Thursday, January 28, 2016

Joel's 1962 Tiger 3 Speed Preservation - One of a Pair!

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
3 Speed Tiger Complete

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Gilly's Tiger Complete

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Tigers Complete 
I was going to continue the Tiger work on one post but both Tigers deserve their own post. This is Joel's 3 Speed Tiger.  Everyone already knows I am a 3 speed fanatic but I love that this is a three speed.  You can see Gilly's 1962 Schwinn Tiger preservation by clicking here.  Both Tigers have been a blast to work on.

Joel's Schwinn Tiger has a few rough areas but over all it is in great condition for it's age.  The Tiger is going to get almost a complete restoration along with some new cables, cable housings and new brake pads.  Gilly's Schwinn Tiger turned out amazing, I can't wait to see the results of Joel's !

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Gilly's
 Completed Tiger

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Bicycle Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Bicycle Before
Brake Lever & Hanldebar Grips

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Bicycle Before
3 Speed Lever

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Bicycle Before
Head Lamp

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Bicycle Before
Head Lamp Bracket

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Bicycle Before
Front Rack Bracket

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Bicycle Before
Head Tube

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Bicycle Before
Front Brake Caliper

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Bicycle Before
Front Fender

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Bicycle Before
Front Wheel Hub

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Bicycle Before
Front Wheel Rim

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Bicycle Before
Stem

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Bicycle Before
Head Tube

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Bicycle Before
Fork Crown

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Bicycle Before
Top Tube

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Bicycle Before
Top Tube Decal

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Bicycle Before
Top Tube Bracket

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Bicycle Before
Seat Area

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Bicycle Before
Chicago Decal

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Bicycle Before
Seat Tube Decal

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Bicycle Before
Bottom Bracket

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Bicycle Before
Drive Train

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Bicycle Before
Pedal

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Bicycle Before
Rear Brake

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Bicycle Before
Rear Wheel Hub

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Bicycle Before
Rack & Fender Brackets

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Bicycle Before
Rear Wheel Hub

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Bicycle Before
Rear Wheel Rim

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Bicycle Before
Rear Rack Detail

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Bicycle Before
Rear Rack Reflectors

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Bicycle Before
Rear Fender
I broke the 3 speed Schwinn Tiger down and took a good look at the frame.  Some of the frame spots are dried grease but other spots are chipped paint that rusted.  Overall the frame is in good shape considering.
Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Frame Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Frame Before
Head Tube

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Frame Before
Head Tube

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Frame Before
Top Tube - Rough Spots

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Frame Before
Top Tube Decal

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Frame Before
 Truss Joint

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Frame Before
Top Tube

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Frame Before
Seat Area

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Frame Before
Seat Tube Decal

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Frame Before
Bottom Bracket

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Frame Before
Bottom Bracket

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Frame Before
Bottom Bracket

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Frame Before
Seat Stays

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Frame Before
Chain Stays

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Frame Before
Drop Outs

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Frame Before
Fork

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Frame Before
Fork Crown

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Frame Before
Fork Crown

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Frame Before
Fork Blades
Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Frame Before
Fork Blades
I gave the frame a good cleaning and then started the polishing by hand with actually a pretty course grit.  It took quit a while but I worked through all of the grits.  The red paint polished beautifully, it has a deep shine but it is a hand rubbed shine that has some originality to it.  I wasn't totally happy with the paint chips, the rust was pretty thick in those areas.  A lot of the rust cleaned and polished away, I will hit those areas with a clear to help them from getting worse.  Overall I a happy with the results of the frame.  The red is a great color, it has a ruby like look to it that is very cool!

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Frame Polished

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Frame Polished
Head Tube

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Frame Polished
Head Tube

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Frame Polished
Head Tube

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Frame Polished
Top Tube - Rough Spot

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Frame Polished
Truss Jint

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Frame Polished
Top Tube

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Frame Polished
Seat Area - Rough Spot

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Frame Polished
Chicago Decal

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Frame Polished
Down Tube - Awesome!!

