Arnold Schwinn looking for year and model

[Felixvg]

K.

Looking for year and model of this arnold schwinn bike, sn is on bottom of crank and is R25998. Any observations appreciated.

 

[rollfaster]

Thinking 38. The World badged Straightbar frame. Not sure the model, great bike though.

 

[cyclingday]

That would be a 1936 Autocycle Deluxe, missing just about everything.
The money parts would cost about $5,000 to resurect, so you may just want to carefully clean it up and enjoy it as is.

 

[Felixvg]

That would be a 1936 Autocycle Deluxe, missing just about everything.
The money parts would cost about $5,000 to resurect, so you may just want to carefully clean it up and enjoy it as is.

Thanks so much,really appreciate the info.

 

[rustjunkie]

That would be a 1936 Autocycle Deluxe, missing just about everything.
The money parts would cost about $5,000 to resurect, so you may just want to carefully clean it up and enjoy it as is.

Good eye Marty!
What details clue it in to being a 1936?

 

[Freqman1]

Straight key fork but that serial is a '38 number? V/r Shawn

 

[cyclingday]

Thanks, Scott.
1936 was the first year for the cyclock, and only year that the key pointed straight back behind the fork crown.
It also was the first year for the curved down tube on the Autocycle deluxe.
The flat sided fender braces on this model also gives it away as a 36 model.
The deluxe Autocycle clues are the grounding screw hole in the lower straight bar of the frame just behind the head tube, the chrome rack top and double adjustable handlebar stem.
It's a nice foundation for someone looking to build an Autocycle, but would be a very expensive endeavor.
I've gone down that road, and although it's fun and satisfying, it is not for the faint of heart or wallet. Lol!

 

[cyclingday]

The serial number depends on the font size.
38 is small and tight.
36 large and loose.

 

[Felixvg]

The serial number depends on the font size.
38 is small and tight.
36 large and loose.

Here is a pic of the serial number stamping

The serial number depends on the font size.
38 is small and tight.
36 large and loose.[/QUOTE

Here is a pic of the stamping

 

[cyclingday]

Yep!
Definitely 36