1950 Straightbar build.

[Mark Johnston]

I thought I’d post my progress as this build comes together. I’ve collected most of the parts & will post pics as I go.

1950 frame.

Forks.

NOS S-2 wheelset. ND rear, porkchop drum front.

Seat.

Bare metal fender set from bicyclebones.

 

[Schwinn lover]

Panther? Or Hornet? Your build will be exciting to watch no doubt.
Post plenty of pics in your progress. Nice start so far

 

[Mark Johnston]

Panther? Or Hornet? Your build will be exciting to watch no doubt.
Post plenty of pics in your progress. Nice start so far

Well, I believe the frame came from a Panther due to the two tone green paint under the black repaint.
I’m shooting for what would be considered a Deluxe Hornet, but I don’t think they were called Hornets until the 1951 catalog?
I think it would technically be an equipped D-19 for the purists.

 

[Schwinn lover]

Yeah, The D-19 equipped had it all rack, springer, Delta rocket light & a gorgeous tank . I believe the color black had red trim

 

[Mark Johnston]

Yeah, The D-19 equipped had it all rack, springer, Delta rocket light & a gorgeous tank . I believe the color black had red trim View attachment 999766

I’m still on the fence between maroon, blue, or black, and ivory.
I’ll probably end up going with black and ivory though.

 

[rollfaster]

Being a fan of the 1950 Straightbar, can’t wait to see how this turns out.

 

[Sven]

Looks like you have all the pieces for a great project. Keep us posted.

 

[Hammerhead]

Like the straight bar styling. I'll be watching for updates. Great start to your build.
Hammerhead

 

[PCHiggin]

I thought I’d post my progress as this build comes together. I’ve collected most of the parts & will post pics as I go.

1950 frame.View attachment 999695
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Forks.
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NOS S-2 wheelset. ND rear, porkchop drum front.
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Seat.View attachment 999724

Bare metal fender set from bicyclebones.View attachment 999733

Interested how they fit

 

[Mark Johnston]

I haven’t decided which chainguard to use, I’ll probably paint and pinstripe both so I can swap them out until I settle on one or the other.