1979 Schwinn The Sting BMX Old School Vintage Team Schwinn

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1979 Schwinn The Sting BMX
I built this bike in 1998 from an NOS frame set (frame, fork, headset) I purchased new from a nearby local Schwinn dealer that was sadly closing. I used as many NOS period correct parts that I could find. The ONLY newer parts on the bike are the tires/tubes, which I guess are 20+ years old at this point. Since the build, it's been proudly on display inside my house. It has been ridden and enjoyed a handful of times throughout the years and has never been apart since I've built it. Yes, I've ridden it... it's a showpiece but it's also a bicycle! As you can see in the photos there are some minor imperfections and blemishes. The factory stickers are in very good shape. The right side Sting sticker has a crinkle in it (see pix), but I've chosen not to replace it and keep it as original as possible.
Everything works as it should and it is completely rideable.
This bike could easily be cleaned up way more than it is. It's obviously never been left outside or exposed to the elements.
According to the serial #L9T083 I believe it was built in May of 1979, and includes the early model forks.
Here's the breakdown:
1979 Sting frame and fork w/ factory Schwinn headset
Team Schwinn/Kashimax seat
Team Schwinn stem
Aluminum seat post and clamp
Race Inc aluminum bars
Shimano DX lever
Dia-Compe MX brake w/ red Tuff Neck pads
A'me grips
Sugino Super Maxy 170mm cranks
Pro Neck chainring
MKS pedals
ACS Z-Rims laced to Shimano hubs
Comp 3 style tires
Hit me up if you want to see any more pix or have questions. It will be packed extremely carefully by me. Will ship using Ship Bikes, or buyers preference.
Thanks,
Ryan