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Uncle Stretch is one those guys that makes this board great. Twice he as sent me some small parts for a seat and a hub. I thought I would pay him back with the hairpin saddle for the 1890's build. Then he steps it up and sends me this frame with a few other parts. I have most the parts to finish the build.

The Uncle Stretch pile. Tubes used as packing material
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My pile. 2spd kickback hub w/chrome rims. Felt Quick Brick whitewalls. and other parts.
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Re: Stretch-a-roni- Thanks Uncle Stretch!!!

Ok Clancy It only took me three days to build it .....I was hoping to see some riding pictures by Wednesday...Thursday at the latest :roll:
 
Re: Stretch-a-roni- Thanks Uncle Stretch!!!

Friday - Got the box and left for camping.
Sunday- Returned from camping and checked out the cool contents.
Monday- Cleaned the garage and assembled parts.

I should have it mostly built up tonight. Not sure about the bars, I might need some that come back a little farther.
 
Re: Stretch-a-roni- Thanks Uncle Stretch!!!

I'm thinking yes. I used those ones on this build and they were pretty long. I have faith you will get it going. I had the chain packed and it didnt get into the box ...sorry
 
Re: Stretch-a-roni- Thanks Uncle Stretch!!!

COOL! I love the frame, simple and very clean... Looking forward to seeing this one done... Great selection of parts! :D
 
Re: Stretch-a-roni- Thanks Uncle Stretch!!!

Thanks for the comments. We are truly blessed to have Uncle Stretch cutting up these Schwinns for a higher purpose.

This is where I go last night. Need to get the chain(s) and a new crank as the one I had was bent.
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Did not get anything done tonight as the lake was calling my name. No pics but the waterskiing was AWESOME. No one was up there.
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Cool! Looks awesome!

...And I guess it hasn't cooled off too much in ID yet, I could definitely not waterski in a lake up here any longer. :shock:
 
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It was 38 degrees the other night and high of 75. We go right afterwork before the cool down starts. That "lake" is actually a reservoir. Starting Labor Day, the level drops 1.5 feet a day.
 
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Uncle Stretch said:
Dude a couple grips and a couple chains and you will be in business :D :D :D :D :D
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Volunteered at the Boise Bike Project and scored the 2 chains needed to create the long one. I rode it to work today. Pics later. The ride is nice but I need to find some longer bars ( I have an idea).
 
Not much chang except the chain is on. Rides nice. Need to fine tune as I put a bent pedal on it. :?
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Those bent pedals are so easy to fix. Run them around to the high spot and Whack them lightly downward with a rubber hammer and you would be surprised at how easy it is to straighten them out. :wink: At least you got to use up a few of your extra parts. The whitewalls look good.
 
Thanks for the comments.

Put the Electra handlebars on that have the crossbar. They have the right amount of pullback. I rode to kids soccer then down to the Boise Bike Project today. Part of the way I rode on the Greenbelt along the Boise RIver.

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The most comfy bike I own with a coaster brake. Once again a big thanks to Paul(Uncle Stretch) for this sweet frame. Everybody at the Bike project thought is was cool.
 

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