one more Craigslist find. another Schwinn B-6 with a locking springer and the drum brake up front. people are getting $300.00 bucks for these brakes, and that is what I paid for the whole bike. the locking springer goes for good money as well. put air in the tires and took it for a ride, first ride in decades. paint is THICK on this one. currently trying to beat the fenders into submission... rear one is pretty bad. here's an updated picture of my other B-6 after doing all the bearings and rebuilding the coaster brake. dipped all the chrome in Evaporust as well. temporary tires from my mountain bike. I have found a tank since this photo. I have 3 of these bikes now.
just picked up these 4 yesterday at the Niles Antique fair. 1941 Schwinn. here's a 1942 "war" bike with blackout chrome, the twin to my other one posted earlier. I was riding it's twin when I found this one. early 50's 24" Schwinn with ape hangers and aluminum wheels. pre war Manton and Smith built girls bike. they built frames for many bike companies
I went for a spin on my o/t 21 speed Mongoose mountain bike this morning... First time in about 15 years.... Now my legs feel like jello... And my ass hurts!..... Think I need a wider seat for my wide glide ass..
1941 Schwinn ladies bike with locking fork. bought the bike as seen with no front wheel for 20 bucks. then I found the wheel, then I found the seat, then I found the original Schwinn wheels that were on it ..... all in the same swap meet space. freewheel on the back no coaster brake, just hand brakes. I think the total was $60.00 when I was done. put a crank on it that night and went for a ride. needs brake pads badly. I have 2 Schwinn pre war lightweight ladies bikes, 2 blackout men's "war year" bikes, and a 1950, 1954, and '58 mens all in this configuration with the 26 X 1 3/8 wheels.... plus my fat tire Schwinn's.
Updates on this project, that I finally got busy on. Need to lace the front wheel still (edit, done), and waiting on tires and she should be ready for reassembly. I can't believe how well it cleaned up, it was really rusty, but got most of the chrome looking good without destroying the decals.
Here's a few of my past restorations mostly 26" models and one 28" Mead Pathfinder of 1921. Maple rims and all the bells and whistles. I do ride it but selective on where I ride in fear of damaging the rims. It draws a lot of attention on the bike paths.
Actually I used rubbing compound for my boat, so kinda wet sanded it. Then polished it up. Worked awesome.
Thank you. Always good to know who is using which techniques. @Roger Loupias-great collection! Please post detailed photos of maple rims. Please and thank you.
Bicycle rust: Hate to sound like a Gibb’s oil salesman, but with a soft cloth it really turns the cloth rust colored. Do it multiple days...it keeps on working! For bad pitting, use Gibb’s with a solid copper penny (1965 and older). Rub oil and penny gently over Pitts, and do it multiple days too...then finish with a soft cloth with a little Gibb’s on it.
Original 28"perfect condition, that's why I watch where I ride, I would not want to crack the maple. I enhanced the wood with tongue oil.
I'd be afraid to true up those wheels for fear I'd break the maple! DB is done. Just gotta throw brake cable and shoes on, but I rode it. Tiny little thing! Goin back to the owner by the weekend.
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