Amazing collection. I'll never forget how excited I was when my parents bought me one of these for me as a kid.

@andresm6250

3 жыл бұрын

Bought myself one as an adult a few months ago and now I'm onto my second bike

@tortellinitentacles69years99

2 жыл бұрын

My dad still has one in the garage with all the labels on it

@perfectosalazar4415

2 жыл бұрын

@@tortellinitentacles69years99 te la compro yo quiero una así dime como le hago

@doncobe284

10 ай бұрын

i would like to have one

i wont ever forget the christmas i had in el paso visiting my parents friends house. this was the first thing i saw in the morning next to 2 yu gi oh tin boxes full of cards. best christmas ever, i wont ever forget it.

Had 5 of these throughout my childhood. Only one of them remains and it has a 80cc motor than my grandpa put on it for my birthday years back when he was still around. Amazing collection! Brought me back

Hails from California!! Thank you so very much for making this video. Thank you so very much for posting this video. Thank you so very much for taking the time and effort to show your Collection of Stingray 2 OC Choppers!! So very considerate of you to mention the details/history regarding each individual Stingray 2 Chopper. I love that you Lined them all up, side by side and set them up on Blue Tarp. You are so kool!! I often re-watch your Video, and have yet to get bored of it. If i may say, out of your collection, my Favorite is a Tie between the Red, White and Blue (Evil Knievel?) Stingray 2 Chopper and the Stingray 2 Chopper Still in the Factory Box!! I am a proud owner of a Stingray 2 OC Chopper Green Single Speed. Also, i admire how none in your Collection are Converted with an Engine Kit!! Classic!! My eternal respects to you and your Collection!! - SLAYER

@timothybradek3560

6 ай бұрын

H O L Y C O W... ain't that, so very very much, a kick in the head? Now that's communicating!

The Schwinn Sting Ray OC Choppers are cool..my grandson had one unfortunately it was stolen. Took a ride on it it was neat but I'm a traditionalist..I prefer the traditional Sting Rays. Great collection. A very unique bicycle for sure that style deserves a place in the Schwinn history.

Very Nice collection. Just bought my second one trying to get my Grandson set up with an old school cool bike . Thanks for sharing this video with us.

@joeedwards5258

3 жыл бұрын

Your welcome. Thanks for watching!!

Probably the best and most beautiful collection in existence. 😎 thanx for sharing!

@joeedwards5258

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

I love these and I'm 54. I am converting one to electric .

You have an immaculate collection kind Sir. The best I've seen yet, a lot of people want these bikes, so they can put a 212 Predator engine in it, I prefer to keep them stock and good working order. I thank you for your time kind Sir. ✌🙏

@joeedwards5258

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Mine are for a collection for my grandchildren. Strictly stock is all I deal with. I do have a trike with a motor I bought from someone but I ride it a lot.

These are wicked cool! Currently doing a complete custom restoration on a single speed XL here in the UK... it's also an electric conversion. Can't wait to get my ass back on the saddle!

Very nice collection sir. They also made moped models with a electric motor set up. They use to sell them at Walmart around 2005.

Nice colection. I love chopers and one of mines is precisely this Stingray.

Hi everyone. I hope you like my video.

@speedyone5924

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Joe it's Will,I finally got a chance to view your collection,I'm glad I was able to contribute,you have a grand selection and a lot of chopper bikes I have never seen,it's great to see you saving a part of Schwinn history and the legacy of the OCC Chopper Stingray, I see one in particular you've added,the Blue Link,I was glad you ended up with the bike,I'm sure it's in good hands now,Great video Joe,Have a good one!

@joeedwards5258

3 жыл бұрын

@@speedyone5924 thanks. It is fun just chasing these around the country.

@speedyone5924

3 жыл бұрын

@@joeedwards5258 you certainly have a passion for these bikes and it shows,Happy Hunting!

