Hello, I have been lurking on here and another classic bike site for awhile, and I joined to post up and learn about my newest hobby.
I have been holding on to my 1949 Schwinn, BFGoodrich bike (unknown to me model) for about a decade waiting for the right time for a father and son project. The bike was actually my father's who only recalls him purchasing used when he was about 12 years old and repainting it when he was a little older. We nearly forgot it existed until I was cleaning out my mother's house of 40 years after she decided to move away and took one more peek in the garage attic. Its been in my garage or shed ever since.
Earlier this week I pulled it out of the attic, and aired up the tires and took a quick spin. It needs some work. After that we completely tore it down sans the kickstand.
My plans will be a very mild build compared those here. I just want to build (simple) style rat rod bike that lets me have some good memories of the past while riding it.
I am hoping to put up some pics soon.
I have been holding on to my 1949 Schwinn, BFGoodrich bike (unknown to me model) for about a decade waiting for the right time for a father and son project. The bike was actually my father's who only recalls him purchasing used when he was about 12 years old and repainting it when he was a little older. We nearly forgot it existed until I was cleaning out my mother's house of 40 years after she decided to move away and took one more peek in the garage attic. Its been in my garage or shed ever since.
Earlier this week I pulled it out of the attic, and aired up the tires and took a quick spin. It needs some work. After that we completely tore it down sans the kickstand.
My plans will be a very mild build compared those here. I just want to build (simple) style rat rod bike that lets me have some good memories of the past while riding it.
I am hoping to put up some pics soon.
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