58 Schwinn Spitfire-Stingray Inspiration- Johnny's Ride Done

[cman]

Dorian, Yeh the BRK article have lots of pics regarding cops and those tall handlebars. Probably the first time the safety-patrol got after bikes. Obiviously before Ralph Nader's time. His group was responsible for redesigned coaster brakes, no more stick shifts and amber reflector pedals.

[cman]

Tried my hand at fork bending. Didn't work too well. Still on the hunt for a fork to fit. This has a fairly short headtube compared to other 20" bikes.

[Uncle Stretch]

So as winter slowly settles across Boise,,,,,Clancy becomes a Historian....and a story teller. The build ought to be fun. But your forgetting as the snow falls ,it will be time to hit the slopes.....maybe put a ski on the front.

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

i was going to try fixing a bent fork that way too. thanks for testing the process and saving me the trouble.

[Uncle Stretch]

I'm pretty sure thats how they did it at the Schwinn Factory.

[cman]

So as winter slowly settles across Boise,,,,,Clancy becomes a Historian....and a story teller. The build ought to be fun. But your forgetting as the snow falls ,it will be time to hit the slopes.....maybe put a ski on the front.

Yep.....SKI Swap this weekend. There is no snow in the hills but we have had snow in town.

i was going to try fixing a bent fork that way too. thanks for testing the process and saving me the trouble.

The sidewall flexed lots. I think a 2x6 over the fork tube may help to spread the weight.

I got a seat on epay and have it mounted up.

[cashman]

cman,
That is some interesting reading. Brings back lots of memories. Good luck on your build.
Thanks!!!

[cman]

cman,
That is some interesting reading. Brings back lots of memories. Good luck on your build.
Thanks!!!

More to read in case anyone missed it. The Real history of the Muscle bike http://bikerodnkustom5.homestead.com/br ... uscle.html (Huffy Penguin)
http://bikerodnkustom5.homestead.com/br ... scle2.html (Schwinn Stingray)

I definitely recommend that link! its a great read...except 65-67 is missing

Check back......63-67 is now posted

[Hammond Eggz]

Before you make it a "Johnny" bike - remember that Johnny is now 63 and weighs 287 lbs...

[Uncle Stretch]

Before you make it a "Johnny" bike - remember that Johnny is now 63 and weighs 287 lbs...

Ok I don't care what anybody says ...Thats some funny stuff.

[cman]

Very funny.... That why I am putting new rubber on it.

[ratina]

Any updates on this?

[cman]

Any updates on this?

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Pheasent hunting, cold temps and looking for a replacement fork have stalled it. Most 20" schwinn forks have a 6 3/4" steer tube and I need 5.5" steer tube. Cutting and rethreading a fork may work depending if you can get down past the Schwinn threading. I doubt anyone would be able to cut new Schwinn threading(28tpi).

I probably will try another brand of fork for now. Thanks for asking

[CCR]

Cutting and rethreading a fork may work depending if you can get down past the Schwinn threading. I doubt anyone would be able to cut new Schwinn threading(28tpi).

I probably will try another brand of fork for now. Thanks for asking

Couldnt you just use different headset on a new rethread, if the forks long enough of course.

[cman]

The ski hill closes April 11 so this build may get finished soon. I finally found a fork(black) that needs to be faux finished. Just need to reassemble after that.