I started with this idea of building a bike with parts from "jet age" donors. Looking for jets or rockets on the tank, chain guard, headlight, etc. etc. The bike that I am starting with is a 1963 Schwinn American Deluxe. I bought this one for $50. and had the idea to keep it original and find the slim-line tank that belongs on it. The cheapest tank that I could find was over $100 and I don't really like those tanks much anyway! So, here is the little middleweight as it was this morning.
Now, after a couple of hours of pulling original fenders, chain guard, handlebars, etc., I have thrown some of my jet age parts on it to get to this mockup.
The handlebars are a combination of 10 speed bars and clubman bars that are cut in half. These are not welded yet, I will probably do some more modifications before I am ready to finish them.
![IMG_1173.JPG](https://proxy.imagearchive.com/75d/75d783b77bc22cfd579c4dc87f69f809.jpg)
Now, after a couple of hours of pulling original fenders, chain guard, handlebars, etc., I have thrown some of my jet age parts on it to get to this mockup.
![IMG_1177.JPG](https://proxy.imagearchive.com/38d/38d1cf93cf1a0fa6dc0074dbb0540d95.jpg)
![IMG_1179.JPG](https://proxy.imagearchive.com/544/5449a13849fb5a10226d726a1025e7e9.jpg)
The handlebars are a combination of 10 speed bars and clubman bars that are cut in half. These are not welded yet, I will probably do some more modifications before I am ready to finish them.