Schwinn Spitfire BMX build

[billn]

Posted this to the BMX Cruiser thread as well - I think it fits well in both spots.

Just finished this up. '79 Schwinn Spitfire. Started life as a 5 speed, now converted to single speed. Frame and rear hub are the only stock parts. The rest is all BMX goodies from various eras. The dealer sticker from Billy's Boat & Bike Corral cracks me up.

 

[Erin0110]

veeeery nice, have you thought about painting this one?

 

[billn]

veeeery nice, have you thought about painting this one?

Briefly. It may happen at some point. If so I'll go black to match my truck.

 

[Chuy]

Posted this to the BMX Cruiser thread as well - I think it fits well in both spots.

Just finished this up. '79 Schwinn Spitfire. Started life as a 5 speed, now converted to single speed. Frame and rear hub are the only stock parts. The rest is all BMX goodies from various eras. The dealer sticker from Billy's Boat & Bike Corral cracks me up.View attachment 191285View attachment 191286View attachment 191287View attachment 191288View attachment 191289View attachment 191290View attachment 191291View attachment 191292View attachment 191293

How’s the chain line on your ride? I’m trying to do this exact same thing, but worried the chain line isn’t going to line up good.

 

[buses 'n bikes]

Perfection, man! Great build.

I'm a huge fan of those S&M High Husky MX bars myself...

 

[billn]

How’s the chain line on your ride? I’m trying to do this exact same thing, but worried the chain line isn’t going to line up good.

I redid the chainline when I overhauled the hub. Shortened the axle and moved/removed spacers to get it right. Not too tricky.

 

[One-eyed Sailor]

As said beforenow, nice, nice nice!

 

[Pondo]

Ditto. Sweet klunker!!

 

[Robertk]

Did you have to drill out the rim to accommodate the larger diameter spokes/ nipples? What kind of rims?

 

[billn]

Did you have to drill out the rim to accommodate the larger diameter spokes/ nipples? What kind of rims?

Rims are SE, and yes, I did have to drill out the spoke holes.