@joeedwards5258

3 жыл бұрын

@@speedyone5924 more likes An addiction. Passing them down to my grandkids

@pamelarose6637

3 жыл бұрын

I have a blue link one in my basement

Damn Joe I didn't know you was collecting these things. I was looking up how to make a motorized bicycle and your video was in the results.

Amazing collection man. I have three but motorized n all beat down . Super nice n inspiring to see these

@joeedwards5258

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Bro this collection is awesome I just pulled mine out from under my parents house that I had as a kid im fixing it up to ride it again love these bikes

@joeedwards5258

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Post some pics.

Man, that's a collection! I've had a red with black and chrome since 2006! I'm here from the state of São Paulo Brazil, city of Mauá! It's guys! Good video!

Awesome collection of the OCC Stingray Choppers. I have the red tribal with the red dice on the tires

I tell you what buddy they are all beautiful I had no idea there were so many different styles and colors I love the blue and pink one . beautiful collection..I collect guitars . now I'm going to start a bike collection

@joeedwards5258

Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Wow, awesome collection! 😍

Dude, your collection is awesome. I just started collecting these bikes!

@joeedwards5258

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I just went to South Carolina and bought another 3 speed. I already have one of the same kind but anytime. 3 speed comes up for sale I am going to try and buy it. What part of the country are you from if zi may ask?

@jehleauto

3 жыл бұрын

@@joeedwards5258 I am in Alabama Please subscribe to my channel too and maybe you can educate me on my latest video

@johnlupo4371

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Joe you have extra 3 speeds?

@joeedwards5258

3 жыл бұрын

No sir

@CraigAnderson-zw7mc

5 ай бұрын

Got I found in the woods in va its for sale

Same bikes diferent colors and diferent handle bars all Nice pretty bike chopper 👍✌️

man that is beautiful i got the red one with black flames i always wanted one of these bikes and now that i own one im happy im planing to put a engine on mine and ride it to work and back

@andresm6250

2 жыл бұрын

How’s it go

Awesome collection! I have 6 Pacific Coast Choppers. One of them is the Thunderbird. They are the exact same as the Schwinn, just different names.

My first chopper growing up in 80s was a Raleigh chopper with 3 gears and one gear was a nut buster 🤣 anyway I'm getting my first custom stingray tmorro and I'm really looking forward to owning it

Dang!!!! That's a collection!!!!

So cool! Had one years ago. I'd like to build an ebike along this size frame.

Nice! I have 4 bikes, my fav has a 66cc 2 stroke motor kit that I put on it.

Getting a nice green one tomorrow. Looks like it is in excellent condition. Hopefully the pictures match the current condition of the bike. (Had a few people list old pictures from when they first got it, as the current condition. Man, it's funny how deceitful people can be.) The green one that has the yellow pinstripes on the tribal flames. Not the cooler one with the front mud-guard.

This is an an amazing collection, I have one in fuchsia and would be willing to sell it to you down the road(once I restore it)

@braydenimbrogno3930

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry, but I did not mention that the main color is black with fuchsia accents

Beautiful collection

Dude those are so cool! I just ordered chopper bike to myself, about to convert into an ebike lol

@joeedwards5258

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. More added. Just haven’t had time to do a new video.

I love 2, the army one, and the black mate for a mexican client!!!

I still got my stingray occ that I had when I was a kid

@josemiranda6394

3 ай бұрын

Same

This has to be the largest collection ever!

@joeedwards5258

2 жыл бұрын

That was my goal. My daughter made the video for me. Thank you for watching.

@markcarrell8053

2 ай бұрын

🎯😃👍

I just got me a black tribal one. Where can I get handlebars like the ones that are 3 speed, they look higher and more comfy

Dear m ister, you have a great, & outstanding, models, maybe, hard to see, toghether, again, thanks for sharing, these, beauties., God, bless you & keep enjoying. Joe

@joeedwards5258

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!!

nice collection, but I remember these as being heavy, slow, and handled poorly. and no matter how much adjustment was made, the brakes on the rear didn't work that good. I don't remember ever seeing any ever made with front brakes. and I assembled every one that was sold at the local walmart.

