1961 Schwinn Panther III

[Schwinnman_82]

Hello Fellow Bike Enthusiasts,

I just finished restoring this Schwinn Panther III. I would appreciate any comments on anything I have done to the bike good or bad. I would like to keep it as close to original as I can. Please give me your expertise on anything I could do better.

I am currently almost finished with a 1962 Corvette 3 speed. I have a 1951 Hornet in the shed to start tinkering with after the Corvette is finished.

Thank you
SCOTT

 

[sfhschwinn]

Hi and welcome to the cabe! This is one beautiful bike, I can't see anything wrong with it, but since it came out so nice, I would recommend finding a Jaguar seat with a crash rail and the giant chrome springs/ I know this isn't correct for your bike but I think it would make the bike pop even more!

 

[Schwinnman_82]

Sfhschwin, Thank you for your comment. I was thinking a seat with crash rail would be awesome. Finding one in decent shape right now is pretty tough. I was wondering if the seat I had on it was correct or not.

 

[fattyre]

Thats a really nice bike you have. The only thing I see wrong is you haven't ridden it. Put a chain on and enjoy that bike!

 

[shawn57187]

Very nice! Did you have to do anything to light? Whenever I see those lights, they are usually broken

 

[Schwinnman_82]

No I looked forever to find that light. Got lucky and a guy had an NOS one for sale on EBAY. It was a bidding war for that thing! They are expensive!

 

[shawn57187]

Yeah, I can imagine! I dont think I've seen one of those lights on eBay before.

I also like the way you have it setup. I've been thinking of doing a wall bike for my house - I've got so much time into my current project that I don't want to ride it. Its more like art to me at this point hah

 

[bikecrazy]

Beautiful! Love those restorations!

 

[dave429]

That turned out really nice. New Chrome and Paint?

 

[vincev]

Lookin good !