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Frame Polished
Bottom Bracket

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Frame Polished
Bottom Bracket

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Frame Polished
Seat Stays

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Frame Polished
Chain Stays

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Frame Polished
Drop Outs

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Frame Polished
Fork

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Frame Polished
Fork Crown

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Frame Polished
Fork Blades

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Frame Polished
Fork Drop Outs
I cleaned the headset pieces and polished them at the same time I did the black Tigers headset.  The plan was to restore both at the same time and follow both but the size and weight of the Tigers made that not practical.  The headset cleaned great and polished even better.  New grease and the headset spins supper smooth!  My favorite headset of them all, I love the lines of the top bearing cap.

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Headset - Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Headset Polished

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation -
Pressing Headset Cups

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Headset Bearings
Packed

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation -
Headset Complete

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Headset Complete

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Headset Complete

The handlebar and stem unit has some surface rust and a few rough spots but this is where the biggest difference is going to be made in the Tiger.  The handlebars has a little surface rust and dullness and the stem has the same surface rust.  The headlamp is in great shape but it is made to run on a dynamo so later I will attempt to convert it to a battery.  The brake levers will polish up like new.  And a restored headlamp bracket will make a world of difference.

The handlebars and stem cleaned and polished beautifully on the polishing wheels, I am thrilled with the results and installed they look even better!

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Handlebar Unit
Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Head Lamp - Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation -
Stem - Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation -
Head Lamp Bracket - Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Brake & Shift Lever
Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Brake Lever - Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Handlebars & Stem
Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Handlebars
Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Stem - Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Stem - Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Stem Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Stem & Handlebars
Polished

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Handlebars - Polished

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Stem
Polished

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Stem
Complete

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Stem
Complete

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Stem & Handlebars
Installed

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Stem & Handlebars - Installed - Wow!

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Stem & Handlebars - Installed

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Stem & Handlebars
Installed

The brake levers polished beautifully, but these brake levers also polish beautifully.  I am very happy with the results!

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Brake Levers
Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Brake Levers
Polished

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Brake Levers
Complete

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation -
Brake Levers - Complete
I went back and fourth on how to polish the brake calipers.  I thought of maybe leaving them in the condition they where and run them through the sonic cleaners but that just didn't do it.  I broke them down and polished the pieces.  The brake calipers turned out so very nice and they function great too!  I couldn't be happier!
   
Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Brake Calipers
Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Brake Calipers - Exploded

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Brake Calipers
Polished

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Brake Calipers
Complete

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation 
Front Brake Caliper - Installed

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation 
Front Brake Caliper - Installed

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Rear Brake Caliper - Installed

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Rear Brake Caliper
Installed

I was very surprised to open up the crank and to have seen it was probably overhauled not to long ago.  But with the crank cleaned and broken down i can give it a good polishing and bring out the shine.  The bottom bracket pieces polished very nice and the crank polished great.  The only thing is a little bit of thin chrome where a shoe would rub but not bad at all.

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Crank & Bottom Bracket
Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Crank
Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Bottom Bracket
Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Crank & Bottom Bracket
Polished

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Bottom Bracket
Polished

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Pressing Bearing Cups

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Bearing Cups
Pressed

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Crank - Complete

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Crank Complete

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Crank
Complete

It is hard to tell in the photos the difference polishing the chain guard made but it actually made quite a bit of difference.  I cleaned the chain guard first, made a big difference in the underside.  I then hand polished the chain guard to protect the decals.  The part that makes a huge difference is the chain guard hardware cleaned and polished.  It is also a joy to reassemble a bike with all the hardware looking and feeling new.

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Chain Guard
Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Chain Guard
Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Chain Guard
Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Chain Guard
Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Chain Guard
Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Chain Guard Polished


Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Chain Guard
Polished

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Chain Guard
Polished

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Chain Guard Hardware
Polished

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Chain Guard
Complete

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Chain Guard
Hardware Complete

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Chain Guard Hardware
Complete

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Chain Guard
Complete

Next is work on the fenders.  The fenders are in great shape or slightly rough shape depending on how you look at it.  Fenders take a beating and if you look at these fenders they have some wear but not a lot of ware or straight damage like they can have.  I am in the process of working on the fenders now, more to come.

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Front Fender
Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Front Fender
Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation - Front Fender
Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Front Fender Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Front Fender Struts - Before

The front fender polished pretty good.  The white tipped front polished really nice.  The rear end of the front fender was rougher, it is straight but there is a lot of scraps and chips.  Some of those scraps look better then they did but over all the front fender turned out nice.  The struts cleaned up very nice and look great.  Installed the front fender looks really good.

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Fender After

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Fender Polished


Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Fender Polished


Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Front Fender Complete

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Front Fender Complete

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Front Fender Complete

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Front Fender Complete

The rear fender is very straight and damaged free but has some scraps and chips, mostly at the rear.  Over all the fender for it's age is in great starting shape.  I worked through some course polishing grit by hand to remove and deep dirty and polish some of the scuffs out.  I then worked though all the grits.  The rear fender paint ended up polishing pretty nice, the fender struts turned out great.  Installed the rear fender looks great.  All the polished mounting hardware really makes a nice difference.  Overall I am very happy with the fenders.

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Rear Fender - Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Rear Fender Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Rear Fender - Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Rear Fender - Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Rear Fender - Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Rear Fender - Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Rear Fender Struts - Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Rear Fender - Polished

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Rear Fender - Polished

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Rear Fender - Polished

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Rear Fender - Polished

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Rear Fender Struts
Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Rear Fender Hardware - Polished
Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Rear Fender - Installed

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Rear Fender - Installed

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Rear Fender - Installed

The wheels are in descent starting shape, there is some rust and pitting on the rims but what surprised me was the hubs had new grease added not long ago.  They weren't exactly cleaned out but new grease was added.  

I started with the front wheel.  The wheel hub was dirty, dull and had a few spots of surface rust.  I cleaned out the old grease and polished the hub and rim and treated the spokes.  The front wheel hub polished very nice!  The spokes really cleaned up nice.  The wheel rim polished pretty good, there is a little rust pitting here and there but overall not to bad.  The old Schwinn tire really cleaned up nice, the white wall came back a long way.  Overall I am very happy with the front wheel.  It looks great installed under the fender and all the polished chrome.

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Front Wheel Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Front Wheel Hub - Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Front Wheel Rim - Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Front Wheel Hub - Old Grease

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Front Wheel Hub - Polished - Love It!!

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Front Wheel Bearings - Packed

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Front Wheel Axle Pieces Ready

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Front Wheel Hub - Complete

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Front Wheel Rim - Complete

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Front Wheel - Complete

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Front Wheel Complete - Tire Looks Great!!

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Front Wheel Complete
 Occasionally the rear 3 speed hub would slip on Joel.  I broke open the rear hub and was shocked how clean the internals where.  I checked all the internal pieces, springs and paw pins and found now wear that would be a reason for slipping.  I am hoping the slipping was just an old shift cable and adjusting it.  

For how amazing the inside of the hub was the outside had some very thick and hard grease and dirt.  Joel cleaned a lot of it up when he got the Tiger but there still was a good deal stuck around the spokes and between the cog and body.

I cleaned all the grease and dirt and polished the bub and rim.  The hub polished beautifully!  The rear rim polished very nice with some rust pitting here and there.  With the hub polished I started on the rolling bearings and axle pieces.  These bearings and pieces where a bit gummed up considering how clean the inside was.  I put the axle pieces through the crock pot and then cleaned off and stuck pieces.  Packed in new grease the bearings spin great and will really have the Tiger rolling smooth and efficient.!  I love this stuff!

