78 Schwinn Varsity

[stingray23]

Hello rat Rodders. I'm new to the site, wanted to share my bike project. I have 1978 Schwinn Varsity which I'm turning in to a fixie. I got the bike from my brother and just let it sit in its rusty state for about two years. Un fortunally I don't have any picks of the bike when I got it but ill post some pics of the bike since I took bit apart and started working on it. Hope you guys enjoy the build.



This is the bike once I took it apart and lightly sanded it.


The bike is an original Schwinn from Chicago I removed the badge hoping to restore it or buy anew one

[stingray23]

I decided to add some body filler to the joints to smooth them out, hoping to put some primer on it by the end of the week!

[stingray23]

Varsity update


Here is the frame all primered...



The forks got it as well next its paint!!

[DonQui]

You should have grounded off the tabs for the cables.
Since u wont be needing a brake or wont have gears.

Looking good so far.
When are you going to shoot the paint?

[stingray23]

I took off the holder for the gear cables but ima do a break since I got a freewheel hub. Hoping yo do paint with in a week or two

[stingray23]

The varsity with a fresh coat of silver and clear. The color is gomma be a red with silver on the tips of the forks and the drop outs.



Up close on the forks I got a real bright silver with a light flop!

[stingray23]

The wheels I got for the bike, I got them for free just had to buy a front axle since it's a quick release type and replaced some spoke on the
Rear wheel. I got my sprocket as well

[DonQui]

Nice progress so far.

[stingray23]

The first coat of red on my bike



Finished paint!! Let the fun begin!!

[stingray23]

Mostly done just need the chain and break lever cable!

[Floyd]

Right on!

[Robertk]

Awesome transformation!

[stingray23]

Here's the bike completely done it looks good in the sun

Thanks guys I'm glad you like it