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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-20, 05:18 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 8,685
Posted By KerryP

My first derailleur bike was a '69 Varsity. I...

My first derailleur bike was a '69 Varsity. I thought it was a rocket. Made me want more. Next was a '71 Super Sport. WOW! Made me want more. Next was a '72 PX 10. WOW!!!!!!!!. I've had more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-20, 09:47 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 24,887
Posted By KerryP

If I ever finish a few in progress restos I'll...

If I ever finish a few in progress restos I'll probably have a different answer but for now it's this 1973.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-20, 11:27 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 12,105
Posted By KerryP

It's one of a pair. It's got a 1/2" taller twin....

It's one of a pair. It's got a 1/2" taller twin. Both spent twenty years in their boxes and now 20 years on my walls.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-19, 12:14 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 12,105
Posted By KerryP

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/900x1200/nosint_49b0fb803b8dcd06dd5262c706e89bec495a2068.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-19, 11:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,839
Posted By KerryP

My Oschners look a lot like what you've got.

My Oschners look a lot like what you've got.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-19, 11:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,070
Posted By KerryP

I agree with the wisdom of choosing projects how...

I agree with the wisdom of choosing projects how easy it is to get upside down in a resto (bikes, cars or just about anything). I agree this bike could be called low end and if it was mess I'd call...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-19, 06:22 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,801
Posted By KerryP

Looks like a good deal to me (but I bought US...

Looks like a good deal to me (but I bought US Steel at $14.88).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-19, 08:43 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,418
Posted By KerryP

The Hunt-Wilde Schwinn tape is usually pretty...

The Hunt-Wilde Schwinn tape is usually pretty easy to find. Nothing says Schwinn like translucent tape that matched their candy paint colors.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-19, 04:33 PM
Replies: 614
Views: 181,409
Posted By KerryP

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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This little beauty just arrived from hazetguy.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-18-19, 04:15 PM
Replies: 1,250
Views: 130,525
Posted By KerryP

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-19, 10:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,217
Posted By KerryP

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/500x332/long_91b916a3a73cc5ea584160b654d881c3e35e114f.jpg
That is a nice one. I wish I could get "Gumby" that clean.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-19, 01:22 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,151
Posted By KerryP

I'm not going to share this with my wife :)

I'm not going to share this with my wife :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-19, 10:07 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,151
Posted By KerryP

I'm confused. I thought the OP's problem was the...

I'm confused. I thought the OP's problem was the head of the bolt being trapped by the crank arm. A thin open end wrench would turn the last chainring bolt but I assumed the issue was it hitting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-19, 09:38 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,151
Posted By KerryP

Even if you don't use it on to that Sprint...

Even if you don't use it on to that Sprint derailleur.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-19, 08:57 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,151
Posted By KerryP

If there's insufficient room to remove the last...

If there's insufficient room to remove the last chainring bolt then I think you answered the question. Crank out and remove the nut that is also the bearing race that holds the inner chainring to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-19, 08:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,572
Posted By KerryP

Hella score!

Hella score!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-19, 08:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,276
Posted By KerryP

I agree but in the end Schwinn gave us the Sports...

I agree but in the end Schwinn gave us the Sports Tourer which is pretty much a Super Sport with a three piece crank. The downside was the 44% price increase.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-19, 07:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,276
Posted By KerryP

This one was born with a painted fork. I added...

This one was born with a painted fork. I added the fork but this is odd for a '71, it's got forged drop outs.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-19, 06:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,276
Posted By KerryP

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Looking really good already. Cant match you dealer this time but close, this '71...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-19, 10:41 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,797
Posted By KerryP

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/900x675/pairof9s_7653711cd00de875562697ed3d72ef35bc620322.jpg
A '69 from A & B say "Hey".
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-19, 05:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,276
Posted By KerryP

It'll be a nice ride in any of the configurations...

It'll be a nice ride in any of the configurations you're considering. I bet if you give it the same detail treatment as the Sting Ray you'll go back to original.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-19, 02:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,797
Posted By KerryP

Nice save.

Nice save.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-19, 12:54 PM
Replies: 1,073
Views: 466,525
Posted By KerryP

Just a guess but I'd bet it gets airflow around...

Just a guess but I'd bet it gets airflow around the riders legs lowering the drag of the "package" although without a rider it may have more drag than other wheels.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-19, 12:32 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,276
Posted By KerryP

Looks like it might clean up into a real gem.

Looks like it might clean up into a real gem.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-19, 12:20 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,276
Posted By KerryP

Forty bucks! Do it before someone else does. ...

Forty bucks! Do it before someone else does. Good luck.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-19, 11:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,276
Posted By KerryP

Sounds like it could be an SS. Chrome fork makes...

Sounds like it could be an SS. Chrome fork makes it 1970 or earlier. I'm not familiar with any men's bikes having upright bars an sprung saddle but that stuff gets changed all the time. The CroMo...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-19, 09:46 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,537
Posted By KerryP

I've got the problem with my old cars. My wife...

