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wikked
10-27-2009, 05:25 PM
Lilevo acquired this 1983(?) Schwinn Tornado, and I was bored today, so I washed it, and used a few tricks of the trade ;)

All original parts, just missing the front reflector and 1 pedal.
I know there's a few vintage bike lovers on here, so enjoy :)

(Before)

http://www.wikked.com/350d/schwinntornado/schwinntornado-before1.jpg

http://www.wikked.com/350d/schwinntornado/schwinntornado-before2.jpg

http://www.wikked.com/350d/schwinntornado/schwinntornado-before3.jpg

http://www.wikked.com/350d/schwinntornado/schwinntornado-before4.jpg


(After)

http://www.wikked.com/350d/schwinntornado/schwinntornado-after1.jpg

http://www.wikked.com/350d/schwinntornado/schwinntornado-after2.jpg

http://www.wikked.com/350d/schwinntornado/schwinntornado-after3.jpg

http://www.wikked.com/350d/schwinntornado/schwinntornado-after4.jpg
Waver
10-27-2009, 05:27 PM
not a bad little bike there..........you did a great job cleaning it up
lordairgtar
10-27-2009, 05:31 PM
Never heard of that model. Was that a early BMXer?
jbiscuit
10-27-2009, 07:26 PM
looks mega rad
0TransAm0
10-27-2009, 07:41 PM
looks good.. might be worth some money also... not sure tho.
RanJer
10-27-2009, 07:45 PM
Damn nice work and a cool bike..

Might have to let ya loose on the 78 Columbia one of these days.. :thumbsup
wikked
10-27-2009, 10:14 PM
Never heard of that model. Was that a early BMXer?

Yea it's a BMX, engraved right in the seat :)

I saw a couple on eBay for like $150, so who knows.



Damn nice work and a cool bike..

Might have to let ya loose on the 78 Columbia one of these days..

I have plenty of time Jer, still unemployed :goof
Philly-O
10-27-2009, 10:23 PM
cool lookin bike and you did a good job cleaning it up......i almost like it haggard better but thats just my $.02
Gregor
10-27-2009, 10:29 PM
sweet bike have you takin it off some sweet jumps....
HITMAN
10-27-2009, 10:47 PM
Let's see if we can Dr. Ford to post up some pics of his Schwinn "Crate" collection.
GTSLOW
10-27-2009, 11:23 PM
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buttersgt350
10-28-2009, 01:58 PM
that movie cracks me up
HP ADDICT
10-31-2009, 01:20 AM
Awesome! I have a old 3 speed schwinn stingray I believe? that I would like to restore.
lordairgtar
10-31-2009, 10:58 AM
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That house looks like the house I had in Santa Maria, Cali.