Bike Builds & Mods - Schwinn Klunker

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  • Опубликовано: 19 дек 2024

Комментарии • 47

  • @davidhenderlong3945
    @davidhenderlong3945 18 дней назад +5

    ❤Its hideous, just the way I like it. I've got a 62 wasp that's almost that bad. Rust is a must. 😂

    • @Locojoe
      @Locojoe  17 дней назад

      lol yeah rust and patina are my favorite colors.

  • @leestimson12
    @leestimson12 6 дней назад +1

    So it would be nice to see this build rolling,

    • @Locojoe
      @Locojoe  5 дней назад

      If all goes to plan I'll have a ride video on it a week from tomorrow.

  • @MLRomo
    @MLRomo 18 дней назад +4

    The patina looks cool! Also, the gum wall tires definitely make a great fit. Well done Randy 👏

    • @Locojoe
      @Locojoe  18 дней назад +1

      Thanks Mario. Yeah I thought the gum walls went well with the patina of the frame. Have a great week.

  • @drpulpit
    @drpulpit 16 дней назад +1

    The wheel with the green tire matches your great shirt. You would look well coordinated riding about green shirt, green tires, multi-patina (grin) Nice program!

    • @Locojoe
      @Locojoe  15 дней назад

      lol yes. Thanks.

  • @stewart4711
    @stewart4711 6 дней назад +1

    All the prep work to paint will keep a guy busy .

  • @stewart4711
    @stewart4711 6 дней назад +1

    Painting the frame and fork super dupper nice people look and smile.

  • @slicedbread9003
    @slicedbread9003 18 дней назад +1

    That frame is interesting. As you point out it has the rear brake bridge that is intended for a brake as would be used on a derailleur bike, but it looks like a '50's frame from the patina. It may have started life as a Cruiser 5 from the '80's and acquired the B.F. Goodrich badge later. The center to center distance for the headbadge screws have remained the same through the decades. Also missing the kickstand but no chainstay bridge is unusual makes me believe that the kickstand has either broken off or was removed. I have a Schwinn Heavy Duti with the kickstand bracket broken off as well. Nice build. These cantilever frames ride real nice with unicrown forks.

    • @Locojoe
      @Locojoe  17 дней назад

      Yeah I’m really not that well versed in these old bikes (or any bike for that matter). I couldn’t find a serial number in any of the 3 places I know to look. Maybe it had an internally geared 2 or 3 speed non coaster brake? Idk. Glad I didn’t have to widen the rear triangle though. I once had a Heavy Duti that was missing entire kickstand unit also. Thanks for watching and the comment.

  • @Johann-4354
    @Johann-4354 19 дней назад +2

    Wow! Another classic garage machine. "I LIKE IT."

  • @rogerhart612
    @rogerhart612 18 дней назад +1

    Awesome build Randy. I use hand sanitizer gel to put my grips on. They slide on easy and the gel evaporates quickly. Can't wait until you ride it.

    • @Locojoe
      @Locojoe  17 дней назад +1

      I’ll have to try the sanitizer. I typically just use whatever cleaner I have on hand. Thanks Roger. Have a great week.

  • @pokey764ids
    @pokey764ids 18 дней назад +1

    Hello randy! The bike looks great. I'm glad you went with the gum walls! Hope you had a good holiday. Take care

    • @Locojoe
      @Locojoe  17 дней назад +1

      Thanks Willie. Yeah I really like the gum walls with that patina. We had a nice holiday, hope you did as well. Enjoy the rest of your week.

    • @pokey764ids
      @pokey764ids 17 дней назад +1

      @Locojoe thanks Randy...i just picked up a gold triumph roadbike I'm going to work knowing I didn't need anymore bikes. 😆 my holiday was good. Take vare

    • @Locojoe
      @Locojoe  16 дней назад +1

      @@pokey764ids Interesting. I don't recall ever coming across a Triumph bike.

  • @EriebyCycle
    @EriebyCycle 18 дней назад +2

    That came out great! I've seen you use the hairdryer trick a zillion times now... I'm going to look for an opportunity to try that. I can't help but notice you're wearing shorts. I'm up to my ears in snow. All the best from the Great White North my friend.

    • @Locojoe
      @Locojoe  17 дней назад +1

      It was Adam Savage I first seen using a hair dryer to dry paint. One of those things that now seems so obvious and can’t believe I hadn’t thought to do it sooner.
      Wearing pants now and for past few days. Cold is here… although it’s supposed to be back up in the upper 50s tomorrow. I can’t imagine dealing with all that snow you have. Thanks Josh!

