My current projects...

[Boardtrack fan]

The Schwinn is a project I started collecting parts for a couple of years ago. I have changed my mind on a couple of things since then. I decided to go with a skip tooth drive train and a to get rid of the hairpin seat. The bike will be all black with red details. The second bike is a 1975ish AMF just like my first bike. Same root beer color with an orange seat. I need to find a chain guard that is the same color and has an Indian head on it with the word Prestige. The Excelsior could use a new paint job and it still needs a couple of critical parts like a chain, pedals and a seat post. I have a Brooks swallow knock off for it.

First mock-up from a couple of years ago.

Second mock-up. Now I need to disassemble and get some black paint on it.

My first bike thanks to The Flying Dingo for finding it!

Excelsior by Schwinn.

 

[user 135]

I really like that Excelior frame. Good projects all around.

 

[Markm]

very cool! Michigan City is right around the corner from me!!

 

[sensor]

man! that excelsiors SWEET!
thats another frame thats high on my hit list(someday ill find one :shock: )

 

[bigdumbhead]

that Schwinn is sweet. thumbs up!

 

[Boardtrack fan]

Some progress pics. Hopefully by the end of the week I can have it ready to ride! Note the removal of the kickstand and the addition of a plate for strength. I also smoothed out all the brazing/joints on the rear triangle.

 

[jmpier]

These are inspirational. I need to get busy. My bikes are boring me.

 

[bigdumbhead]

what springer is on the schwinn? is it a stock schwinn springer? for some reason it looks different than other springers i've seen on 26" bikes. i like it alot!

 

[Boardtrack fan]

The springer is the early version of the Schwinn Springer. The head tube has a cast piece that acts as the pivot and the fork legs have a more robust design. I am using some repro parts with this one. The spring, spring bracket, and truss rods are all repro parts.

 

[bigdumbhead]

cool beans. there was just something about it that looked different from what i've normally seen. i like it alot

 

[Boardtrack fan]

Here she is ready to ride! I still need a horn for the tank and maybe some red pin striping. The seat could use some paint and maybe a new cover. I also have my eye on one of those Pyramid brand springer seats with the chrome springs and crash rail. I have a Phantom style chain guard and some Nirve street sweeper fenders that may find their way onto the bike. Of course it snowed about 3 inches here today so I will have to wait for a test ride. :roll:

 

[FaceOFFbikes]

Pretty schweet.. I'm diggin the red pedals

 

[Flea]

Very nice. At first I rolled my eyes when I read red and black, but seeing it on the bike is a different story.

 

[bigdumbhead]

that color looks great!!!

 

[sensor]

looks good
now i know you at least rolled around the garage(im guilty of that my self when it rains here) :wink:

 

[ambman]

Looks awesome!

 

[jdpcsm]

Really nice bikes
keep going,
regards
Joao