I have the exact same one 10:41 it had rust like you said but I derusted it and im going to put a 212 predator hemi on it

I have one from my childhood still in basement covered up I didn’t realize they made so many different models

😎Willing to bet'cha, they'll look really cool with side Sadle bags.

Awesome collection. 😎

@joeedwards5258

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Oh hey i used to have one of these. Mine was the west cost choppers

Hey Joe! This is Ishkabibble! I noticed youre off Facebook. That sux brother. Youre a good guy and you'll be missed in the Chopper group. 😕

Wow, I never knew fat there was so many variations…I have a Wally World (red and black) that I changed from it the bars and had to substitute a chain guard from an led collegiate because it didn’t have one, an XL (that I love riding) and I just got an electric one (that thing is heavy). But your collection is amazing and is also giving me ideas for mods…

@leonbednarski6409

2 жыл бұрын

Autocorrect gets on my nerves sometimes….

I own the black one with orange flames. When I first bought it the guy just simply wanted $5 for it and I said yeah might as well. When I got it lubricated I had it on the road for around a year no problems what so ever. I let my siblings occasionally ride it but they kept laying it on its side where it could've been stolen like the bike I gave to my brother when I got the one I'm referring to. So I stopped them from riding it without me insight and stored it away until I was ready to get back on the road. I've only had this bike breakdown a handful of times most were simple and easy fixes. Finding rear wheels for this bike in particular is quite costly. But finding any other part was cheap. Now I almost have it completely motorized just need to mount the fuel tank and the new exhaust and I'll have not exactly the way I want it but close enough.

@joeedwards5258

3 жыл бұрын

Nice story!!

What a great collection !

@joeedwards5258

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Are you interested in a orange county chopper schwinn with the chrome finder? This one is about a 7 out of 10

Man I remember I had the black with the pink flames (the little sister he called it) in about 4th or 5th grade, that’s when I was going through my “Real guys wear pink” phase 😂 damn those bikes were terrible too, you had to live somewhere flat to enjoy those

I'm motorizing 8 bikes. Three are schwinn stingrays and 5 beach cruisers.

#JoeEdwards I live on California's Central Coast and have the black with pink flame bike, and the blue with yellow flame bike with 20" front wheel and 26" rear wheel that need good homes. You are welcomed to them, but they do have some rust spot that need steel whool cleaning. My Dad purchased both and had actually thicked the base of the black & pink and put a gas motor on it for my 10yo daughter with no working brakes and her male friend kept excellerating right into the dead end culdesac. Needless to say, I was mad and made him remove the motor. I Miss my Dad as much today and it is just as painful as the eve he took his lasts breaths going on 4yrs on February 27th. Best Dad anyone could ever ask for. 😢❤❤❤

I just bought a lime 💚 one now it's blue w a 80 cc verry fun

@joeedwards5258

3 жыл бұрын

I know how fun they are with an engine. I have a trike that was made out of two of them.

I have one a freind gave it to me dont know what kind but i love them i was trying to see how rare they are and i came across this its a good idea to give it to gran children ill try to figure out what mine is

Very nice collection.

@joeedwards5258

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!

Great collection I’m jealous I had a red and Crome one and I regret getting rid of it

What’s the difference betweeen the Shwinn OCC stingray and the westcoast OCC that looks almost indentical to the shwinn stingray

I like that blue swichinn bike is so cool

Congratulations for collection!

Use to have one those things were pimpin

Awesome collection. I just picked up and LA Cycle big mo red. Was wondering if you new anything about them

@joeedwards5258

2 жыл бұрын

Not much. I think they were a OCC knockoff

Hey I like tricking out bike like west coast customs did cars. Do you think a twist fork off a lowrider bike would fit on one of these and have enough room to clear the ground while pedaling?

@joeedwards5258

Жыл бұрын

Hi. Thanks for checking out my video I only do stock bikes so I wouldn’t have a clue. Sorry

I got a red and chrome one with an extra rear wheel. Traded a rear projector TV for it. Not too bad.

