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Author Archives: Blueskiesreign

1963 (circa) AMF Westpoint

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Blueskiesreign
Posted in Middleweight Bicycles | Tagged AMF Cycle Company, 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 way it looked 50 years ago … Continue reading →

Mid 1970’s Ross “Compact”

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Blueskiesreign
Posted in Lightweight Bicycles | Tagged Ross

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 seat and tires, I restored this … Continue reading →

1974 Schwinn Norfolk Southern RR Bicycle (custom)

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Blueskiesreign
Posted in Lightweight Bicycles | Tagged Schwinn

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 Diversity Council raffled it off in … Continue reading →

1974 Schwinn Typhoon

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Blueskiesreign
Posted in Middleweight Bicycles | Tagged 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. As with all of my rebuilds, … Continue reading →

1974 Schwinn Speedster

Posted on June 26, 2010 by Blueskiesreign
Posted in Lightweight Bicycles | Tagged 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 used approximately 90% of the original … Continue reading →

1960’s Western Flyer, Galaxy Flyer

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Blueskiesreign
Posted in Middleweight Bicycles | Tagged Huffy, Western 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, it’s finished and I’m really proud … Continue reading →

1966 Schwinn Fiesta

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Blueskiesreign
Posted in Lightweight Bicycles | Tagged Fiesta, Schwinn

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 tires), white Schwinn handlebar grips and … Continue reading →

1973 Schwinn Breeze

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Blueskiesreign
Posted in Lightweight Bicycles | Tagged Breeze, Schwinn

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 … Continue reading →

1969 Huffy

Posted on December 27, 2009 by Blueskiesreign
Posted in Middleweight Bicycles | Tagged 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 – so I did. She loved … Continue reading →

1967 Schwinn Breeze

Posted on September 20, 2009 by Blueskiesreign
Posted in Lightweight Bicycles | Tagged Breeze, Schwinn

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 (ie: fenders, seat, pedals, sprocket/crank, headset, … Continue reading →

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