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Rear Wheel - Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Rear Wheel Hub - Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Rear Wheel Hub - Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Rear Wheel Hub - Old Hard Grease

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Rear Wheel Rim - Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Rear Wheel Drive Side Pieces - Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Rear Wheel Hub - Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Rear Wheel Hub - Polished

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Rear Wheel Hub - Polished

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Rear Wheel Drive Side Pieces
Ready

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Drive Side Bearings - Packed

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Rear Wheel Hub Non Drive Side - Old Grease

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Rear Wheel Hub Non Drive Side Bearings Packed

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Rear Wheel Non Drive Side Pieces - Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Lug Nuts - Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Rear Wheel Hub - Complete

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Rear Wheel Hub - Complete

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Rear Wheel Rim - Complete

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Rear Wheel - Complete

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Wheels Complete

Next on the list was the three speed shift lever.  The shift lever is a little rough and gritty.  I flushed and cleaned the internals of the shift lever many times and then lubricated.  It now functions very nice.  With the shift lever functioning nicely I worked on the polishing wheels.  The shift lever polished very nice and looks great installed!
Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Shift Lever - Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Shift Lever - Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Shift Lever - Polished

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Shift Lever - Complete

Next was the handlebar grips.  The handlebar grips are in good condition to start.  They are a little dirty and a little yellowed.  A good amount of the dirt in the before photo was from removing the grips.  I cleaned and treated the handlebar grips and they look great!  Installed they look even better!

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Handlebar Grips - Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Handlebar Grips - Installed

Before is a photo of a lot of the hardware before.  So far I have polished and cleaned it all but have only installed the shift cable stop and shift cable wheel.  Both look great installed and make all the difference in the restoration.

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Hardware - Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Shift Cable Stop - Complete

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Shift Cable Wheel - Installed - Awesome!!

With the restoration moving along I cleaned and installed the saddle, it looks great installed!

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Saddle - Installed

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Saddle - Installed
That is where the Tiger is as of now.  The last couple of days I have had some flooding in my shop with the monsoon we had and all the melting snow.  It has slowed me down this week.  Check back soon for the racks and wiring the Tiger.

The front and rear racks are in very good shape, even better then the black Tiger's racks.  There was mainly a little light surface rust and some light rust at the joints.  I cleaned away the rust and then did a lot of hand polishing.  The racks turned out great and look great installed.  The rear rack reflectors had some yellowing but not bad, I wish they whitened a little more but I also didn't wan't to cause and damage.

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Front Rack - Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Front Rack - Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Front Rack - Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Front Rack - Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Front Rack - Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Front Rack - Polished

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Front Rack - Polished

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Front Rack - Polished

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Front Rack - Installed

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Front Rack - Polished

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Front Rack - Polished

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Front Rack - Polished

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Rear Rack - Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Rear Rack - Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Rear Rack - Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Rear Rack - Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Rear Rack - Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Rear Rack - Polished

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Rear Rack - Polished

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Rear Rack - Polished

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Rear Rack - Installed

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Rear Rack - Polished

The headlamp has some rust pitting and is dirty but polished pretty good.  The headlamp mounting hardware polished beautifully and makes all the difference.

I am planing to convert the headlamp from a generator light to battery powered.  I have converted a few Raleigh headlamps no problem.  The first attempt at the conversion has not worked out hoping the second works better.  I will admit picturing electrical schematics is not my strong point.  If the second time does not work I will consult my genius engineer father.

For now the headlamp is back on the bike and looks great installed.  I think I need to take a few more photos of the headlamp installed.

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Headlamp Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Headlamp Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Headlamp Before - Mounting Bracket

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Headlamp Before - Mounting Bracket

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Headlamp Before - Mounting Bracket 

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Headlamp Polished

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Headlamp Polished

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Headlamp Polished

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Headlamp Polished - Mounting Hardware

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Headlamp Polished - Installed

At this time I wired the brakes.  I guess I also need to take a few more photos of the Tiger wired.  I had to order a slightly longer 3 speed cable, I think it should come today or tomorrow morning.  After some thought the dark Ice Gray cable housing color was chosen.  I think the dark color goes much better with the ruby red color of the frame.  


Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
New Cables & Housing

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Gray Color Against the Red
Only things left are to finish removing the damaged Bike Shop decal, finish the pedals which are soaking a little while longer and to figure out the headlamp conversion.  Oh, and install the shift cable when it gets here. Check back soon.

Just about complete on Joel's 3 speed Tiger.  I found a toggle switch I was happy with that had a nice look to fit the Tiger for the headlamp conversion.  I can't seem to find a photo of the wiring on the inside in the uploaded photos.  I will take a photo of that.  The lamp now runs on a 9 volt battery.  An additional on of switch was added where the generator wire entered the head lamp.  The top switch did not have an actual off position so it would drain the battery.  The piece that allows the generator wire to enter is intact and taped to the inside.  I am very happy with the headlamp.  An LED bulb later down the road will complete it. 

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Head Lamp On!

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Added Toggle Switch

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Head Lamp on the Tiger

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Toggle Switch

The original pedals cleaned up and polished fairly good but they where very worn and one pedal had a bad bend in the pedal axle.  They would have worked in a pinch but they made annoying noises and riding with a bent pedal feels very annoying.  Joel found these replacement pedals.  I cleaned and lubricated the pedals and then worked through the polishing.  The pedals polished very nice and look great.  Best of all they function much better, no worn feel, no annoying noises and no annoying bend!  Very pleased!!

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Replacement Pedals Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Replacement Pedals Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Replacement Pedals Before

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Replacement Pedals Complete

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Replacement Pedals Complete - Sorry for the poor photo.

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
3 Speed Tiger Complete

I rode the 3 speed Tiger today.  After a quick adjustment on the tightness of the rear wheel bearings the Tiger is riding fantastic!  The ride is incredible for a bike the age of the middle weights.  I would describe the ride as very smooth and very tight.  What I mean by tight is the mechanical parts of the bike feel like they have no wear at all, nothing feels loose, everything feels tight and smooth like a new bike.  I am very happy with the ride!

The looks of the 3 speed Tiger are amazing.  The paint has some rough spots but nothing to rough, it has the original character of a bike that was taken very good care of.  The ruby red paint shines in the sun!  All the chrome came back beautifully and that really makes the restoration!  The stem and headlamp shine, the rims are in amazing shape for the age.  The wheel hubs are perfect.  I really like the choice of the dark ice cray cable housings.  I love this stuff!!
  
Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Bicycle Complete

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Bicycle Complete

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Bicycle Complete

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Bicycle Complete - Handlebars

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Bicycle Complete - Headlamp

It was hard to get a good photo of the head badge but this is one of my favorite head badges I have seen.  The Ruby Red lettering is perfect with the frame paint.

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Bicycle Complete - Head Badge

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Bicycle Complete - Front Brake - Another favorite photo!

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Bicycle Complete - Front Wheel Hub

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Bicycle Complete - Front Wheel Rim
Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Bicycle Complete - Headlamp
Another favorite photo!

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Bicycle Complete - Handlebars

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Bicycle Complete - Stem

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Bicycle Complete - Brake Lever

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Bicycle Complete - Head Tube

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Bicycle Complete - Front Half

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Bicycle Complete - Top Tube

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Bicycle Complete - Saddle

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Bicycle Complete - Drive Train

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Bicycle Complete - Crank

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Bicycle Complete - Pedals

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Bicycle Complete - Seat Area

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Bicycle Complete - Rear Brake

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Bicycle Complete - Rear Wheel Hub

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Bicycle Complete - Rear Wheel Rim

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Bicycle Complete - # Speed Hub

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Bicycle Complete - Rear Rack

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Bicycle Complete 

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Bicycle Complete 
With the good weather I brought both Tigers out and got photos together!  Very proud of the work in the Tigers!  The chrome is amazing!  I love the black paint with the deep shine and I love the red paint with the sparkle!  Click here for the post on Gilly's Tiger.

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Tigers Complete 

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Tigers Complete 

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Tigers Complete 

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Tigers Complete 

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Tigers Complete 

Joel's 1962 Schwinn Tiger Preservation
Tigers Complete