1939 DX Schwinn Ace -- Finished

[Ductape]

Jeff, the rims look cool. What hubs did or will you get?

 

[J_Westy]

Jeff, the rims look cool. What hubs did or will you get?

Thanks T

I'm going contemporary Sturmey Archer...

XL-FD up front -- 90 mm drum
X-RD8(W) out back -- 8 speed drum

 

[street]

How much can you expect to pay for a Schwinn DX frame or a complete bike like that these days? I've been wanting to build one since I first learnt my MTB history and I think this year could be the year

It's my favorite year too with the '36-'38 C-model a close 2nd.

I was lucky and found mine cheap (free after selling off the parts).

But, from what I've seen, you'll pay $100-300 for a frame or frame/fork in the US.

Here's one for $220:
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik/1649296740.html

Thanks for the info, that's not as expensive as I thought!
That one in the link on Craigslist looks great for the money. I guess once I've shipped it here it'll be a bit less of a bargain but still,at least I know what I need to save to get one

Again good luck with yours, I think having the rims anodized was a good choice. Looking forward to the next update!

 

[Ductape]

How much can you expect to pay for a Schwinn DX frame or a complete bike like that these days? I've been wanting to build one since I first learnt my MTB history and I think this year could be the year

It's my favorite year too with the '36-'38 C-model a close 2nd.

I was lucky and found mine cheap (free after selling off the parts).

But, from what I've seen, you'll pay $100-300 for a frame or frame/fork in the US.

Here's one for $220:
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik/1649296740.html

Thanks for the info, that's not as expensive as I thought!
That one in the link on Craigslist looks great for the money. I guess once I've shipped it here it'll be a bit less of a bargain but still,at least I know what I need to save to get one

Again good luck with yours, I think having the rims anodized was a good choice. Looking forward to the next update!

FWIW,
I think the cost of a cool klunker sneaks up on you. The nature of the bike is such that each piece is bought seperately. Just look at J's, build here and see the labor of love over every component. Before you know it, you have spent more money than you would like your wife to know about. If you start with a newer bike like a quality 80's boutique bike frame, you can usually find a correct production bike in good shape to use as a donor.This is one of the reasons I like the klunkers so much. Each one is a reflection of the owners vision (and pocketbook) of what a klunker should be.
Cheers,
T

 

[J_Westy]

Picked up the seatpost from the anodizer today -- went with clear this time.

Like the last one, my buddy turned it out of 1" 6061 stock. 13/16 main shaft and a 7/8" head.

 

[saltyman]

cant wait to see it built

 

[bonty98]

Yeah, this looks to be something real special.
This forum is the real deal :twisted:
Jan

 

[Dead Rats]

excited..

 

[Dr S]

That reminds me that i have to turn down a new seatpost for mine. It got bent chasing the DH boys down Innerleithen Black Run last summer

Looking good. Any more progress?

 

[mikee]

That reminds me that i have to turn down a new seatpost for mine. It got bent chasing the DH boys down Innerleithen Black Run last summer

S ,that dont come across to well

but i know what you mean