Schwinn Stingray Pixie help

[GTs58]

Looks like 1969 was the first year for the Pixie Sting Ray.

That stamping is a little different than the bikes I have, earlier 60's. With the info above and if you read the numbers upside down, 9 + 0, would indicate September 1970. The crank casting date will also aid in figuring out the year.

 

[Vintagedad]

Looks like 1969 was the first year for the Pixie Sting Ray.

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That stamping is a little different than the bikes I have, earlier 60's. With the info above and if you read the numbers upside down, 9 + 0, would indicate September 1970. The crank casting date will also aid in figuring out the year.

That makes more sense thank you! Some of the parts are actually cleaning up pretty well. I've had them sitting in evaporust. I also used a distilled white vinegar soak which seems to be helping too. I'm debating about what to do with the wheels. I may put some newer style wheels on it from a newer 16 inch kids bike which will allow me to use the newer style inflatable tires. I've read that they will work despite being a little bit of a different size. It's either that or opt for an original usable set off eBay but that will certainly be pricier and still use the old style tires.

 

[Vintagedad]

Here's an update on the project. Parts are coming off and cleaning up fairly well. I've sanded down and soaked most of the parts to remove rust. Soaks included evaporust and distilled white vinegar. Crank is finally out, I had to soak the one pedal with PB Blaster, let is sit and then pull on it like I was pulling for my life but it's finally out. I'm currently having trouble removing the handle bars and fork. They just won't come free so that's my current hiccup. I have a local guy who's going to sand blast And powder coat it for 80 bucks (frame, fork and chain guard). I was going to do it at home with spray paint but for 80 bucks it's well worth it. Looks like it is indeed a 1970 judging by the crank that is labeled SA170.

 

[detroitbike]

New wheels are the way to go. The original semi pneumatic 16" tires are nearly Impossible to find .
Standard replacement 16 X 1.75 wheels & tires will work fine.
you can find a bike at a thrift store for cheep with the wheels you need.

 

[Vintagedad]

New wheels are the way to go. The original semi pneumatic 16" tires are nearly Impossible to find .
Standard replacement 16 X 1.75 wheels & tires will work fine.
you can find a bike at a thrift store for cheep with the wheels you need.

Yea I've been looking for something newer but have yet to find the right bike with the right size tires and chrome rims. Seems like all the new kids bikes have colored rims now. I bought a pixie locally with original tires and rims for 50 bucks that I may use for the tires and chain. Although my oldest has been riding it and loves it so I may just fix that one up too lol. It looks like it was repainted at some point, it's starting to peel and has some rust that needs to be cleaned. It rides good and isn't a bad bike though.

 

[Vintagedad]

She's basically finished. All I need to do is mount the rear reflector somehow. The new seat doesn't have the bracket so I'm thinking about what I'd like to do. I still need to do some work on the chrome but it looks pretty darn good for what it was. I reused everything from this bike with the exception of the rims, tires, seat, seat pan clamp, seat post, head badge, chain and a few bolts that were shot. The bearings were replaced as well. The seat, seat pan clamp and seat post were brand new. The rest of the parts replaced are repurposed original era parts. I think it turned out pretty well. How did I do?

 

[Vintagedad]

 

[bobsbikes]

turned out nice if you want to turn it into a boys bike I have all the hard ware to do it
top bar and hardware I also have nice set of handle bars with nice red grips and the
top bar I have is red also and I have a chrome handle bar coller if interested

 

[Vintagedad]

turned out nice if you want to turn it into a boys bike I have all the hard ware to do it
top bar and hardware I also have nice set of handle bars with nice red grips and the
top bar I have is red also and I have a chrome handle bar coller if interested

Thanks I appreciate it. The bikes for my girls so I don't really need the top bar. I'm going to keep the bars and grips that are on there bc I wanted to use as many original parts to the bike as possible. Some couldn't be saved but but many cleaned up enough.

 

[Jaxon]

That bike was Dead and you brought it back to life! Great Job