Dave's 1962 Schwinn Briggs Bike

[msrfan]

Thanks Moto. No banana seat, something like a cobra shape. Probably straight about 5'' wide curving over the top of the rear tire, then flaring out wider and transitioning nicely into the tank. Connected to the slightly angled back sissy bar on the rear and anchored into a cut off seat post area. Haven't got that far yet. Will make some cardboard templates until we get what we want. I had to slot the left hand gusset to make room for the brake arm clamp, and I thought it looked cool and just finished with that pattern.

 

[msrfan]

Dave's coming over on Saturday After Donut Derelicts (rain or shine but not on 2 wheels). Going to make some major decisions about styling.

 

[msrfan]

Dave didn't make it Saturday but now that the rain is over for a while, I finally got a chance to fit the belts. They look good so now I can make the rear axle adjusters and fit a front pedal sprocket and chain.

 

[curtisfox]

How thick is the box tube for clutch housing? It is looking so KOOOOOOL.........Curt

 

[msrfan]

Hi Curt, it's 3/16'' thick. My choices were 3/16'' or 1/4''. The thick had to ordered so I went with the lighter. I'm glad I did as it seems the perfect size.

 

[curtisfox]

Thanks, was thinking that when look. Such a clever way to mount the clutch ...........Curt

 

[msrfan]

I took the bike over to Dave's so he could clean up the welds, shape the cylinder head and do some porting. We got some chrome bars, but he needs to cut about 2'' off each end. Making the seat and sissy bar will put us real close to a test ride.

 

[MotoMagz]

Anymore progress on this amazing build?

 

[msrfan]

Hey Moto, it's still at Dave's and he says he's been doing some work on it. If it doesn't progress very soon, I'll steal it back from him and do some major fabbing. I have a good idea how he wants the seat and sissy bar, so that may be next. Meanwhile I have another bike my Grandson and I are working on that will be built like Dave's but a more traditional style of cruiser. I'll probably start a build thread on it soon.

 

[msrfan]

Okay, I was over at Dave's and brought the bike back to my place. Started working on the seat and got the pan all bent up and mostly fitted. Then I made a new clutch cable bracket because I didn't like the position of the first one. Now I have an option of it pointing up or down. Still lots of shaping to do on the seat. I cut the seat post tube right down to the backbone so the seat sits as low as we can get it without making extensive frame mods. I have a wood cutting blade coming for my band saw so I can cut the seat base to fit the pan and laminate the pieces together ready for some rebond foam. Dave has an old pair of chaps for the cover. Figured out the angle of the sissy bar but still need to design it. I also ordered some 13/16'' O D round cold rolled to anchor the front of the seat to what's left of the down tube. Should be moving right along on this bike as Dave painted the engine block, ported it and polished some cooling fins. I lopped 2'' from each end of the handlebars for a better look.

 

[curtisfox]

WOW! Going to be KOOOL.........Curt

 

[msrfan]

I got the final shape of the seat pan and traced it onto a wooden 2X6 to cut the seat base from. The 5 pieces will be laminated together and sanded into their final shape before adhering the foam.

 

[curtisfox]

WOW! looking really good, Going to be KOOL................Curt

 

[msrfan]

I got the wood all glued and doweled. Going to let it cure over night.

 

[msrfan]

Sawed the wood seat base to shape and adhered a layer of rebond foam on top. It's definitely a hard tail. Also made the front anchor that goes into the seat post tube. Next I'll make a cross piece on the sissy bar to support the rear.

 

[msrfan]

Should have the seat done this weekend. I decided to surprise Dave with a kickstarter, but he stopped by and caught me with it already on the bike. Got the tubing for the exhaust pipe and may get it bent up by Sunday. Overhauled a carb and got the intake tube flanges welded on. We are real close to a start up and test ride.

 

[curtisfox]

Do you use chain on it, or do the teeth mesh up?

So AWESOME as always, coming along nicely ........................Curt Can you take another shot with more light?

 

[msrfan]

No chain Curt. The segment gear engages the freewheel sprocket directly and then swings away below it.
Picked up the seat this morning and it looks killer.

 

[curtisfox]

WOW! Really awesome, Working on your truck also, any serious changes? Or just paint.............Curt

 

[msrfan]

Thanks Curt. I blasted the intake, rebuilt the carb and distributor. Should be on the road soon.