Ratted a schwinn heavy duti

[Uncle Stretch]

Ok its not stretched,but it looks alot better than when I got it . The guy wound up selling me two Heavy Duti's and for $20 a piece they are a good start on a projects. Schwinn got their moneys worth on the yellow paint. I tried my 4'' grinder with the wire cup , just kinda smeared the paint off. Then I went to the spray on paint remover.....really messy...finally went back to the wire brush. I thought i was never going to get all of it off. Anyway one is done will start on the other one in a day or so . The stem was frozen in the fork tube. I didnt try ammonia , but i will on the next one. I had to buy a bmx stem it was the only one big enough ...plus it was in the bargin bin for $6. Looks kinda funny but hey it was cheap.
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AFTER

 

[Hooch]

very cool!
I would add abit of refrigerator ivory spray paint with a design like your elgin has

 

[Rollin Double Sixes]

Nice job! I think the stem looks good it flows with the angular lines of frame.

 

[gaskill]

hey man dont call this thing a rat, thats a gorgeous bike you got there, calling it anything less than beautiful would be an insult. great job!

 

[Uncle Stretch]

Not wanting to hurt anybody's feelings ,these arn't I love you bikes,or even my favorite bikes,or I never want to get rid of you bikes. These are built for one purpose....SWAP MEET trading material. So I can find that other old twin frame that I cant live with out. These are ,I have $45 in them and will sell for $125 bikes . They will look as good as the buget allows . Decient paint good sturdy parts and new wheels and tires. Looking for someone with a vision that can take a simple bike and expand to make it their "my favorite bike". :roll:

 

[Hooch]

my thought with it was appeal
something about vintage paint design makes them stand way out above the standard single color bike
atleast its made a difference on what i sell thats been repainted

 

[Rat Rod]

I think you should post a before shot. :mrgreen: