'34 Schwinn built tall Mead Ranger ballooner

[Nick-theCut]

This project has been my obsession for a long time. I could of documented much earlier, but I guess I'll start to share the process today.
It's kinda a build that started with my obsession with tall Ranger motorbikes and a roached, but cool frame/crank&chainring.

Fast forward to today. I've completed the parts search and working on paint at the moment. Almost all of the plating is complete...

I'm using VintageSchwinn.com for paint. I can't tell you how much body work this frame needed. Bondo, JB Weld, the works. I'm happy now and the painting started a couple a months ago.

Here is the pic I took today while I was working on the stencil alignment for the darts, before the base color (Mead Brown) goes on.

Here's the serial number:

 

[Nick-theCut]

Here are the fenders I'll be using.

The fenders got a little body work and polishing done, and the braces and drop stand clip got replated. I just used the screw on fender rivits. They look pretty good I think.

 

[bricycle]

Looking great Pal!!!!!!!

 

[tailhole]

wow

That's awesome and inspiring! Is that a regular size tank? Can't wait to see it complete. The talls ride NICE!

 

[Gary Mc]

Looking really great Nick, can't wait to see how it comes out.

 

[Nick-theCut]

AS 34 crank & replated original Torrington 10's with Scott's repop red blocks.

 

[Nick-theCut]

I decided to knock out some of the painting on this Veterans Day.
Again I'm using VintageSchwinn.com spray. An paints. Doing multiple light coats about 5-10 mins apart.

The tank and the frame will have to be done on a different day. I'm running out of warm sun.

 

[bricycle]

..poor boy... !! it's snowing here !!

 

[Nick-theCut]

..poor boy... !! it's snowing here !!

Classic Cali November. 72 and clear, all my life

 

[bricycle]

Classic Cali November. 72 and clear, all my life

try rattle-canning when it's 45'.........