  • @johndunbar2393
    @johndunbar2393 18 дней назад +1

    2 builds in 2 weeks! Looks great! You've got a good eye for making every part flow together. Hope it rides well. Thanks for sharing it with us and I hope you two have a great week!

    • @Locojoe
      @Locojoe  17 дней назад

      Thanks! Have only briefly ridden it. Anxious to give it a proper ride. Have a great week as well.

  • @peterbaskind9872
    @peterbaskind9872 18 дней назад +2

    I love the something-out-of-nothing concept here. But I think that you may be overthinking the patina question. Just go with it. Manufacturing a patina - in my mind, anyway - misses the point.
    But it’s your project. You do you.

    • @Locojoe
      @Locojoe  17 дней назад

      Yeah you’re right about manufacturing the patina. Some builds I do just leave the finish as it is. I.e. blue bike, red fork. Other times I just don’t want that mismatch and would paint the fork blue so it doesn’t stand out. I suppose I do the same with patina. I might fake a patina just so the part doesn’t stand out and matches better. Not necessarily to make it look old. In this case I should have just left the fork as it was because it really didn’t stand differ that much from the frame. Thanks for watching and your input.

  • @leestimson12
    @leestimson12 18 дней назад +1

    Kinda gives me some thoughts about my Schwinn Canti framed w/Sturmey 3 spd with no serial numbers anywhere. Ripe with patina too. Nice build, don't stress over paint. You can come back later and change it.

    • @Locojoe
      @Locojoe  17 дней назад

      Yes that’s true about the paint and patina. Have fun with your build. Thanks!

  • @stephenmorton8017
    @stephenmorton8017 18 дней назад +1

    Very sweet build but I did cringe with those bear claw pedals. I'm down for fun flatties. I pitched all those bear claws. I prefer to keep the flesh on my shins.

    • @Locojoe
      @Locojoe  18 дней назад

      Yeah I chose those solely on aesthetics. Thanks.

  • @bikeenjoyer32
    @bikeenjoyer32 18 дней назад +1

    Awesome bike. Got that same rear derailleur on a bianchi I got in the trash. Works surprisingly well although I wish I could take it apart. Cheers🥂

    • @Locojoe
      @Locojoe  17 дней назад

      A Bianchi in the trash. What a score! Thanks!

    • @bikeenjoyer32
      @bikeenjoyer32 17 дней назад

      @Locojoe it was actually two matching red timber wolves. I gave one away and am fixing up the more busted one. Planning on using it as a winter bike

  • @stewart4711
    @stewart4711 6 дней назад +1

    Should have got a torch and sandpaper painted the poor thing.Paint them up really nice they pedal easier.

  • @powerband5235
    @powerband5235 18 дней назад +1

    Awesome build 🇺🇸 💪

  • @wwest84
    @wwest84 18 дней назад +1

    What seat did you end up going with?

    • @Locojoe
      @Locojoe  18 дней назад

      It's a Selle Royal - Lata that I get thru Walmart.

  • @mark9328
    @mark9328 14 дней назад +1

    I remember you pointing that frame out to me at the swap meet. As you mentioned it was a little rough, but you have it looking good! Is there a swap meet scheduled for 2025? As always thanks for the awesome weekly content.

    • @Locojoe
      @Locojoe  14 дней назад

      Yes that’s right. I remember now. As far as I know it’s a go for 2025. No date yet though. Thanks Mark.

    • @Locojoe
      @Locojoe  3 часа назад +1

      Just announced, the swap is Sunday, April 13th… facebook.com/share/18USNUmeAS/?mibextid=wwXIfr

    • @mark9328
      @mark9328 3 часа назад

      @@LocojoeMaybe another build in my future. Thanks for the heads up!

  • @philippemartel1825
    @philippemartel1825 15 дней назад +1

    salut ou a tu trouver ces pedalier ? les pneus aussi ? merci

    • @Locojoe
      @Locojoe  14 дней назад

      The tires are from Ali Express. Sorry but I don’t recall where I got the pedals. I’ve had them for a long time. Thanks for watching.

  • @michaelbyrne8860
    @michaelbyrne8860 14 дней назад +1

    The fork bend angle is too flat! It makes it look like the fork is bent towards the frame?

    • @Locojoe
      @Locojoe  14 дней назад

      Hmm idk. Rides great though. Thanks for watching.