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  1. spitfire

    Crack? 41 Schwinn!

    I posted this in the schwinn forum and only got 1 reply. Before I dump more cash into this guy I want to make sure this is no reason for concern! Thanks in advance!
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    Crack? 41’ DX

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    59’ tiger frame size.

    So a very clean 59 3 speed tiger showed up on my local marketplace. I’ve been looking as I had a jaguar when I was a kid. I’m 6’2” now so I wondered how cramped one would be these days! Catalog seemed to indicate there was only one size. Thanks!
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    Wanted Delta or EA Front Loader

    Looking for a nice OG delta or Ea front loader in maroon, black, aluminum, chrome, or silver. Going on a black and maroon bike. Thanks!
  5. spitfire

    Were there multiple DX frame sizes?

    I have a 41' and although it is currently in storage I seem to recall it being tall. Just wondering if they were available in anything other than the standard 18". Thanks in advance!
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    Can Anyone Id This?

    I've been toying with the idea of getting a TOC-Teens bike to tinker with. A friend found this. Any idea what it is? The rear of the frame looks unique. The pics are the owners, all I have. Thanks in advance.
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    Trade Or Sale! Near Nos Ea 6 Rib Torpedo Light

    I bought this awhile back and am not feeling a white light on my bike. I would like to trade for a maroon, black, or silver/chrome Delta or EA front loader. Let me know what you have. No crusty battery rotted junk please. Also now for sale. Ill ask 160.00 shipped priority mail in the 48. I have...
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    Serious One! Clean Schwinn B-6 Streamliner Pa

    http://www.auctionzip.com/cgi-bin/auctionview.cgi?lid=2745437&fe=1809591&txtSearchKeywords=schwinn&txtSearchZip=&idxSearchCategory=0&txtSearchRadius=0 Looks very nice!
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    Delta Zeppelin Prewar Headlight

    I think this was used on some Zeps, Monark 5 bars, and Hawthorne Twin bars. I bought it on here a awhile ago and never found a home for it. Looked at it and put it back in the box. Original paint, appears to have been clear-coated at some point. Nice and clean with no rot. Never tested it...
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    Wtb: Prewar Delta Or Ea Frontloader. Maroon/black/silver

    Looking for a prewar EA or Delta fender light. Needs to be maroon, black, or silver/chrome. Thanks.
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    Elgin Skylark Parts

    http://pueblo.craigslist.org/bop/5534263899.html Not much left but maybe someone can use it!
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    For Sale: Early 40's Westfield Built Elgin Boys.

    I picked this up at an estate auction. Stored in a garage. Tank is super clean, and paint should clean up fairly nice. Not perfect, but farrrr better than most. All original bike. Rack is not attached in the pics. Slight bend in fork, and I assume it had truss rods that are missing. Floating...
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    WTB: Delta or EA ribbed front loader.

    Need a ribbed front loader light. Prefer maroon, black, silver. Going on a black and maroon DX. Must be decent and have NO battery damage. Not afraid to open the wallet for the right light. I bought a great one on here last summer and lost it during my divorce. Oh the humanity! :(
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    WTB: This Delta light!

    I dont know what its called. This is on ebay right now, but the bottom is swiss cheese and i could not live with it. Anyone?
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    Prewar Rollfast ladies tank bike. Survivor!

    For Sale is a nice prewar Ladies Rollfast. This bike was an auction find, and is completely original except possibly for the tires. Nice EA rib light in great shape, no battery damage, missing only plastic lens. Horn unit and tank are clean as well. The rear rack has some bending and needs...
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    New Toy 37 Roadmaster

    So I have been looking for a prewar machine to keep at my in laws as a rider, found this not too far away and bought it. From my research i think it is a 1937. Anyone know if it had a rack? I always loved CWC bikes. This is my first men's prewar. Opinions on whether to clean it up, shake off the...
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    So what is the Delta light that looks like a Zeppelin?

    Saw the crusty one on ebay and thought it was nice, but too crusty for me. Whats the story on them? Also is there a thread somewhere with all the different delta lights listed, if not we need one....
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    WTB: Prewar or very early postwar men's rider.