Don't know why anyone would sell one of these to buy a bmx, but its a very nice collection you have..

Super tare, bravo

Heck to complete the collection you need the Schwinn Spoiler chopper and the Adult sized ones with a 24” rear wheel and a 26” front. And last but not least the “Fatboy” ones that had the 4” wide tires front and rear

@dakotayarrington4296

2 жыл бұрын

He's right they made a black one with 2 fat tires one smaller in the front nd I believe they had a Springer front end with apes also there's stingray scooters too and then there was also the bigger XL stingray and then last but not least lol the $1800 black and red one awesome collection though good to see so many nice ones saved from the scrapyards definitely would like to see a updated video with some of the ones I've listed above sometime!

@dakotayarrington4296

2 жыл бұрын

Diamondback made a extremely rare red chopper like the stingrays I would love to find last one I seen was going for 900

I'd love to have a 3 speed one...didn't even know that some had a 3 speed

Sell me one? Haha I will never forget the one I got for Christmas

Now all you need is one with the front shock absorbers. The Schwinn bike dealer had one I saw. He won't sell it or his Krates He has about 20 Krates

Nice bikes, I’ve got a black and red flame single speed.

I just picked up one exactly like the very last regular sized one with orange paint and no "Orange County Chopper" logo. Any idea why they made them with no logo?

@joeedwards5258

3 жыл бұрын

I was told by Greg Blake ( designed them) that some were just “Stingray” because they had a production time and number to meet and they had to get some out before the OCC deal / stickers were available. It was a lot so both are about the same value.

Beautiful bikes

@joeedwards5258

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!!

@johnny3tears623

3 жыл бұрын

I got a red one for 150 idk if thats a was a steal or not because they got for like 500 dollars now

Wow! I just came across your video of your awesome collection! Thanks for creating it and sharing! I have a lead on one locally and am wondering if the handle bars are original. The seller states they are. I will now attempt to add a photo. Cheers!

@nickbailey1138

Жыл бұрын

I guess I can't add a pic...!!!

@nickbailey1138

Жыл бұрын

The bike is a 3 speed OCC in blue. It has high-rise bars the owner says they're original. I see no bars like this in your entire collection. Did they ever come with big ol' ape hangers? Thanks

No Spoiler or stretch bikes?

DAMN!😳😲🤤😊 That’s what I call a beautiful collection! I live in Hawaii so I don’t have to ability to drive to various states to attain these cycle hogs! It’s things like this that makes me wish I lived on continental US! Are you selling any of these?🙏🏽I’m looking for one for my grandson. 8:39 The young man that preferred a bmx bicycle will grow up & then realize that he made a wrong choice!🤦🏽‍♂️🤣

@joeedwards5258

3 жыл бұрын

No sorry not selling. These are going to be handed down to my grandchildren. I was stationed in Hawaii in the early 80s at Schofield barracks. Thanks for watching!!

where can i get those long fenders?

Nice collection i took developes a vintage bike on similar line

Those bikes are perfect to put a motor kit on for motorized bicycle. You should think about it. Motorized bikes are fun and it would look awesome on your bikes.

@joeedwards5258

3 жыл бұрын

I’m keeping my collection 100% stock. Thanks for watching.

@WhiskersTheFish

3 жыл бұрын

@@joeedwards5258 Sounds good, your bikes are still awesome!

I have a question what is the name of the black circle part for the steering part I lost mineand want to find a new one

These things are cool id love to have a 3 speed but are these bikes rare

I guess we can say you love these Bikes my Dad just picked one up on Marketplace for my Nephew he only paid 150$ for it Green and Black all I know about it missing the hand Grips.

I have a black/ orange bike like this. How should I value it and sell it. I live in Ky.

I also have a chopper bike and I'm in the middle of restoring it.

did they developed any springer modification for them?

