★★ THE BULLET ★★ (UPDATED PHOTOS - 10/12)

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After much consideration I decided to stick with the raw steel look on the frame and shoot a few coats of clear over it. Was able to take it out for a quick spin this evening while the weather was still nice and it rides AWESOME. The 7 speed Nexus with the roller brake is really nice...love being able to freewheel and shift instantly. The frame geometry makes for a very comfortable ride. I still need to make a few adjustments (shorten cables), but overall the bike is pretty much done. Eventually I'd like to lace a set of 80s ARAYA or UKAI 7X style hoops onto the wheels to complete the look.

Here's the parts break down...

- 1955 Schwinn Spitfire Frame
- 80s Diamond Back MX Fork
- Shimano Nexus 7 Hub with Roller Brake
- Felt Quick Brick Tires
- 80s Suntour Bear Trap Pedals
- 80s Tange MX Headset
- Pork Chop BMX 42T Chainring
- 80s Road VX Crank Set
- Brooks B17 Saddle
- 80s Pro Neck II Stem
- AME Tri Grips
 
Re: ★★ THE BULLET ★★ (55 SPITFIRE COMPLETED)

Doooood.... That thing looks awesome!!! :shock: (total Cali Klunker style... 8) )
That would be a killer bike for one our stainless Panther tanks & a engine!!
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Re: ★★ THE BULLET ★★ (55 SPITFIRE COMPLETED)

Super cool! The 7 speed nexus is a nice added attraction.
 
Re: ★★ THE BULLET ★★ (55 SPITFIRE COMPLETED)

Wow, very nice! I am glad you decided to go bare. I think everyone should have at least one raw steel bike in their stable. I'm sold. Until now I didn't know I needed one of these!
 
Re: ★★ THE BULLET ★★ (55 SPITFIRE COMPLETED)

The good part about clear over raw steel is that you don't have to worry about scratches or chips. :lol:

It was a little tricky though spraying the clear on...could hardly tell if you missed anything.
 
Re: ★★ THE BULLET ★★ (55 SPITFIRE COMPLETED)

man, that looks really cool! 8) looks really comfortable to ride and a great selection of components too! your paint selection couldnt have been more perfect for this bike! :lol: mark/kram is gonna love this one!
 
Re: ★★ THE BULLET ★★ (55 SPITFIRE COMPLETED)

If anyone has any of the small chrome brake cable guides that they use on Schwinn Cruiser 5s on the rear chainstays...let me know.

Need to find 3 or 4 of them.
 
Re: ★★ THE BULLET ★★ (55 SPITFIRE COMPLETED)

Rat Rod said:
If anyone has any of the small chrome brake cable guides that they use on Schwinn Cruiser 5s on the rear chainstays...let me know.
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That is the attention to detail I like about your builds. Those old cable clamps look great. I would of been happy with the zipties.


BTW your rear Valve Stem is crooked. :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
 
Re: ★★ THE BULLET ★★ (55 SPITFIRE COMPLETED)

texasbigjon said:
man, that looks really cool! 8) looks really comfortable to ride and a great selection of components too! your paint selection couldnt have been more perfect for this bike! :lol: mark/kram is gonna love this one!
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Lol. I do like a bare frame! Bike turned out really nice Steve. I just got this one in mail today and will be taking some styling cues from you when I build it up.

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Re: ★★ THE BULLET ★★ (55 SPITFIRE COMPLETED)

very nice steve. gotta come up with a new category of bike though. rocking street tires on a kulnker call it a street klunker or gutter klunker. either way really really nice bet it flies with the seven speed
 
Re: ★★ THE BULLET ★★ (55 SPITFIRE COMPLETED)

Sweet. I loves me them Schwinns!

And I think my new favourite colour is...NAKED! :mrgreen:
 
Re: ★★ THE BULLET ★★ (55 SPITFIRE COMPLETED)

Thanks everybody :D

Forum member Kevin Murphy (KevinM) is going to hook me up with a couple of sets of his NOS Positron brake cable guide sets so that I can run chrome guides for all of the cables.

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If yall haven't done it before, check out his Ebay store and website to see what other cool stuff he has available. :wink:

http://stores.ebay.com/Bike-Parts-Unlimited

http://www.bikepartsunlimited.net
 

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