Schwinn HD road side freebie Gulf Bike Build

[Alsfelt]

Just found this freebie left on the side of the road. Old lady opened her front door and just said take it. Seems like a pretty neat frame and worth resurrecting or at least worth using for parts. Any information on this bike would be appreciated and any pics of customs based on this frame would be nice too. Thanks.

 

[Machine Age Victim]

sweet score, that would make a nice bmx cruiser

 

[The Black Monark]

Heck, that bike will ride great w/o doing much to it at all.
Nice find!

 

[Alsfelt]

sweet score, that would make a nice bmx cruiser

I was thinking the same thing. Swap over some cheap mountain bike forks and a few other parts. Should be a fun build.

 

[Slick Rick]

More than likely equipped w/stainless steel fenders! That in and of itself is a nice score.

 

[Nagant]

Hard to beat free. Looks like the frame was made by Giant in Taiwan according to that sticker. Should be a great rider.

 

[Alsfelt]

Alright new inspiration. Gotta do it. I would love for this to be a gulf bike. Really hoping I can get started on it soon. Gulf inspired bike she will be.

 

[Alsfelt]

Progress. Torn down. Sanding and prepping is gonna suck.

 

[The Black Monark]

Anyone nearby to bead-blast it for you?

 

[Alsfelt]

I'm searching for one right now. Shouldn't be that difficult to find.

 

[The Black Monark]

Some places will shoot primer on for you too. They will usually do it soon after media blasting to decrease rusting of the bare metal.

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Love those heavy duty frames! Love the Gulf Oils colors too, working on a build with that theme myself too, but it is a secret! Shhh!

Luke.

 

[bebopblu]

Perfect start for a KLUNKER !!!

 

[Alsfelt]

Scored this sweet set of worksman wheels for it. Pretty wide with the big spokes. Cleaned up in the blaster at work. Should paint up nicely. Too bad the frame won't fit in our blaster.

 

[Alsfelt]

Slow progress but I'm still excited about it. Bead blasted frame and fork. First coat of primer on the bare metal tonight.

 

[DirtyD]

Love those frames! Should look great when done.

 

[Alsfelt]

Slight progress. First coat of base color on the forks. Pretty much using the forks as a tester before I start on the frame. Also taped off and started painting the spokes on one of the wheels.

 

[kentercanyon]

If your blaster is too small, just make a box out of visquine and 1x4 to the side of it. YOu have to shovel the media back in but hey it beats sanding all that paint. You may need a rube goldberg way to hit the release pedal, but it's doable.

 

[The Black Monark]

Slight progress. First coat of base color on the forks.

Looks good!
...neighbors have a pool? :lol:

 

[Alsfelt]

Advise please. Do I cut these chain guard tabs off the frame or leave them just in case? I'm tempted to just leave them.