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jetman 1979
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After much computer surfing I found this awsome site. I only have one what I consider vintage bike that I am riding everyday at work. I bought this 1962 blue Schwinn American De Lux at a gararge sale for 10 dollars a few years ago.
I work were I have use of many things like media blasters, paint booths, chemical cleaners etc at my disposal. The old girl was in great shape with some rust on the rims and fenders and other chrome parts, I plastic media blasted the parts so now they once again shine. I have the head light that still needs a good blast and some new white aircraft paint (next week).
This bike is all stock even down to the 1962 tires. I love the two speed hub that works well but has some vibration on low gear.
Bike is missing two items the tank, and rack on the back. I am looking for these but am not sure what they look like.
I get a lot of comments as I ride around the plant about the bike. I think the front light that works is one of the features people like.
I am also wondering about the seat can I use white shoe polish? It is worn a little.
I got some new white wall tires for the s-7 rim I will put on soon as the rear stock tire is pretty dry rotted.
I really like this restoration so far and want to do more old bikes.
This bike will stay at work and I will get another for the house.
I work were I have use of many things like media blasters, paint booths, chemical cleaners etc at my disposal. The old girl was in great shape with some rust on the rims and fenders and other chrome parts, I plastic media blasted the parts so now they once again shine. I have the head light that still needs a good blast and some new white aircraft paint (next week).
This bike is all stock even down to the 1962 tires. I love the two speed hub that works well but has some vibration on low gear.
Bike is missing two items the tank, and rack on the back. I am looking for these but am not sure what they look like.
I get a lot of comments as I ride around the plant about the bike. I think the front light that works is one of the features people like.
I am also wondering about the seat can I use white shoe polish? It is worn a little.
I got some new white wall tires for the s-7 rim I will put on soon as the rear stock tire is pretty dry rotted.
I really like this restoration so far and want to do more old bikes.
This bike will stay at work and I will get another for the house.