Schwinn Spitfire Reboot

[Yooperman]

A couple of years back I got this frame on eBay and wanted to make just a fun simple ride out of it, last year I painted the frame up and I have all the parts to bring it together. This is my project,

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[horsefarmer]

Welcome to the build off! Looks like a great start.

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Frame paint looks great!

Luke.

 

[Jake Sensi]

Welcome to the jungle!! GTB! PEACE

 

[kingfish254]

Git ta buildin, eh!

 

[Yooperman]

Thanks. A lot of cool rides being built this summer in the contest. So iLets get cranking! My first step is adding a 60s Schwinn springer fork. It is lighter then the 50s and ya all chrome.


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[Schwinnspastic]

Now that's a Schwonderfull start for the build-off , so are you doing a restoration or a resto-mod ? Inquiring minds want to know !
Mark

 

[Yooperman]

A resto-mod with various years of upgrade. For example a Schwinn Spitfire head badge verses a plain Schwinn head badge.


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[Funkme]

Looks like the dogs approve,great start.

 

[horsefarmer]

Whats up? Gotta be done by Aug 1. Finished bike photos must be posted in the "Finished Bikes" thread by 10:00 p.m. CST on Sunday, August 2nd, 2015.

 

[Yooperman]

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[Yooperman]

One problem with old kids and old kid bikes is gearing. Replaced 18t back sprocket Bendix with bigger 23t Stormy Archer. Two hours of fileing and she fits.


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[Yooperman]

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[Yooperman]

I had to take one link out of a new chain to fit.


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[Yooperman]

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[Yooperman]

Add saddle and pictures. Just add the pedals and a beer and done!


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[Yooperman]

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[Yooperman]

Love the ride. Really love the kid gearing. I will be ordering more sprockets on Amazion soon. Get me another beer and lets post the finished Spitfire.


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[LukeTheJoker]

Looks good! Congrats on finishing!

Luke.