Just a few questions

[KC-Steve]

(06-25-2010, 11:09 PM)cherylangelclb Wrote:  ended up taking it to the bike shop to have them put the chain on for me. (not enough arm muscle to do it myself nor did i have the right tools.) oh well $10 fee to have them do the work. gonna take it back to them for brake lines on the rear brake, derailer alignments, and other tweaks.

I am truly amazed. I've been reading this thread over the past few weeks and wondering if that bike would ever be ridden again. I had trouble sleeping tonight so came back to see this. WHEW! (amazement) I am the one George mentioned previously (post #21) having the $50 Schwinn Super LeTour found on Craigslist.
http://forums.bikeride.com/thread-1239.html

I gotta hand it to you . . . you are either stubborn or economically "challenged." Maybe both. he-he (no offense intended)

I have a similar situation with an old Raleigh MTB that was left outside but I got it free (also on Craigslist), so I have some leverage to spend some money on it. And I might actually make some money on it considering it is a Raleigh.
http://forums.bikeride.com/thread-1063.html

BUT it isn't anywhere near as bad as the photos you posted. I don't think you could even part the bike out (sell parts of it) and come out ahead.

But good luck!
Steve