The Yellow Spartan

[cl222]

This is a schwinn frame with a spartan badge that i've never seen before. Its staying yellow and growing some cream darts outlined with red pinstriping. different bars and all areas that are usually chrome are going to be blacked out or left bare metal. going for board track racer with a relaxed feel.

 

[milbums]

I like the plan, this should come out really nice.

 

[steviethackary]

Look good,your images are very stunning.

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Sounds like a great plan!

Luke.

 

[cl222]

I added some personal touches to the bike. The leather straps will actually hold the tank on the frame but these ones are not long enough so for decoration I just have them strapped on the tank. I have to get a chain, do paintwork and straighten the rear fender. The badge cleaned up nice. For the people who think polishing a badge is bad I can tell you I only used soap water a cloth and a dot of brasso to bring out a shine but not enough to damage the paint. I want to add this custom graphic

to the tank. I like how this is coming so far and I hope all goes well from here (budget wise) So far I only have $75 into the whole thing! Right place right time and a lot of luck gets you to here but more $ gets this into new paint and custom pinstriping/graphics.

 

[cl222]

An updated pic with the tank almost done.

 

[Gdcast]

You're definitely going the right way with this one

 

[cl222]

 

[Colin Stiffler]

Looking to build a frame from tubing just like this! Any way you can send me the measurements/dimensions? Looks like a early 30's frame.

 

[cl222]

Been a while so heres the latest. Its ready for paint and needs to be torn down. But it just looks so good sitting there!

 

[deven_science]

Does look good.

 

[thatismytruck]

That bike is amazing. I love it. If it were mine I would leave it just like that.

 

[LukeTheJoker]

That bike is amazing. I love it. If it were mine I would leave it just like that.

Maybe add a chain? But yeah, totally agree!

Luke.

 

[cl222]

Its not going to change much. I have different plans for the paint than the yellow and white drawing. I'm working on a new drawing with yellow and dark red. Also the paint thats on there right now is like sandpaper because the metal is pitted underneath it. and it will have a chain. The hardest part will be converting the three speed hub into a single. I'll probably jam it in second with a second spring.

 

[cl222]

I'm going insane trying to take this paint off!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Its just not coming off?!?!?!
I've decided to just sand the yellow paint smooth and get it thin. Then do a million coats of primer and sand that between coats... not much else I can do for it. Its just so pitted under the paint.

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Whatever you do, I will be following along... Great build and a great bike!

Luke.

 

[cl222]

I decided to go even simpler for paint.
This is the design that I'm doing for sure. Paint is bought and ready to go.

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Great drawing!
I see you are still missing a chain though!

Luke.

 

[cl222]

I need about 5 more links and It will finally have a chain.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Cool bike.