    WTB: Prewar or very early postwar men's Cleveland welding bike. Hi all, I am currently living with my in laws for 3 months while my wife does her medical internship. Ewww. I am 5 hours from home and really dont want to drag any of my bikes down here. So i am looking for a prewar or early...
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    Who made me???? Not me, the bike!

    I was considering picking this up for a rider at my in laws. Just curious who built it, badged as a Hawthorne. I think i have it narrowed down between CWC and Monark. Also did they make a tank for this frame? Pics of OG paint? Thanks in advance.
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    What childs seat for a ballooner

    Im looking for a kiddie carrier to install on my Wife's prewar DX. I figured it would be a good idea to ask if anyone had luck fitting these to balloon bikes?
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    Just a great old pic with a story.

    This is a picture of Bob Wardle and some unknown youngsters in front of Wardles bicycle and variety store. Wardle's was our bike shop here in Grove City PA. The building is still there and was still operated by Bob's wife and daughter until they both passed away within the last ten years or so...
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    F.S. Prewar Ladies Rollfast.

    For Sale is a nice prewar Ladies Rollfast. This bike was an auction find, and is completely original except possibly for the tires. Nice EA rib light in great shape, no battery damage. Horn unit and tank are clean as well. The rear rack has some bending and needs repaired where it meets the seat...
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    WTB: Aluminum Delta Torpedo Light

    WTB: Aluminum Delta Torpedo Light or maroon/black Got one? I am willing to pay.... I would settle for a black or maroon og paint prewar delta or ea....
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    How do you tell a prewar DX tank from a postwar?

    Always wondered this.... It would be nice to know once and for all so i can buy the right one for my next project.
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    How the heck does this happen? "Fork Bulge."

    So i was "edumacatin" myself on prewar Schwinns via google and came across this photo of a bulged fork tube on a build site. If i stole someone's pic i apologize.... So school me as to what the heck causes it so i can avoid it!!!
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    Can anyone tell me what light this is???

    Tried this is the schwinn forum but no replies? http://thecabe.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?27938-What-light-and-hub-are-these At first i thought it was an aluminum delta, but the wife says it looks white....
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    What light and hub are these?

    About a year ago i bought a DX boys bike that matches this one. There has been some speculation as to the tank and fenders being repainted. All i can say on that note is they blacklight the same as the frame which is original for sure. I recently stumbled upon these pics off the nostalgia site...
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    Wheel lacing questions???

    I have a prewar Schwinn i am lacing wheels for. I am going to start with the rear. It will be a Morrow Hub with a Drop center rim. I need to find out what type and lengths of spokes i will need. Also does anyone have a lead on where to obtain correct spokes and nipples? All my local BS has is...
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    Here is the LaSalle 41 DX with the odd paint, all cleaned up.

    So many of you have answered questions and helped put this survivor back together. For those of you who dont know the story, i saved this bike from being parted out on evilbay. The seller had cut up the rims which according to him were postwar knurled s-2s. I also did not get the seat or pedals...
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    WTB early 40's Model D hub or whole wheel.

    Hi, i need an ealry 40s New Departure Model D hub. The one with the brake arm which reads "New Departure Brake." I need one with a chrome arm, I will but just the hub or whole wheel. There is one on ebay, i can pm the link back so you can see exactly what i need. Thanks!
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    Prewar Rollfast ID help.

    My father in law picked this beast up at an auction for my wife. I am assuming it is a 40-41 based on the rear ND hub style. Has an EA labs 4 ribbed front loader light, and look at that giant glass jewel rear reflector. I have never seen one that big! Someone had the tank on with a large nasty...
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    WTB: New Departure brake arm or whole hub.

    I need a model D rear skiptooth hub. I need the late prewar version with a chrome shell and the long arm which says "New Departure =Brake." I will buy just the arm, preferably chrome, or the whole hub. Please post pics. You can reply on...
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    New Departure hub question.

