Schwinn Tornado Klunker

[danthrift71]

The red on red is cool. Just beware of WWI flying ace, Snoopy and his Sopwith Camel. :wink: Seriously, very cool looking forward to seeing this one all done up.

 

[MADDAWG]

Thanks guys glad you like it so far - new pics . Can only do so much after i come home from work . Next are the cranks and chain and hopefully a test ride Sat morn . Enjoy .

 

[Crank!Basti]

NICE! I like it a lot. I'd only suggest a red or black seat.

 

[MADDAWG]

NICE! I like it a lot. I'd only suggest a red or black seat.

Thanks - I actually have a black seat but it not a Brooks - and ive always wanted one on a build . But ill post pics later its still in the mock up stage , i don't think it'll ever really be done . Ive got i 1 pc crank a 3pc ss crank and a 3pc multi gear crank , also WANT drum brakes and gears . But for now it'll be a single speed with only a front brake till i figure something out for the rear . And DEF looking for the same Brooks but in black .

 

[Robertk]

SUPER TUFF

 

[Critter1]

Good looking bike!

 

[MADDAWG]

Ready for a test ride.

 

[axsepul]

I want it. If people want your bike you know you made a good job. Sweet!

 

[highship]

nice job! makes me wish I didn't get rid of it.

 

[MADDAWG]

nice job! makes me wish I didn't get rid of it.

Thanks , a bit of sellers remorse ? I can only imagine . But i have to thank you again , because if it wasnt for you this built would not excist . Rode up the street to the airport to see if i might run into Snoopy , but i didnt spot him .

 

[pickle]

super badd! put a black brooks on that beast and it's perfect!

 

[MADDAWG]

super badd! put a black brooks on that beast and it's perfect!

Thanks , yes i know i need a black Brooks but i had the hardest time getting this one . Actually this bike built itself - i had different plans for it : Raw not Red , Brown not Black , Black not Red , Silver ( chain ring ) not Black , 1pc not 3pc. etc............
So basically its not finished but its done for now . Got to find time and just ride it for now .

 

[highship]

It's all good. A finished bike is better then one that is sitting around seeing no action so I'm glad it went to you. I'm surprised how quick you got it together.

 

[MADDAWG]

It's all good. A finished bike is better then one that is sitting around seeing no action so I'm glad it went to you. I'm surprised how quick you got it together.

Thanks. It went fairly quick, just because I had most of the components. But no where near finished. But its ridable.

 

[Robertk]

What are the plans for the rear brake?

 

[MADDAWG]

What are the plans for the rear brake?

Coaster , drum or trying to figure how to mount a caliper . Some guy has a caliper mounted on the same frame on an other site , and i pm'ed him just waiting .

Help , suggestions , criticizes ( + - ) all helpful .

 

[Robertk]

Schwinn made an adaptor to use on the fender brace which allowed the mounting of a caliper - they're hard to come by. Others have made homemade, bolt on versions. You could use a Big Cheese (or similar) brake mount. You can find those on DansComp. That allows a canti brake which would be more effective than a caliper IMO. ACS made canti brakes that you could mount. Check out Skullskates.com bicycle museum and you will see them on PD's cruisers from the 30's - 70's. They are also hard to come by. Lastly you could have a piece welded and then drill a hole for a caliper.

Othere choices are like you said - drum, coaster, multispeed hub, etc.

Good luck!

 

[MADDAWG]

Thanks for the very helpful info.

I also have a Persons saddle ( I'll post later ) but also thinking of dying the Brooks. What kind of luck have any of you guys had with dye ?

 

[MADDAWG]

Black Persons - just have to swap out to a black chain -

 

[MADDAWG]

Got a new ( used ) fork and a 2speed hub.