typhoon conversion or bust

[Schwinnzer]

Trying to convert my 68 typhoon, already put a two speed yellow band hub, chrome s7s, solid neck, not looking for much, chain guard , forks, front rack, and whatever else..... I'm not even sure what to convert it too. Probably not a tank bike. Any help , advice is greatly appreciated. I do have the correct bars, but they do not allow my skateboard to ride along, so I swap em periodically.

 

[island schwinn]

Looks cool as is.coppertone is a favorite of many Schwinn lovers.

 

[GTs58]

Put a chrome fork crown on that puppy and call it converted. Or lets just say "upgraded".

 

[Schwinnzer]

Maybe I didn't specify.........typhoons were made with cheap parts, forks , goose neck was folded rather than solid, wheels weren't chrome etc. so most convert to a better model since the frame is the same etc, I would never re-paint any bike , unless it was already re-painted . This question was directed to anyone with knowledge about typhoon conversions. But thanks for your opinion on the paint.

 

[dla]

They only offered four middleweights in 1968... Panther, Deluxe Typhoon, Typhoon and Heavy-Duty. The Panther was top of the line but the frame was different to support the slimline tank.

 

[Schwinnzer]

That's a bummer. Well I guess it will remain an upgraded typhoon. Thanks for answering my question. I probably should have checked the catalog on that year. Not a very good selection of middleweights in 1968. At least it rides like a panther. Hahaha

 

[kingsting]

The sky is the limit with a Typhoon! Here's mine! Yes, it came from the factory in that color...

 

[Schwinnzer]

The sky is the limit with a Typhoon! Here's mine! Yes, it came from the factory in that color...

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Bitchin!! Super premium deluxe mark IV "jagphoon" that thing is spotless.

 

[kingsting]

Bitchin!! Super premium deluxe mark IV "jagphoon" that thing is spotless.

I was just going to call it a Super Deluxe Typhoon but I like your description better!

 

[dla]

Here's my only middleweight... '68 Panther "Deluxe" with added spring fork and upgraded deluxe seat and bow pedals.