    I posted this in the schwinn forum but this one gets a lil more action so here we go. So i am reassembling my 41 Schwinn DX. The wheelset i have which i believe is fairly correct but not original to the bike has a ND model D rear. The arm say New Departure Model D in red. When i put the wheel...
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    Need help again. Brake arm question?

    So i am reassembling my 41 DX. The wheelset i have which i believe is fairly correct but not original to the bike has a ND model D rear. The arm say New Departure Model D in red. When i put the wheel on the brak arm is too short to reach onto the round part of the frame. I read in another thread...
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    Prewar hub hardware question.

    This is stupid, but i am particular.... What should the rear hub hardware consist of on a 41 DX? Besides the axle nut? What about the front. How many washers, what kind, etc?
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    WTB: Prewar Delta or EA three rib light.

    Need one for a prewar Schwinn DX. No battery messes please. I need good metal.
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    What kind of grease is best.

    I never thought id need to ask this but what kind of grease is best. I read a few posts on other forums that certain "bicycle" brand greases are no good in ballooners. Especially coaster brake hubs. What should i use to repack all my bearings? My father in law gave me some Texaco Starplex...
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    WTB: Messinger seat for Schwinn DX

    I need a decent original Men's Messinger seat for a prewar (41') Schwinn DX.
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    Inner tank rust??????????????????????preservation???????????? ??

    I just bought a prewar Schwinn DX. the original paint is really clean. Anyway the inside of the tank has thin surface rust. I would like to preserve it. Any suggestions? I was thinking of coating it with oil but thats pretty messy. Any proven methods?
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    WTB Schwinn ladies bike prewar or postwar.

    Im considering buying my wife a bike to ride with me. Id like to find a late prewar, early postwar Schwinn. Unequipped or not. Doesnt matter. I would prefer original paint in passable condition. Let me see what you have. I dont want to go crazy on this one. I considered a project but piecing one...
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    Prewar LaSalle DX. What is incorrect on it?

    So i think i bought this bike...(long story). Anyway if it does show up id like to know what parts i should replace to make it right. I know the wheels are wrong. I have a set of drop centers with ND hubs for it. I also know the grips are incorrect. Also any guesses on the year. I wont be able...
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    Prewar DX wheels????

    What wheels would be correct for a 40ish La Salle badged DX? I am assuming they would be drop centers correct? Thanks in advance.
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    Sorta Strange purple Monark super deluxe....Buy it or not?

    A local guy is selling this beast, my buddy let me know about it. Its metallic purple, paint looks original to me. I am concerned the Fenders, rack and light are wrong. Any info is welcome. He is asking 300 firm.
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    How do i date my AMF Luxury Liner???

    I bought this bike back in the 90's at an auction. I think i was like 15? The chrome was covered in silver paint. I stripped most of it off and redid the red. I always wondereed what year it was. From what i can find they came out in 54 and the later ones switched to middleweight. It has a...
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    Schwinn headset question???? Am i missing a washer?

    SO i have a 53 Schwinn DX boys Spitfire. Monday I took everything apart, cleaned and waxed the painted components and soaked some dirty mechanical parts in degreaser. I set all the small parts aside in a wooden box i use for this sort of thing. Today i went to put it all back together and...
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    This is some funny stuff!!!!

    Check it out on youtube. Found it is the classified ads on craigslist. Said the bikes are both for sale. Ill be burning this track!!! Caution: Explicit Lyrics.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zg7o8dgdEo8
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    Padded strut bars on schwinn????

    So i have a DX with a tank thats pretty nice. I plan on riding the bike regularly and dont want the strut rods whacking the tank if it may fall, or who knows. I thought about wrapping some foam around the area which would contact the tank and securing it with zip ties??? An:confused:yone have a...
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    WTB 1 painted white Schwinn S2 rim.

    Hi all, I need one painted s2 white with black pinstripes. I just picked up a 53 Spitfire DX and the front wheel must have been laying in a puddle!!! I will buy a whole wheel or just the rim. Front or back. I just need one. Condition is not an issue as long as it is useable and original paint...
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