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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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