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Classic Auto and Motorcycle Tools => Classic Auto and Motorcycle Tools => Topic started by: kxxr on January 01, 2022, 05:47:14 PM
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I have been thinking about it for a while. Finally took the plunge. I like it.
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Looks very good! Last year I fixed up a couple old Schwinn bikes that were up in my garage loft. I was very surprised how good they looked after a linseed oil rub. Even the chrome looked better. I sold the red bike for about $250 plus delivery charge. The gold one I customized and kept. They both have two speed kick back hubs - makes it easier and more fun to ride. I bought them years ago at an auction for $6.
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Looks very good! Last year I fixed up a couple old Schwinn bikes that were up in my garage loft. I was very surprised how good they looked after a linseed oil rub. Even the chrome looked better. I sold the red bike for about $250 plus delivery charge. The gold one I customized and kept. They both have two speed kick back hubs - makes it easier and more fun to ride. I bought them years ago at an auction for $6.
Those are both great looking bikes! I don't think I am familiar with '2 speed kick back; system but it sounds great and you just can't beat the old Schwann. I have a surplus of bikes here at home just because the pawn shop prices are so low I just have trouble passing them up. Most shops here have a half price day and if you choose carefully you can usually find a nice one well under $100. I would have kept the gold one too! I like the upright handlebar arrangement.
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kxxr, the pick -up looks real nice. I suspect that they don't salt the roads where you live.
Joe B
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They do salt the roads (Montana). Are you thinking of rust? There's a lot of it on there in the usual places. I think the wheel wells behind the front wheels is probably the worst place for it.
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Nice looking Chevy, here I was looking for a pic of the box floor. When it comes to rust look over the long control arms on the rear axle, seen a few fail. Only came with the coil springs.