Originally Posted by
Danny S
Schwinn tech back when "Schwinn School" meant learning how to dis & reassemble a Sturmey Archer 3-Spd coaster brake hub.. then a Machinist Mate on nuc subs.. little experience w/ powder coating motorcycle frames/wheels.. DIY zinc plating.. DIY anodizing in the garage.. painted half a dozen bike frames on my own.. way too much experience color sanding and buffing.
Not expert or talented.. just too cheap to pay somebody else. (facepalm)
Promise, I'll make this one better. Won't letcha down. Fresh paint, new decals, metal finished "as new" or with the mild patina a gentle salvaging leaves.. I'd like it to be as iconic as Pastor Bob's "Sporty"
:-)
Dude- if you went through Schwinn School, you know that the challenge was to disassemble a Sturmey-Archer 3-speed, S-A 3-speed with coaster brake, and a Shimano 3-speed with coaster brake, throw all the parts in a bucket and go out to lunch. Reassembly happened after lunch. Fun fun fun.
FWIW: I went to Schwinn School in 1980 and some of the skills have stayed with me.