Schwinn Lakeshore 4 Stroke Build

[Skjaret]

So I'm starting with a bike just like this one. I will be losing the rear rack for now and eventually making a new sturdy one for it that can be used to haul minor amounts of cargo.

http://cdn3.volusion.com/qhfgu.nqxry/v/vspfiles/photos/S4012A-3.jpg?1360430808

The plan is to redo the fender supports in such a way as to hopefully prevent any failures while staying true to the old school feel of the bike.

Currently the bike is torn down and being sandblasted as I'm repainting it to a metallic red with a white stripe down the fenders. Kinda going for a hot rod look.

I ordered the 5G engine kit from bike berry and will try to take plenty of good photos of it before its all assembled so people have so references as some of the exact specs of its parts seem to be unknown such as which shaft type it has.

 

[Skjaret]

Plans for today are build the new supports for the fenders and finish sand blasting if I have time.

 

[bluegoatwoods]

Looks like you'll have a nice bike. Definitely post pics as you go along.

We just eat them up around here.

 

[Sidewinder Jerry]

Best of luck with your build.

 

[Skjaret]

Thanks guys! I didn't get a chance to work on it last night had a couple blacksmithing projects on the honey do list to finish and ran outta time.

 

[Skjaret]

Ok guys progress has been made.

Here is where it was when I started today only some of the finish had been removed.

Here is where it sits till tomorrow.

 

[Skjaret]

Not sure if im gonna save the rear rack or toss it. Anybody have an opinion?

 

[mapbike]

First of all,,, nice bike for a build and best wishes on the entire process!

On the rack subject.... If you dont plan to put very heavy loads on the rack like maybe 20lbs or less, I'm sure the stock rack will do a good job, but if you plan to haul some heavier loads from time to time you might just scrap the stock rack and go for something like this which will take a much heavier load.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MTB-Mountai...579?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5408fc1b03

 

[mapbike]

Here is a cleaner looking sturdy rear rack option also.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ibera-Bike-...885?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a47fdc165

 

[petey350]

Do you plan to use the rag joint that comes with the kit for the rear wheel or are you going with a clam shell clamp or custom rear wheel

 

[Skjaret]

For now due to cost im using the kit as it comes.

 

[Skjaret]

Here is the paint on the frame and fork.

 

[Skjaret]

Back on two wheels.

 

[mapbike]

looks real nice.... keep up the good work.

 

[mapbike]

Im curious about what kind of cart it might take to move a basket case far away...LOL

 

[Goat Herder]

LoL

 

[Goat Herder]

Here is the paint on the frame and fork.

Like that color of red had a bike vary similar too that one when I was younger. Can almost smell the paint from here.

 

[Skjaret]

Unfortunately the bike is on hold while friend of mine puts the replacement derailer on and sets it up. Then i need to file the new crank gear to match the old one cause its a hair off causing the chain to bind.