Original paint riders, as long as the paint is original, cleaned up or as found

[Thonyv1974_]

The bikes we love to collect are original paint bikes. Some we're able to simply use as found others are fixed up with better pieces, new or old. I appreciate the as found crusty look too, but some bikes need to be cleaned and appreciated for all their battle scars.Post any original paint bikes her Crusty /Cleaned or Crustoration ... We all have different levels of fixing up and caring for old bikes , love to see what you have. Post away.and let's share our love of original paint. .....
Thanks,
Tony and Sue

 

[Thonyv1974_]

The 54 Crustoration, original paint, Nos bendix 2spd setup, repop chrome, some original chrome. Made a great rider out of this crusty old phantom. Looks like a restored bike from a distance. It's a great enjoyable bike to ride.

 

[Thonyv1974_]

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[Thonyv1974_]

A few more of the 54..

 

[Thonyv1974_]

1952 Schwinn Standard , the go to bike for hauling goodies home or to the post office. .... once in awhile Our Quaker Parrot likes to go for a ride. ....

 

[Thonyv1974_]

The 1941 Chicago Cycle Supply Cadillac Badged Schwinn .As found, added a period correct basket and bell. Probably our favorite original paint bike we have. . The first day Sue had we took it to the Chicago Taildraggers Charity bike show ( 2016 ) and she was given a trophy for best original bike , Ever since she's been trying to get all the original paint bikes she can. We share a love together for old bikes we call Schwannism. ..

 

[Thonyv1974_]

This is Roger the 1952 Phantom Sue and I rescued from a building full of goodies last fall. Sue is very fond of Roger just the way he is. ....this one will likely be left as is for years to come. .....

 

[Thonyv1974_]

Later 30s Schwinn Klunker put together from miscellaneous original paint pieces. .

 

[Thonyv1974_]

Soon to be rideable 46 Autocycle coming together from pieces ..

 

[vincev]

1941 Peerless.....................................................