Schwinn Convertible ...SEX CHANGE

[LukeTheJoker]

Nice work! Can't wait to see the real pieces!

Luke.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

I started painting the tank halves today. Prior to this picture, I primed them and applied Metal Masters rust paint before top coating it. I was running out of daylight to get the top coat on, so I didn't get a picture of the primer stage.

You can see the rust paint under the top coat. The idea is to have the rust emerge from under the paint just as it would naturally on vintage metal.

More to come.

 

[OddJob]

hmmmm....that tank idea is intriguing. And I do have that Spaceliner guarding my fire pit patio in the BACK40.....Maybe once the building is set up and finished off on the inside I will have to explore that idea. Prob be Apr or May....

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

Great job, are you building it up with balloon tire wheels, tires fenders; or midweight


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[LukeTheJoker]

I started painting the tank halves today. Prior to this picture, I primed them and applied Metal Masters rust paint before top coating it. I was running out of daylight to get the top coat on, so I didn't get a picture of the primer stage.

You can see the rust paint under the top coat. The idea is to have the rust emerge from under the paint just as it would naturally on vintage metal.

More to come.

This is going to be awesome with the rust coming through the paint!


Luke.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

hmmmm....that tank idea is intriguing. And I do have that Spaceliner guarding my fire pit patio in the BACK40.....Maybe once the building is set up and finished off on the inside I will have to explore that idea. Prob be Apr or May....

Cool, it's ready when you are!

Great job, are you building it up with balloon tire wheels, tires fenders; or midweight

Ballooner. I was thinking about trying those red tires that I bought from you. Do you think they will fit on the Schwinn rims?

This is going to be awesome with the rust coming through the paint!


Luke.

I hope so, I'm making this stuff up as I go along.

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

They will fit 26". Not s2's.


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[The Renaissance Man]

I started the 'aging' process on the green paint and masked off for the white today.

 

[Bike Bum]

I love the patinas you come up with.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

I love the patinas you come up with.

Thanks! I really enjoy the challenge. Plus I don't have to worry about scratching the new paint.

Here's the last bit of the graphic scheme masked off.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

The patina is not completely finished, but I couldn't wait to see how it looks as a roller!

The graphics are laid out to echo the fender graphics for continuity.

For comparison, here's the before shot.

 

[Bike Bum]

Sweet!!

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

Amazing. Needs whitewalls


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[The Renaissance Man]

Thanks guys, I'm really liking the look on this frame!

Tyler, I agree with the whitewalls, but if the blackwalls where fatter than the original 1.75 Schwinn tires that are in the photo, it might look pretty good. I also thought about trying some 2.35 creme Fat Franks on it.

 

[RustySprockets]

This might be your sweetest implementation yet...and THAT'S saying something.

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

Love how it's an echo of the fender. Good eye.


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[jlr551CFD]

Skills. That is all.


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[Fv2]

Every time I see this I tell myself to get off my rear and finish mine, but then I realize I need a painted frame for the tank I have and I need another tank for the chrome frame I have.
Ill get another tank in a few weeks. Ahhhh tax refunds, a little savings account for bike parts.

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

Found me one today.

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[The Renaissance Man]

This might be your sweetest implementation yet...and THAT'S saying something.

I'm with you on that! After seeing it start to come together, the more I like it!

This frame and the balloon fenders really bring out the art deco look that I love. I also really like the negative space between the frame and tank. It has an atomic era 1950's kidney bean shape to it.
Something like this...

Love how it's an echo of the fender. Good eye.

Thanks! I played with several design ques from the bike and decided on this one. It just seem to work best.

Skills. That is all.

...and luck! A Schwinn frame was not on my radar when I designed the tanks!

Every time I see this I tell myself to get off my rear and finish mine, but then I realize I need a painted frame for the tank I have and I need another tank for the chrome frame I have.
Ill get another tank in a few weeks. Ahhhh tax refunds, a little savings account for bike parts.

Your's is ready to ship whenever you say the word! Can't wait to see what you do with it!

Found me one today.

Sweet! All that bike needs is a chain guard and a convertible tank! Even the dentist in the back likes it.