RRBBO--1950 Schwinn-Built BF Goodrich

by **new_dharma** on Mon Jan 15, 2007 10:03 am

1950 Schwinn-Built BF Goodrich, skip-tooth sprocket electrical-tape on handlebars, many busted spokes, no seat!

by **new_dharma** on Fri Mar 16, 2007 9:13 pm

This is why you should grease the seat tube! I killed my 1/2" drill trying to dill this out...don't feel too bad...the drill was old. I have a new drill, and it worked SO good with a 3/4" bit.

First mock-up...no bottom bracket (unless you count the rag!)...same rear tire (it's getting changed)...fork might still go...

Choppin' 2-3 inches (5.08-7.62cm for you non-American readers!) off the bars...I like the drop on that neck.

More to come (I work under pressure...comin' down to the wire!)

by **aka_locojoe** on Sat Mar 17, 2007 7:16 am

new_dharma wrote:More to come (I work under pressure...comin' down to the wire!)

I'll say.

I really like those straight bar frames and I like it with the straight handlebar.

by **64lowrider** on Sat Mar 17, 2007 2:24 pm

Those wheels must be buckled to h***! I like what you're doing with it. Keeping it the same colour?

by **new_dharma** on Sat Mar 17, 2007 5:21 pm

The wheels are horrid! I had the tires inflated (for about 5 min...)...it was like riding a clown-bike (tires were/are also shot).

It'll stay the same color for a while, but eventually I'll paint it (Ultra Flat Black w/chrome accents).

by **Rat Rod** on Sat Mar 17, 2007 6:55 pm

Hey...could we see some bigger photos?....just kiddin' :lol:

by **new_dharma** on Sat Mar 17, 2007 9:24 pm

Rat Rod wrote:Hey...could we see some bigger photos?....just kiddin'

...try clicking on them :wink:

by **Easy Skywalker** on Sun Mar 18, 2007 4:11 am

The fork is some what sticking forward, is that how it should be, or is it bend? Looks cool! And the sprocket is really killer!

by **new_dharma** on Sun Mar 18, 2007 8:10 am

I wish I could keep the sprocket, but the chain is toast (very, very old, hard toast). When I took the bottom bracket (and chainring) off, the chain kept its shape (not a good sign)...I'm trying oxalic acid, but that old skip-tooth might be dead

by **new_dharma** on Tue Mar 20, 2007 9:46 am

"new" front rim done...it's a 26" Araya S7...took about an hour to lace and true...

Possible front tire (I don't have many S7 tires!)

by **new_dharma** on Tue Mar 20, 2007 9:57 pm

here's the rim for the rear [in case you couldn't figure it out...(sorry the hub shot is so bad!)]...i'm going to remove the spokes, paint the rim black, clean & rebuild the hub.

by **new_dharma** on Tue Mar 20, 2007 10:00 pm

this is the fork i'm going to use. my very precise measurement (tape measure!) indicates it's the right size for the steer tube.

by **cman** on Tue Mar 20, 2007 10:13 pm

This bike should be smooth rollin. Those forks are great.

Nice work on rebuilding the wheels-front and rear. That is the skill I hope to tackle in the near future.

by **new_dharma** on Tue Mar 20, 2007 10:39 pm

I havn't done the rear yet...probably Saturday.

The spokes are in good shape, so I shouldn't have to replace them, but the nipples (I said nipple!) have to go!

Website · by **fattroy** on Wed Mar 21, 2007 6:55 am

I like those beehive springers tried to get one at a swapmeet but his price was a little steep for my blood. Lookin good! Troy

RRBBO--1950 Schwinn-Built BF Goodrich

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