1940's Schwinn New World Info??

[Siestabikes]

I picked this up from the second owner and want to delve into it a bit....info. restoration. Im not sure if i want to keep it, sell it, possibly trade.

does anybody know the approximate year? Serial number is I35968

 

[rustjunkie]

Beautiful. we're looking more toward conservation than restoration I'd say.
Can we see a clear pic of the stamp on the saddle please?

 

[Schwinn499]

If this goes up for sale please let me know. Ill will private message you this evening when i get home from work.

 

[Siestabikes]

Conservation certainly trumps restoration. This 1946 Columbia Sports Tourist was part of the package

 

[Obi-Wan Schwinnobi]

Probably 1942

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[Siestabikes]

Probably 1942

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What are the signs that the bike is from 1942? Is there date stamp on the crank perhaps?

 

[Siestabikes]

I started working on the front wheel. had to cut off the 590 tire that was on the rim. bearings aren't as smooth as i want so i put in 10 new 3/16" bearings, checked the cones and hub surfaces which are pretty good, backed off the cone dust shield just a bit, and trued the wheel but still have a slight rough area. the axle looks straight but i didnt roll it on a flat surface. any other tips to look for and try. i had some new 597 tall wall tires in my stash

 

[Jeff54]

What are the signs that the bike is from 1942? Is there date stamp on the crank perhaps?

Doubt for being a lightweight, you'll find much difference in the years 1939-41 and reasoning; possibly 42 is because there's no accurate data base albeit, what's availd lists this for 41: G-H letters so an I is newer potentially 42, and without any catalogs in 42 to go by too.
G32427-H93415 1941

Nice bike too! just need the right seat and chain guard and you're set.

1941:
Men's Tourist
Model W1-M

Men's Tourist

Specifications

Frame: Finest American seamless drawn steel tubing.
Fork: Double tapered oval to round seamless drawn steel tubing.
Tires: Schwinn Superior 26 x 1 1/4".
Rims: Schwinn Superior.
Front Hub: New Departure.
Coaster Brake: New Departure, Morrow or Musselman.
Chain: Diamond Roller. 1/8 x 1/2" pitch or 3/16" x 1" pitch.
Crank: 6 1/2" offset.
Pedal Sprocket: 46 tooth 1/2" pitch or 24 tooth 1" pitch.
Pedals: Torrington.
Handlebar: Boy Scout.
Grips: Long, black.
Saddle: Schwinn English type Lightweight, or Mesinger.
Guards: New lightweight gothic style.
Chain Guard: Enameled.
Colors: Standard.


I don't think yours was a 3 speed because there's no heavy wear, where Schwinn put the gear shifter but it my be.

Men's Tourist
Model W3MSC

Men's Tourist

Schwinn Built
New World-3 Speed
English Type
3-Piece Crank set- Caliper Brakes, Front and Rear

Schwinn Lightweight Bicycles equipped with the 3 speed hub permits the rider to choose the gear ratio best suited to meet road conditions- thus lessening fatigue and adding to the pleasure of cycling. Gear change made while riding by simply operating small lever on top bar.

Specifications

Frame: Finest American seamless drawn steel tubing.
Fork: Double tapered oval to round seamless drawn steel tubing.
Tires: Schwinn Superior, 26 x 1 1/4".
Rims: Schwinn Superior.
Front Hub: New Departure.
Rear Hub: Sturmy-Archer three speed, wide range gearing. Operated by lever on top bar.
Chain: Diamond Roller. 1/8 x 1/2" pitch or 3/16" x 1" pitch.
Hanger Set: Popular oval shaped five pin type, three piece.
Crank: 6 1/2" offset.
Pedal Sprocket: 46 tooth 1/2" pitch or 24 tooth 1" pitch.
Pedals: Torrington.
Handlebar: Boy Scout.
Brakes: Caliper front and rear. Operated by levers on handlebar.
Grips: Long, Black.
Saddle: Schwinn English type Lightweight, or Mesinger.
Guards: New Lightweight, Gothic style.
Chain Guard: Enameled.
Colors: Standard.
Cycelock: Available at small additional cost on all Tourist models.

http://schwinncruisers.com/catalogs/1941.html

 

[Schwinn499]

Your set as is. Please dont change the guard or seat.

 

[SirMike1983]

Your set as is. Please dont change the guard or seat.

Exactly. This is a really, really well-preserved bike. The presence of preserve pin stripes on these separates the good bikes, from the extraordinarily well-preserved ones. It looks like there's still a lot of original paint and pin striping on this.

The chain guard might not be original, but is probably period correct. That chain guard is a generic type sold in the early 1940s that often turns up on road bikes. I have a 1940 Westfield roadster with that exact guard in black. Leave it on (you'll pay a lot for an original Schwinn guard in as good a condition as your bike).

The saddle is correct and is quite valuable. If you do want to ride it a lot, then I would use a substitute saddle and preserve that original one. If you're just riding it casually, you can leave it on.

What is that on the top of the rear fender: a tail light or tail reflector? Looks interesting.