I've got the problem with my old cars. My wife and I will leave the house saying "We need to take the bla bla bla out". Then we look at what has to be moved in order to get bla bla out. Next think...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-19, 09:27 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 15,683
Posted By KerryP

I wish:) We have Personal Property tax here.

I wish:) We have Personal Property tax here.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-19, 07:25 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 15,683
Posted By KerryP

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Double P here:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-19, 07:12 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 35,475
Posted By KerryP

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1100x825/lemon1_f87440674fd156ec9403b7dcc444cbd9dfae84bf.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-19, 06:59 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 52,947
Posted By KerryP

I painted that one about 34 years ago. I was...

I painted that one about 34 years ago. I was going for sort of a Coppertone/flamboyant blue tribute. Tricky colors to blend. I think I've only got one more and it's bagged up with desiccant along...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-19, 03:22 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 52,947
Posted By KerryP

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1100x825/doit5_305451fa49aaf9ac4400bb32d3dc86380380d927.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-19, 08:23 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 52,947
Posted By KerryP

Back in 1999 my wife found a pair of new in box...

Back in 1999 my wife found a pair of new in box Pros at a shop that specialized in 60s/70s bikes and parts. The owner was willing to sell one and later she convinced him to sell the second one too. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-19, 06:43 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 52,947
Posted By KerryP

I agree but my wife doesn't :( I guess the...

I agree but my wife doesn't :(

I guess the best in the stablehttps://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/825x1100/nospro_90c348dd4e4dab0d31b86edff70d826523154982.jpg
is an NOS Pro...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-19, 06:20 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 52,947
Posted By KerryP

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/900x675/72p13_f3b68bedb9dd8569a216fcca5b846156ac553851.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-19, 10:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,816
Posted By KerryP

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1000x750/dscn4116_6881bae3cd275887d4f610044870a92597a34d58.jpg
Working on a pair of Schwinns.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-17, 03:00 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 26,880
Posted By KerryP

You have made my day:lol: Thanks!

You have made my day:lol: Thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-17, 04:22 AM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,130,341
Posted By KerryP

Finally threw enough parts at this PX10 to test...

Finally threw enough parts at this PX10 to test ride it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-14, 12:52 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 15,360
Posted By KerryP

Thanks. The bike has reached the point where I...

Thanks. The bike has reached the point where I just can’t decide how I want to finish it. I go back and forth about the kickstand. With the sew ups on, the bike is almost vertical on the stand. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-14, 01:12 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 15,360
Posted By KerryP

Still some work to be done but I love the way...

Still some work to be done but I love the way this '71 rides with a few upgrades and a bit of weight loss.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-14, 12:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,310
Posted By KerryP

I like it better than the "proper" Mink but being...

I like it better than the "proper" Mink but being a Schwinn boy I like bright colors:thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-14, 06:13 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 51,836
Posted By KerryP

I find the B15 too large. Pros are good but I...

I find the B15 too large. Pros are good but I don't have them for all my fillet bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-14, 06:37 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 51,836
Posted By KerryP

Between Super Sports and Sports Tourers I’m upto...

Between Super Sports and Sports Tourers I’m upto five and my wife has a Super Sport. I’ve also got a fillet brazed Paramount.

The Lemon ’71 is being hot rodded. I felt a little bad about...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-14, 11:19 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 28,680
Posted By KerryP

Bummer about the Jubilee but there are lots of...

Bummer about the Jubilee but there are lots of them out there.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-13, 11:00 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,803
Posted By KerryP

A ratio of 50:1 makes things challenging but I...

A ratio of 50:1 makes things challenging but I can think of married men who have even less of a chance though they live in a house with a 1:1 ratio.

Back to bikes, I tend rotate between hobbies. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-13, 07:35 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 28,680
Posted By KerryP

Made me think of Pulp Fiction, ouch.....

Made me think of Pulp Fiction, ouch.....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-13, 07:22 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 28,680
Posted By KerryP

Since a few off topic pieces have been well...

Since a few off topic pieces have been well received, I’ll add two. The Doxa 8 Day is their self-tribute to their vintage automotive dash clock. It’d be appropriate as a bar mounted clock on my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-13, 04:08 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 28,680
Posted By KerryP

Truly sensational. Iwouldn’t touch the lume...

Truly sensational. Iwouldn’t touch the lume either.

AF orAAF? During the war air US air poweroperated as the United States Army Air Forces (excluding Navy and Marine aviation). My dad’s...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-13, 12:04 AM
Replies: 230
Views: 28,680
Posted By KerryP

I didn't say it but I've been thinking it.

I didn't say it but I've been thinking it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-13, 04:55 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 28,680
Posted By KerryP

I have a ’66 that I picked up in ’88. It came...

I have a ’66 that I picked up in ’88. It came with a folded link Jubilee and spare folded Oyster but I usually keep it on a modern Oyster. Looks pretty much like your very nice ’78.
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