1965 Sting-Ray Resurrection

[RustyHornet]

 

[modelcarjedi]

bravo!!! Thatis a very kool bike!

 

[Coyote]

Wow!
Looks like that bike was stored at the bottom of a lake.
I give you credit, it takes some faith to restore the original into something rideable.
It is a testament to Schwinn's quality back in the 1960's.

 

[ODDER]

Excellent save!
I did something similar with my 64 that used to be lime. It was nearly one solid piece when I got it. Minimal clean up, fresh grease, and a custom seat.

 

[RustyHornet]

Wow!
Looks like that bike was stored at the bottom of a lake.
I give you credit, it takes some faith to restore the original into something rideable.
It is a testament to Schwinn's quality back in the 1960's.

I wish I knew the story on it!! My goal is to find the rustiest junk and make it ride again with as many parts as I can save on it. Just a fun project and it’s absolutely my favorite Stingray rider ever.

 

[RustyHornet]

Excellent save!
I did something similar with my 64 that used to be lime. It was nearly one solid piece when I got it. Minimal clean up, fresh grease, and a custom seat.

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Man that is sweet! Love that seat!!! What did you do to the paint? I’ve been thinking about de-rusting mine and getting it to whatever color is left. Just not a fan of the heavy crust lol.

 

[schwinnguyinohio]

I’m starting to think my crusty stingray isn’t so crusty now lol

 

[ODDER]

Man that is sweet! Love that seat!!! What did you do to the paint? I’ve been thinking about de-rusting mine and getting it to whatever color is left. Just not a fan of the heavy crust lol.

Thanks! The seat is a custom I made. Been saving that material for the right bike.
I hit the bike with the pressure washer then a little touch up on the graphics with some 1shot paint and a Mack liner brush.
polished up the chrome and new tires.

 

[RustyHornet]

I’m starting to think my crusty stingray isn’t so crusty now lol

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That’s mint!

 

[RustyHornet]

Thanks! The seat is a custom I made. Been saving that material for the right bike.
I hit the bike with the pressure washer then a little touch up on the graphics with some 1shot paint and a Mack liner brush.
polished up the chrome and new tires.

That is sweet. Your chrome is much nicer than mine!