THE *BOBBACHOPS* SPECIAL - **NOW ROLLABLE** 8/30

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CCR

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Bike Build Checklist (updated 8/25/8)

Parts
X - Donor - '62 model Schwinn Typhoon (M1******)

X - fork @ "necessaryevil" - schwinn blade fork
X - crank @ "TheFlyingDingo" - schwinn
X - seat @ - from Rob
X - guard @ orignal to the donor bike - schwinn wingtip
X - rims @ original s-7 rims - repainted
X - front hub @ original to the bike - schwinn / german
X - bars @ ??? - got a couple - "fastback apes" or "corvette-style"
X - decals @ gotta few - standard schwinn stuff
X - valve caps @ from the stash - red glitter crossflags
X - sprocket @ "TheFlyingDingo" - schwinn "Clover"
X - light set @ "chimichanga" - generator power'd
X - speedo @ LBS - cheapo crossflag
X - pedals @ from the stash - schwinn "bow" style
X - reflectors @ LBS - 2" round AMFs
X - grips @ ??? - probly red glitter slimlines i got from Memory Lane Classics
X - neck @ "yeshoney" - schwinn chrome
X - tires @ original to the bike - Cheng Shin blackwalls
X - rear hub @ "yeshoney" - Bendix kickback "redband"
X - headbadge @ Memory Lane Classics - red oval / white letter Schwinn

X = parts i have


Whats Left To Be Done

letter
buff
reassemble
ride
 
Re: THE SATURDAY SPECIAL

plant to do it up in traditional rat colors (flat back, red, white) and traditional rat rod funds (my loose change jar). and im only working on it on saturdays :mrgreen:

might do a tank insert and seat recover, but unless it cant be used as is, im plannin on keepin it on the bike.

1st step - cash in my change jar :mrgreen:
 
Re: THE SATURDAY SPECIAL - change of plans

been thinkin... ive got lots of 20" muscle bikes to play with at the moment and i havent touched the typhoon since i got it, so she will be my victim this go round :mrgreen: i think ill be a little bit more excited to be workin on this bike. :D

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Re: THE SATURDAY SPECIAL - change of plans

Love the line's of that frame! What year is she? Great starting point! :wink:
L8 EM
 
Re: THE SATURDAY SPECIAL - change of plans

well, havent cashed in the change-jar yet, but i think i can afford these :mrgreen:

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current build cost tally - $1.98
 
Re: THE SATURDAY SPECIAL - aka : The Factory Rat

bubba-chops's cruiser :lol:
 
Re: THE SATURDAY / BOBBACHOPS SPECIAL

some lights thanks to Chimichanga !!! the rear light will match my twin reflectors great !!!

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Re: THE SATURDAY / BOBBACHOPS SPECIAL

.... i originally thought the bottom race was missing from the slop in the steering tube, bad news is ... the steer tube has been repaired, adding length ... and its not quite straight either, so now i get to look for a fork too :mrgreen:

thats also probly why the stem had been replaced but the original bars / grips were still on the bike.

anybody got a 26" schwinn blade fork ???

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on the up and up, the main stuff all looks good -> frame, guard, crank, wheels, tires and bars

time to get sanding and gathering some more parts

other than piant/materials just need some forks / grips / get a comfy seat. the rest is pretty much "in the bag"
 
Re: THE SATURDAY / BOBBACHOPS SPECIAL

I have a set off of a Collegiate...think theyre wide enough?
 
Re: THE SATURDAY / BOBBACHOPS SPECIAL

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edit: Doh, headtube length...and probably fork length :oops:
 
Re: THE SATURDAY / BOBBACHOPS SPECIAL

thanks for the offer MarkM !!! youve always been top notch when it comes to helpin a guy out, but dont bust up that bike on my account.

think im gonna try to see if i can turn up a middleweight fork without the brake hole first too
 

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