SCHWINN PIXIE PROJECT (now 95% done)

[dvnport]

YEAH THATS WHAT I SAID LOL I KNOW ITS NOT A RAT ROD BUT IM STILL GOING TO POST IT LOL IM REBUILDING IT FOR MY DAUGHTER


progress pics:

tear down

after being sandblasted:

being painted(i always use automotive primer and paint)

theres still so much to do. all thats been done is what you see in the pictures. its going to have some 16" mags on it for sure and small apes

 

[dvnport]

Re: SCHWINN PIXIE PROJECT

Whether or not it's a rat rod doesn't matter; it's cool, so it belongs here.

thank you

 

[ratcycle]

Re: SCHWINN PIXIE PROJECT

Nice paint, what did the can say it is?

 

[sensor]

Re: SCHWINN PIXIE PROJECT

always a fan of getting our kids into bikes and customizing....looking forward to seeing more(oh and dont apologize about the 'not being a ratrod'....nice stuff is always good!!)

 

[dvnport]

Re: SCHWINN PIXIE PROJECT

Nice paint, what did the can say it is?

the paint that i used was

i still need to respray it and get some clear and clear it while the paint is still tacky let it dry for a week while hanging and then wet sand polish the clear. this stuff is 25 bucks a can here but it is worth it. no mixing nothing just shake it real good pour and spray. dont get any better then that. perfect for bikes

 

[dvnport]

Re: SCHWINN PIXIE PROJECT

always a fan of getting our kids into bikes and customizing....looking forward to seeing more(oh and dont apologize about the 'not being a ratrod'....nice stuff is always good!!)

thank you, shes only two years old but i just couldnt wait to get started once i got that bike. i was gonna put it up in the attic and work on it in a year or two but it just didnt work that way. im taking my time on it tho i have 2 years before she can prolly ride it lol

 

[dvnport]

ITS BEEN A WHILE SINCE I UPDATED THIS THREAD BUT HERE SHE IS. SHES ALMOST DONE JUST GOT SOME LITTLE THINGS HERE AND THERE TO DO BUT SHE ROLLS. CHECK OUT THE SPROCKET AFTER SOAKING IN VINEGAR FOR 3 DAYS AND WITH 2 FULL HOURS OF SCRUBBING AND CLEANING... I CANT BELIEVE IT

SPROCKET BEFORE:

SPROCKET AFTER:

IF YOU LOOK YOU CAN SEE MY SHOES IN THE REFLECTION LOL

I CAME ACROSS THIS GREEN CHAIN TODAY...IT IS PRETTY MUCH THE SAME COLOR AS THE BIKE...I COULDNT PASS IT UP FOR 8.99

IM HAVING A HARD TIME CHOOSING WHICH HANDLE BARS I WANT TO GO WITH. THE ONES I PAINTED TO MATCH THE BIKE OR THE CHROME ONES I PULLED OFF A GIRLS BIKE I BOUGHT FOR THE RIMS THAT I HAVE ON THIS PIXIE

 

[badlandkustoms]

NICE!!! I think Chrome bars would look better, But the style you have painted.
I had a older pixi that I pulled from the landfill a few years back, Wish I would have kept it for my Granddaughters to ride.

 

[aka_locojoe]

Really nice. I like the colors and the seat. I like the crome bmx bars on it.

 

[dvnport]

NICE!!! I think Chrome bars would look better, But the style you have painted.
I had a older pixi that I pulled from the landfill a few years back, Wish I would have kept it for my Granddaughters to ride.

thank you, i have another one that is complete but it needs restored if you are interested im willing to let it go cheap. pm me if you are interested

 

[dvnport]

Really nice. I like the colors and the seat. I like the crome bmx bars on it.

thanks man, the seat i paid ten bucks for lol its awesome i love that its a springer seat

 

[kingfish254]

Very cool to see what you have done with your Pixie.
I just picked up one of these at lunch.

 

[Tommy Atoms]

That thing is sweet. Dont ya just love small bikes? Most ratrods start off with nice paint and chrome anyway so its still a rat in my book. great job!

 

[sensor]

love it! im kinda partial to how its set up now(well....this is just my opinion so please just take it as that not an insult :wink: )....minus the grips....maybe some white non bmx grips?

 

[Gdcast]

Love what you´ve done to it, keep up the good work! :wink:

 

[spectratone]

That's a lot nicer than a typical kids bike.

Are you still going to put mags on it?

Before long, your daughter will be terrorizing
the neighborhood with it, and you can Blame it on Schwinn Pixie...

 

[kingfish254]

How is that last 5% coming?

 

[Anonymous]

i have two of them for sale chucksoldbikes if u want pictures let me know [email protected] as my photo bucket is not working
mine have banna seats on them