my first rebuild
08-16-10 | 09:43 AM
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From: Boy-z, Ideeeho
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my first rebuild
So i picked up an older Schwinn sports tourer it may not be a classic, it was in pretty good shape. According to the owner it had sat out side his house since 1994 i didnt "restore" it. I bought if for my G/F and just asked her what she wanted it to look like and this is how it turned out every thing was rusted together but the only thing i wasnt able to keep was the chain and pedals i think it turned out pretty good and she loves it so i guess thats all that matters. Im also not sure of the year was it the 80s that everything said schiwnn approved?
08-16-10 | 09:49 AM
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From: Smugglers Notch, Vermont
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Nice work!
clean and stylish.
"Schwinn Approved" stamping on parts goes back at least to the 60's thru the early 80's.
clean and stylish.
"Schwinn Approved" stamping on parts goes back at least to the 60's thru the early 80's.
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08-16-10 | 10:25 AM
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From: Boston Burbs
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Is that spray paint or powder coat? Either way it looks pretty good.
Nice job!
Nice job!
08-16-10 | 10:33 AM
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From: Boy-z, Ideeeho
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yeah she loves it its a sport tourist at least thats what the decals said i picked it up for 20bucks. I used automotive paint in a bomb can to paint i didnt clear coat it though she liked the sheen as is. Thanks guys, im working on a old jc pennies 3spd cruiser i picked up for myself so we can ride together
08-16-10 | 10:45 AM
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From: Springfield, MO
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Nice job!
If it was originally black and red, it was an early 1980s Sports Tourer.
https://www.trfindley.com/flschwinn_1...0/1982_12.html
Bob
If it was originally black and red, it was an early 1980s Sports Tourer.
https://www.trfindley.com/flschwinn_1...0/1982_12.html
Bob
08-16-10 | 10:58 AM
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Nice work! I hope you guys get lots of cool vintage cruising together. Let us know how it turns out.
I'm actually doing the exact same thing with an old 60s Murray frame for my g/f and a 53 Schwinn for myself. Vintage 3 speed bike rides seem like a great way to spend some quality time and get exercise.
I'm actually doing the exact same thing with an old 60s Murray frame for my g/f and a 53 Schwinn for myself. Vintage 3 speed bike rides seem like a great way to spend some quality time and get exercise.
08-16-10 | 01:55 PM
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From: Boy-z, Ideeeho
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yeah its just a rattle can most paint stores will put any of their paints into one for you, its better quality than "over the counter" spray paint its got a lot of bad spots in it if you get close it was like 105 degrees the day i painted it then later that night it rained so it took like three days to cure all the way and i had to transfer it inside while it was still a little tacky. But so long as the misses is happy im happy
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