'65 Schwinn waiting to motorized

[jtmiyake]

There is a '65 Schwinn that I am thinking about purchasing to motorize. I hate to take such a nice bike and make it something it should not be but this bike is perfect.... 3-speed... good frame.... good gears, good brakes, good price.

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/1186504439.html

 

[jtmiyake]

what the he!! am I waiting. This is step one into bringing this hobby up a level. I want to build, sell, and then build some more, and then sell more. I know there is no money in this and that I can not deal with any liablility but ... but.... but.... but........

You got to admit that it would be a cool build if anything

 

[bamabikeguy]

Somehow I always pop up to advise against coaster brakes and 3 speeds, prefer 7's & 21's with hand brakes.

The frame looks great, but the rear wheel most likely will have to be switched out for heavier gauge.

I tried a lower priced but heavier gauged 3 speed wheel only once, and the jury is still out, because it's on a vacation bike and not used heavily every day.

 

[Esteban]

Don't do that to an old collectible Schwinn !!

 

[RusticoRay]

I picked up a schwinn typhoon a couple of weeks ago 50's cruiser. I was all ready to build it out but I just couldn't hack up a 50yr. old bike. Pictures in my album section.

 

[jtmiyake]

Guess I should just stick with wally world specials.

 

[Junster]

Craigs is a better bet if you just do some real looking. You can find a bike with good quality hubs and rims for under $100, maybe even front suspension.