1963 (circa) AMF Westpoint
This early 1960’s 26″ AMF (Roadmaster) built Westpoint girl’s bike was a lot of fun to build. It was a complete basket case when I first got it. However, now it’s pretty much the...
Author: Blueskiesreign
Mid 1970’s Ross “Compact”
The first picture shows the condition this old 26″ Ross “Compact” was in when I found it up in the Georgia mountains. I believe it’s from the early to mid 70’s. Except for the...
1974 Schwinn Norfolk Southern RR Bicycle (custom)
In late January 2010, while working for Norfolk Southern Rail Corporation in Atlanta, I built this 1974 Schwinn Norfolk Southern “CYO” (Central Yard Office) bike (it was formerly a light blue Schwinn “Breeze”). Our...
1974 Schwinn Typhoon
I just finished my latest restoration (October 2010). It’s a 26″ 1974 Schwinn Typhoon. This beauty features the triple-red band Two-Speed Automatic Kickback Hub, 26″ 1 3/4″ Schwinn ‘Westwind’ brick-tread tires and coaster brake....
1974 Schwinn Speedster
This is a 1974 26″ Schwinn ‘Speedster’ 3-speed I restored last month (May 2010). It was completely stripped, sanded, primed, painted and – after the correct decals were affixed – it was clear-coated. I...
1960’s Western Flyer, Galaxy Flyer
Just before moving away three years ago, a friend gave me this mid-to-late 60’s Western Flyer ‘Galaxy Flyer’. It needed a lot of work, and so I kept putting off restoring it. Now, though,...
1966 Schwinn Fiesta
This is a 1966 24″ Schwinn “Fiesta” that I just finished restoring (serial # LB28922). I used practically all of the original parts, except for the tires (which are the correct Schwinn Westwind brick-tread...
1973 Schwinn Breeze
This is a 26″ Woman’s Schwinn Breeze with rear coaster brake that I recently restored using 95% of the original parts. Entry Submitted by Dave Nichols
1969 Huffy
This is a 1969 26″ Huffy women’s bicycle that I recently restored for a co-worker. It was dark blue when she bought it forty years ago, but she asked me to paint it pink...
1967 Schwinn Breeze
Painstakingly restored 1967 Chicago Schwinn Breeze (Serial # FC51906). This 42-year-old beautiful classic has a Bendix 2-Speed Automatic rear hub, rear coaster brake and front hand brake. I used 90% of the original parts...