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^^ My god.. they're beautiful! Thanks for the reply!

Thanks for the reply! I should've been slightly more specific in my question though. What is the name of a frame that I should hunt down for such a project? I've seen the Schwinn Hornet, Tornado, some Typhoons ect.. just wondering if anyone knows which model produces the best size and lines.

Just finished building up my King Size American and I'm ready to move on to the next project-- a board track build. After riding my King Size frame for a while now, I don't think I'll want to downsize. I'm 5.9' and find the KS to be a pretty comfortable fit. I'm wondering a couple things...

Stevens Point, WI mostly. Otherwise Oshkosh, WI here and there.

Hey everyone, just finished my first ever build. Here's the final product. I don't know if I'll keep the seat, as much as I like riding this it's a bit uncomfortable.

Re: Built for a King.. Size It's with a small amount of embarassment that I'm able to answer your question twice: The forks aren't painted yet but will be; I have to weld some cracks where the bottom of the head tube meets the crown.

Re: Built for a King.. Size Thanks! I just spent a good amount of time finding/ordering some tires (white walls) to fit these S-7 wheels. Can't wait!

Hey everyone, I'm nearly finished wrapping up my Schwinn American King Size rat/rebuild. Just need to get some tires and mount this old Miller generator. This was my first build and I learned a LOT both from experience and the very helpful members of this forum, thanks to all. Before any work...

I was thinking to leave it alone as well. I figure with its' rust and being parted, the true rats/restorers will jump at it.

Hey everyone, I'm parting out an Schwinn/Excelsior built Panther and one of the rods on the front springer is cracked. It should probably be welded to prevent future failure. I'm wondering; should I cancel my eBay auction, mig/wire feed weld the crack and put it back up? Or is there a higher...

Thanks for the insight! I would've kicked myself for chopping without realizing what I was getting into! I think I'll go the route of parting it out, for that matter. Any bids on parts? PM me.

Right on, I think I'm going to attempt welding my king size steer tube to the springer and use it on my American and part the rest.

While waiting for the gurus, I found a clue!.. Well actually I found a dead match. It's a Panther and I'm almost positive its the exact same one as pictured. The only thing that I can tell right now that doesn't match up is that "brace" between the frame posts.

Thanks for assembling. Yesterday I picked up a bike that I don't know anything about and cant find any information on. It's a Schwinn Excelsior, the head tube emblem reads "Schwinn Excelsior Built". I'm not sure what this bike is supposed to have or not supposed to have, for that matter...

Aloha! A rusty (female frame) beaut came up on my CL. I've been lookin' for a springer for my King Size American (Schwinn) project. I only need the springer forks and would probably part out the remainder. I called the guy and asked what model it was be he hadn't a clue! I can get this for...

I'm going to weld it so that it doesn't snap on me when riding. But the fact that its bent out like that in the first place is what attracted me to this bike. I guess you'll all just have to see the finished product! Thanks for the input, everyone!

One of the forks is cracked where it meets the tube. I'm going to have a buddy mig weld it I suppose. But previous question still: would you restore and sell or mod and ride?

What about the picture reveals a damaged fork?

Hey everyone! I'm in need of some advice. I recently picked up a completely original Schwinn King Size American on Craigslist. It was a rust bucket but I had the plan already so I forked over $80 for it and got started. I didn't know anything about this bike until I started researching other...

Hey all! Greetings from Wisconsin! It was just a short matter of time before I knew I needed to join this forum due to the vast amount of information and sources of inspiration that I found on this site. I'm working on my second bike now, and my first vintage piece so you'll be seeing a...