my wife is very cool with my hobby, does not own a purse, and in a mountain,road or even cruiser bike race will beat most men in her age bracket. :lol:
Now after much delay I am back on this build. Will appreciate feedback.