Classic & Vintage - Restoring a stingray, what do I keep, what can I replace?

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geekpunk
12-27-05, 12:38 AM
I have a 1968 schwinn stingray stik shift, blue with a red saddle and grips. It might even have original tires on it, but I really don't know. I've been told to keep any and all parts that come off this bike. I'd like to restore it making as few changes as possible, but I need to know what is "ok" to replace.

I'm assuming cables are OK,
chain I'm not sure about,
innertubes are obviously not a concern,
replacing old rusted bolts with new shiny ones?
should I try and repack the hubs and BB or not bother.
keep the old tires, or put on some pyramid whitewalls?

mswantak
12-27-05, 12:49 AM
Keep the handlebar grips and toss the rest of it. :p
sngltrackdufus
12-27-05, 01:13 AM
I have a 1968 schwinn stingray stik shift, blue with a red saddle and grips. It might even have original tires on it, but I really don't know. I've been told to keep any and all parts that come off this bike. I'd like to restore it making as few changes as possible, but I need to know what is "ok" to replace.

I'm assuming cables are OK,
chain I'm not sure about,
innertubes are obviously not a concern,
replacing old rusted bolts with new shiny ones?
should I try and repack the hubs and BB or not bother.
keep the old tires, or put on some pyramid whitewalls?
well obviously "consumable" parts should be changed probably (chain,gears,grease,bearings,cones,tires,etc..) just try to clean up what you can on it with some polish, wax & some elbow grease ( which makes all the fun in the project...eh?)& enjoy it :)