The BurberBee

[NOC]

The BurberBee

This bike is being built for my wife. We love to ride and she was a little jealous of "Ben Davis"

Her theme, her vision, my passion

Starting with a 1957 Schwinn Hornet (Bought on Craigslist from Oregon).

Fenders are beat to S* from rust, but salvageable.

Really stoked about the light, rack, and tank.

Next post will be materials.

 

[ScurryMurray]

Re: The British Agent

Nice. I almost built one just like it for my old lady! A bit rustier though... Got her a more complete one CList instead.
Have fun with it!

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

Re: The British Agent

Nice old frame, you say it's a Stingray? ummmm.......I don't think so. :roll:

Cheers,
Dr. T

 

[NOC]

Re: The British Agent

The Doc is right. Sorry about that, my mistake. The bike is a Hornet. Don't know why I wrote that. I have never really been a big fan of the Stingray.

 

[NOC]

Re: The British Agent

Busy month so far, but I have some updates. Going with a White and Red theme so far. Got the bike back from the powder coaters the other day. I realize that this now disqualifies the bike under the rules of BB6. However, I am going to continue the progress and finish.

I have done several rattle can jobs and decided for this project to make it last. Really pleased with Maas Brothers in Livermore.

Found the Serial #U52831

Here are the Forks and Rack and new Red Cruiser Seat (Memory Lane Classics).

Red Rims and Cream Schwalbe Fat Franks (Villy Customs)

Since this bicycle is for my wife, a lot of the parts are bought to keep weight down and last a long time. Original items: Frame, Head Set, Crank/Sprocket, Seat Post and Tightener, Fenders, Tank, Light, Rack possible Handle Bars.

She has an idea for the Fenders, will know this weekend if it works out.