@joeedwards5258

2 жыл бұрын

I have no idea. The adult version “The Spoiler”.came stock with a springer fork set up.

Do they make those in adult sizes? (Dumb question probably) or can you put 26” tires? I’m 6’4” and 340lbs and my daughter will start riding soon and I’ve been looking for something to ride with her. There’s a few of these for sale on FB market place

@joeedwards5258

2 жыл бұрын

They made 2 adult ones. An XL and a spoiler. They are not in my video. Next video will include them.

@jasonglover5989

2 жыл бұрын

@@joeedwards5258 thanks! I was curious as to how big they are

Awsome

Very nice joe chopper stingray schwinn

@joeedwards5258

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@carlosguaderramarivera2954

3 жыл бұрын

@@joeedwards5258 you welcome

About how much did you pay for these? My neighbor gave me one for free in a state of complete ruin, but me and my friend are trying to restore it. If I could possibly have some sort of idea what they are or when they were made I’d greatly appreciate it. Love the collection sir!!

@joeedwards5258

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve paid different prices. I myself started out trying to restore and found it costs more to restore than to try and find in good condition!!

@TheFreshPeddler

2 жыл бұрын

how does one restore complete ruin? thats replacing the expensive way. if it were just the finish ruined, then it might be worth fixing but not restoring.

I live in Minnesota my friend and I have one of them its black with flames on what would be your offer if you want to add to your collection:)?

theres a spider man one on ebay for 275 is that a good deal it has a lil rust

Where to get this type of bicycles

I need to know if you could help me with something. I have a customer who has one he's restoring and I am in need of good images of the Front badge design and the Schwinn logo on the rear fender and the one on the chain protector. I also need to know where I can find the flames that are on some . Not tribal. Let me know if you can help. Thanks

You forgot about getting the infamous dark metallic blue XL!!!!

I have the green one without the front fender!

Is there a link were i can purchase tires and parts for this specific bike? I have the auto parts bike all chrome but its rusted im trying to restore it and sell it.

@joeedwards5258

3 жыл бұрын

Where do you live? I have some parts and tires for sale.

I'm in awe..I was scanning the ol fbook marketplace for a lowrider and came across one of these puppies, thought I'd do some research..who says all addictions are bad? Lol

@joeedwards5258

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. You are right it’s an addiction but I absolutely enjoy chasing them down!!

I have seen non schwinn, non occ choppers online. I think the one of the brands was Guanhao or GH chopper….On like alibaba… all single speeds. Hope someone imports them back.

I have a OCC chopper bike put a gas motor needs a little fixing up in where do you get parts for these can you buy these on Amazon like tires tubes and other stuff

@joeedwards5258

3 жыл бұрын

eBay mostly.

What is your total investment?

Impressive

hey i need some help, i have a really rusty red and chrome one, exactly like the one you got from the guy from indiana, but mines in really bad condition and it’s basically a rust ball. im restoring it since its so pretty but i cant seem to find a serial number reader that works for it. do you know what year its from? i want to know some details about the bike but mine doesnt say them. it has a sticker near the pedal area with a number i assume is the date since it says “date” and a ton of characters after. the characters are: “CP0615JD”. when i look them up in a serial number reader thing it says its from july of 1978 but i dont think thats right since the last two letters of my code is “JD” and thats supposed to mean it was manufactured on 2004. it also has a string of numbers and letters imprinted into the metal at the bottom, below the pedals. that string of characters is “SNGNP04G39200” but when i enter it into any serial number interpreter, none seem to recognize it. the only visual difference my bike has from yours is that mine doesnt have that front red wheel cover type thing but i think its because it was broken off at some point due to its conditions. if anyone knows any detals or has any ways to help me, please contact me here or in my instagram @Jeez_uhs

@joeedwards5258

2 жыл бұрын

It’s a 2004. The first two numbers of the serial number is the year There is not.a database for these bikes. Good luck with your restore.

@2brainded240

2 жыл бұрын

@@joeedwards5258 thank you so much!