1958 Phantom Seat

[deepsouth]

I recently purchased a 1958 Red Phantom as a restoration project. It's pretty much OG except the rack was replaced with a spring loaded newspaper carrier rack. The rear spokes were replaced with heavier ones as well. It came with a black Mesinger seat (rubber slip on cover). Could this have been the original seat?

 

[spoker]

nope

 

[GTs58]

Does your Phantom still have the graphics on the chain guard? Before starting a restoration it would be wise to make sure it's actually a 58 model and not a 59.

 

[deepsouth]

Does your Phantom still have the graphics on the chain guard? Before starting a restoration it would be wise to make sure it's actually a 58 model and not a 59.

The serial number dates it to September 30th , 1958

 

[deepsouth]

The serial number dates it to September 30th , 1958

The chain guard graphics don't match the 1959 catalog Phantom.

 

[GTs58]

Cool.

 

[WES PINCHOT]

I recently purchased a 1958 Red Phantom as a restoration project. It's pretty much OG except the rack was replaced with a spring loaded newspaper carrier rack. The rear spokes were replaced with heavier ones as well. It came with a black Mesinger seat (rubber slip on cover). Could this have been the original seat?

1958 Phantom Seat
ASK THE MAN WHO OWNS ONE!

 

[Freqman1]

Sounds like you may have a Wasp/Cycle Truck seat. The correct seat for a '58 is tan leather with rivets. These usually turn dark brown to almost black as they age. V/r Shawn

 

[deepsouth]

Sounds like you may have a Wasp/Cycle Truck seat. The correct seat for a '58 is tan leather with rivets. These usually turn dark brown to almost black as they age. V/r Shawn

I wasn't sure it was the right one. I didn't think it was, but, now I know for sure. Thanks

 

[bobcycles]

Sounds like you may have a Wasp/Cycle Truck seat. The correct seat for a '58 is tan leather with rivets. These usually turn dark brown to almost black as they age. V/r Shawn

------Schwinn actually used those Vinly riveted Schwinn seats starting in 57' on Phantoms ... part of the cost cutting and cheapening of balloon bikes. I've owned many late ones stock like that.