Here is the '53 Schwinn. It needs a lot of work & $$ if I restore it to original. These old Schwinns had their own " unique " rim & tires that were not interchangeable with common sizes. You can see that I did do a little rubbing on it to see how the paint may turn out.
Black & tan bike is a Raleigh Retroglide, 1995
Yellow O & R engine sitting on front wheel, is the bike I rode a long time. It is also in my avatar.
Back to original poster, that is a very nice build,,, but I am partial to orginal bikes that are not motorized. I am the same way about old cars. I like to keep them original. Are those the origial wheels ??? If so,, did you order the correct tires for them ??