Scrap Yard Flying Star!New pics added on the 23rd !

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This bike wasnt flying when i found it. Here are a few pics. Im still not sure wether to go knlunker or cruiser or mix it. Im going to be running 5 speeds and i welded a brake bridge from a damaged stingray on the rear. The fork is from a jc higgins i had bought.
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Partially together update pic below.
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Getting towards finished with it below.
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Re: Scrap Yard Flying Star!

The color is supposed to be the same green as the new camaros , but the guy didnt have the code and mixed it by eye. I guess its 100% custom and hope i dont scratch it and have to repaint! It is automotive with clear. It really pops in the sun. Ill get more pictures after i build the wheels so it can stand on its own again. I need a long solid 7 seatpost for it. When the weather warms up, ill have trade bait for parts.
 
Re: Scrap Yard Flying Star!

So Schwinn had this frame style as multiple models? For some reason I thought thais style frame was only used for one or two years as a Tornado. I stand corrected.
 
Re: Scrap Yard Flying Star!New pics added on the 6th !

I dont know what handlebars, and stem i want to go with. Im going to probably change the seat. Im looking for a taller 7 seat post than the one i have(not pictured) . I have a rear rack without reflectors i believe is going on . More coming later. New pics posted in starter post.
 
Re: Scrap Yard Flying Star!New pics added on the 6th !

The frame and fork look fantastic. That'll turn some heads.
You could try a piece of aluminum round stock if you wanted a soild seat post, it's worked for me
 
Sweet looking ride! Love the color and the forks!
 
Oops, I just realized that I posted my tandem find here last night.
Sorry for accidentally bogarting space on your thread. :oops:
 
F'n sweet!! That color is the heat!! Great job, got me a CWC build coming up and I haven't decided what color to do yet.
 

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