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anyone build a 26" Klunker? show me 
#76 2014-08-27 5:39pm
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Re: anyone build a 26" Klunker? show me
Damn Blu.. That's a nice looking cruiser.!!!
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#77 2014-08-27 6:17pm
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Re: anyone build a 26" Klunker? show me
BluWebco wrote:
1938 Excelsior badged Schwinn with NOS 2 speed manual Bendix, Nervar Cranks, S2s and NOS Wrights Saddle.
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#78 2014-08-28 4:12am
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Re: anyone build a 26" Klunker? show me
BluWebco wrote:
1938 Excelsior badged Schwinn with NOS 2 speed manual Bendix, Nervar Cranks, S2s and NOS Wrights Saddle.
http://i693.photobucket.com/albums/vv29 … aa7868.jpg
Super clean cruiser!!!!! I bet she rides as sweet as she looks!
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#79 2014-08-28 6:02am
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Yeah, the '38 is awesome. Thanks guys. A few more shots...
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#80 2014-08-28 3:09pm
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I am loving the Klunk! Nice job guys... And now off to craigslist!
Better to be shot out of a cannon than squeezed out of a tube.
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#81 2014-08-28 5:00pm
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Re: anyone build a 26" Klunker? show me
Survivor 1981 Bruiser. These were built by a local shop owner back in the "Good ol days". It has KOS bars, Pro Neck stem, Tange fork and Phil Wood modified drum brakes oh ya and OG Araya 7x's. This thing rides like a dream. Enjoy. 
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#82 2014-08-28 5:32pm
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The Transitons are the poor mans version! Build a Schwinn Rollfast etc you will be glad you did
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#83 2014-08-28 5:37pm
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Sick
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#84 2014-08-28 5:51pm
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Re: anyone build a 26" Klunker? show me
This one was single speed when I got it...added some gears, and couldn't be happier:
Steve
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#85 2014-08-28 9:48pm
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That Bigfoot is badass!
I've already commented elsewhere how much I like that Bruiser as well.
Better to be shot out of a cannon than squeezed out of a tube.
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#86 2014-09-07 8:18am
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Re: anyone build a 26" Klunker? show me
The wife and I's Worksmans. Bored the headtubes for 1&1/8" headsets so I could run modern forks and stems. Mostly xc trails around us, but we still have fun. 
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#87 2014-09-07 8:35am
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Two very cool klunkers, looks like you spent some time on those builds.
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#88 2014-09-07 8:39am
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The Bruiser and S&S were such killer finds and builds!! 
Those Worksmans are so much fun to build and thrash on!Ive had a few myself.
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#89 2014-09-07 9:25am
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I've been keeping an eye out for a worksman as well. Very cool old/new hybrid builds!
Better to be shot out of a cannon than squeezed out of a tube.
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#90 2014-09-07 9:42am
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Every time someone posts builds this nice it costs me money... Ooh! I need a skip-tooth Morrow bomber... Ooh! I need a 650b canti-braked 'modern' hybrid. Oooh! I need a third build around that Atom hub on the shelf! Ooh... I need some damn restraint...
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#91 2014-09-07 9:54am
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Preaching to the choir brother!
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#92 2014-09-07 11:12pm
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Re: anyone build a 26" Klunker? show me
Here's my 1983 schwinn cruiser. Have an old rollfast I may try next
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Spent some time finding parts, but a smooth ride.
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#93 2014-09-08 6:52am
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Re: anyone build a 26" Klunker? show me
ChattyMatty wrote:
Every time someone posts builds this nice it costs me money... Ooh! I need a skip-tooth Morrow bomber... Ooh! I need a 650b canti-braked 'modern' hybrid. Oooh! I need a third build around that Atom hub on the shelf! Ooh... I need some damn restraint...
Sooo true!
Better to be shot out of a cannon than squeezed out of a tube.
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#94 2014-09-08 7:07am
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Diggin' that bronze Giaro.
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#95 2014-09-08 10:28am
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Re: anyone build a 26" Klunker? show me
crawlin40 wrote:
Survivor 1981 Bruiser. These were built by a local shop owner back in the "Good ol days". It has KOS bars, Pro Neck stem, Tange fork and Phil Wood modified drum brakes oh ya and OG Araya 7x's. This thing rides like a dream. Enjoy.
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/ … irm7yh.jpg
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/ … pgnzyp.jpg
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/ … u2bklh.jpg
As far a single top tube klunkers go, it's perfect!
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#96 2014-09-17 7:43pm
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Re: anyone build a 26" Klunker? show me
Check out this thing I grabbed the other day its a 82 Schwinn.Ive never seen a brazed frame with canti mounts.The mounts look legit as far as welds go.I don't recognize the forks either.But to me it looks like a old klunker build for sure!What do you guys think??
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#97 2014-09-17 7:48pm
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'83 Sierra. With one of my favorite stems 
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#98 2014-09-17 7:58pm
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WOOHOO!!!!Thanks bro you guys are the best!!Stoked to see I can run a fatter tire on this frame.Stem is rad but they drilled it right through the S. 
saw it in a pile of bikes,noticed it because of the ACS Stroker pedals!! 
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#99 2014-09-17 8:04pm
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That's stock. My theory is that Schwinn talked ACS into making a script version for them, then MTB's happened so they drilled them but didn't change the script. Totally missed the pedals... those look stock too from the pic.
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#100 2014-09-17 8:10pm
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Nice Matt I got one too, mine came with black araya's and sealed hubs
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