40-41 Schwinn D97X Build. :Now In Working Order:

[scott brownsey]

Re: 40-41 Schwinn D97X Build.

goodluck with the wheels

 

[rusty1]

Re: 40-41 Schwinn D97X Build.

Boy, that' was a nasty lookin bike, but you're cleaning it up nicely.

 

[duncan]

Re: 40-41 Schwinn D97X Build.

Thanks guys.

Cleaned up the hubs with an SOS pad today:

The worst:

 

[duncan]

Re: 40-41 Schwinn D97X Build.

Finally laced up one of the rims. Now i just have to true it. I kept the old nipples, and only replaced the spokes.

I also assembled the cranks, and headset, and threw the seat back on. so now all I have to do is get the wheels done and figure out why the sprocket wants to wobble.

 

[scott brownsey]

Re: 40-41 Schwinn D97X Build.

looking good looks like a bike again white tires look sweet

 

[duncan]

Re: 40-41 Schwinn D97X Build.

I got a bit impatient, and put some wheels from a Breeze on it so I could ride it down the hill in my back yard :lol:

Can't wait until it's done!

 

[switchblade]

Re: 40-41 Schwinn D97X Build.

Any updates on your bike. Looks awesome

 

[duncan]

Re: 40-41 Schwinn D97X Build.

Well, I replaced the chain ring with one from an old DP exercise bike I got awhile ago, and put a chain on it. It rides great so far, but the skinny, 30 year old tires scare me in the corners a bit.

I also replaced the pedals with ones from the exercise bikes. I lost one of the nuts that screws on the rod that holds the blocks on.
Plus I cleaned the chain guard :

I should finish lacing the rear wheel soon, and then I will start truing both the wheels.

 

[duncan]

Been awhile, but I have it sort of where I want it to be.

I now have 2 matchign white grips on it.
Things that still need to be done is:
Put some S2 rims on, or put a SA 3speed rear wheel on.
Get some rusty "street sweeper" style fenders
install a Lucky 7/Laid back seatpost
put a "STOP" light on the rear.

Hope you like it as much as I do