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Re: Schwindian Pontiac style tail lights

Diabolical_Dork said:
Pick, maybe we can hook up tomorrow? The VW still runs. :D

I will get them pulled off tonite or early in the am & give you a call tomorrow!
 
Re: Schwindian Pontiac style tail lights

Truck situation resolved! And no I didn't cover it with gas and set it on fire. I wanted to but, I didn't. So now I may have some time to work on the bike. Still have a way to go (seat & struts, finish suspension, chain tensioners, wiring & power supply, and some more TOP SECRET doo-dads and whatchamacallitz, maybe a wing-ding or two as well) thanks for all the compliments and patience, I will GET TA BUILDIN' now.
 
Re: Schwindian Pontiac style tail lights

Super cool bike parts nice find. Keep up the good work.
 
Re: Schwindian (here come the updates!)

So I didn't like how the tail lights looked (had a red celophane insert behind clear lens so....
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took these, an put them in this.
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I will let ya know how it works out.
 
Re: Schwindian Pontiac style tail lights

tin machine said:
would love to see a picture of the whole bike !!! this is my favorite build , very creative vintage awesome :!: :!: 8)

Here ya go Tin, This is what is is looking like as of 9:30 this morning. Will be adding chain tensioners and lights etc.
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Hope ya'll like it. We are having a lot of fun building it. That's why we do what we do right?
 
Re: Schwindian (here come the updates!)

Oh yeah! almost forgot I found some cool stuff in my shed I had bought last summer at yard sales. Some of this may end up on the Schwindian.
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Stay Tuned!
 
Re: Schwindian Ok. Last update until 5/18

Diabolical_Dork said:
Twin Chain drive. and a three speed as well. No brakes, but that's what converse are for right?

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how did you get the sprocket's on both sides , do both function , did you have to tack one ? this looks sick
 
Re: Schwindian Ok. Last update until 5/18

socratesjpt said:
Diabolical_Dork said:
Twin Chain drive. and a three speed as well. No brakes, but that's what converse are for right?

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how did you get the sprocket's on both sides , do both function , did you have to tack one ? this looks sick

The drive on the left is a free spinning setup. It doesnt drive anything but it balances out the bike. I like things symmetrical.
 
Re: Schwindian (here come the updates!)

Diabolical_Dork said:
So I didn't like how the tail lights looked (had a red celophane insert behind clear lens so....
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took these, an put them in this.
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I will let ya know how it works out.

OK Folks! I let it soak in it all night and did not work, although it did make my hands red! I will be picking up some translucent red paint for them. Shoulda did that in the first place. But hey, it was an experiment.
 
Re: Schwindian Pontiac style tail lights

Diabolical_Dork said:

Dude your killing me with da booty on dat bike!!!!!!
That thing is sexy and it knows it!!!!
 
Re: Schwindian (here come the updates!)

Great looking trike 8) 8)
 
Re: Schwindian (Finally, A GOOD use for an X Box!)

Doing some lighting experiments.
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The interior parts of an X Box and some electrical thing with 50 LEDs
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The X Box part I used
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Cut it to fit inside headlight globes
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Wired up 6 LEDs in Series/parallel
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All lit up.

Still may try some other things, it looks cool but not old school enough for me. But I have LEDs I dont have any regular bulbs. So I use what I got, all of it was FREE!
 
Re: Schwindian (Finally, A GOOD use for an X Box!)

DD, When I was at the auto parts store, I some some of this paint there.

Nice use of electronic case screening.

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Re: Schwindian (Finally, A GOOD use for an X Box!)

^^^Saw that paint too, Need to run in to town to get some.^^^
 
Re: Schwindian (Finally, A GOOD use for an X Box!)

I saw this one in person today. 8) This trike reeks of awesomeness (sp)! Judd has a garage full of really cool stuff, some of which may end up on this build, & an imagination that won't quit! Keep up the good work buddy! :mrgreen:
 
Re: Schwindian Fenders! Light perches! Bar change?

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Fenders on, Thanks Pick! New tail light perches too.
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May go with some low bars like this, keep the whole bike below knee level.
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Still throwin stuff at it to see what sticks. 8)
 
Re: Schwindian Fenders! Light perches! Bar change?

Diabolical_Dork said:
Still throwin stuff at it to see what sticks. 8)

That's part of the fun!

Looking cool. One of my faves.
 

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