Uncle Joel's Schwinn

[Bigcam59]

My uncle Joel was my favorite in-law. He smoked cigars, flew model planes and sadly passed away about 15 years ago. My aunt Susan offered me his old bike when she learned I was into fixing bikes up, and since I was in the neighborhood Saturday, I made a side trip and picked it up. All i knew about it is that it was an old Schwinn he used to ride around his Atlantic Beach neighborhood.
Imagine my surprise when I opened up the garage and found this!

It even had some old stickers still on the tank...

I brought it out and pumped up the tires on a whim, and they held air! Of course I had to ride it...
http://youtu.be/64pKpW8OjX0
brought it home and hosed it off...

Looks like I have another keeper.

 

[dogdart]

A blue springer Hornet is definitely a keeper

 

[deven_science]

That's an amazing survivor!

 

[A.S.BOLTNUT]

:shock: Like they say patients is a virtue , nice ride , delta rocket ray too boot !

 

[MplsCoaster]

Sweet Bike! What a great Uncle and Aunt!
I'm sure he's beaming with pride somewhere...
Great dedication video! So cool to ride it as is, just like he did
Really like the music too. Leo is (or maybe was) a Minnesotan don't ya know

 

[aka_locojoe]

Nice bike. Nice video too.

 

[CRASH]

Very nice, and keeping it in the family is great!

 

[Spokeshave]

Thank you Uncle Joel.
Great story Big C.

 

[Rockit!]

Glad the Human Torch survived the purge! :wink:

 

[sensor]

dang! dont do a ting to that except fit it to your height,grease,and maybe tubes! great survivor :mrgreen:

 

[B607]

Not just a Hornet...but a Deluxe Hornet...original and complete. A tip of the hat to Uncle Joel. He had good taste. :wink: Gary

 

[jackdaw]

Thanks for posting this. It's a great find, a great bike. The video was cool, and Leo Kottke is awesome.

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Great story! That bike is perfect as is :wink:

 

[spinman]

yeah that one will go into your estate sale, as i know you won't part with it til you're on the other side.

 

[Bigcam59]

dang! dont do a ting to that except fit it to your height,grease,and maybe tubes! great survivor :mrgreen:

exactly! I'll probably brillo the rust off the chrome and true the wheel when I grease 'em up. Other than that, just ride it!

 

[sensor]

smart man! oh and im very jealous!

 

[CCR]

One of the coolest bikes made in the coolest colors too !!! Awesome bike, keep it around until you can pass it down too :wink:

 

[Santee]

The stuff dreams are made of...... :mrgreen:

 

[Bodge Deep]

Good ol' uncle Joel...
What a lovely bike :mrgreen: