Just a little bit of documentation before I tear it apart.
Looks like someone had some sissy bar issues back in the day. The original bar is long gone, and clamps from a Sears Spyder or similar remain even though they’re not doing anything. The axle-mount bar is a Schwinn accessory.
I’m speculating the seat post is frozen judging by where it’s been squished in some long-ago attempt at removal.
Three seconds and a little spit reveal decent paint under the dirt.
A few bricks shy of a full load.
Crank and sprocket under the same conditions, winner crank.
This used to be in mint condition.
Did you know anyone that got hurt by these fenders? I didn’t know anyone that got hurt by these fenders. Would’ve just walked it off, anyway.
Double-knurled, center-stamped Schwinn Tubular S2. Took me about half an hour to find it.
A couple of other Sting-Rays I’ve “restored“ over the years. This one will be the same/not same.
Just so happen to be “restoring“ a ‘67 SS396 4-speed Chevelle at work. Owner bought this car 50 years ago (1972) and parked it when he had kids. The tires are 40 years old. There is rust
everywhere. Even the rust is rusted. We got it running, now we’re going to see if we can get it driving around the building. It’s going to take a bunch of work, and none of it is cosmetic. My ‘67 won’t cost nearly as much.
Guess I’ll start with the PB Blaster now...
