Need Help With My 1954 Jaguar

[SHO2010]

I recently found a Schwinn Jaguar at a flea market (yes it does happen) after looking it over I found the serial number on the frame to be June of 1952 but the 3 speed hub is dated 1954. I was wondering if anyone else has ever seen a frame and other parts so far apart in years. As far as any parts being changed over the years it doesn't look like anything has been swapped out. Also does anyone know what Sturmey Archer 3 speed thumb shifter should look like for this year bike. I have posted some pictures. Any help will be appreciated.

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[GTs58]

The serial number on your Jag was used in 1952 and then again 11/02-11/03 in 1953. Some numbers were used for 3 different years. The number was stamped on the date posted but the frame could have been built days or weeks later and the finished product or final build was undoubtedly in early 1954.

That seat probably came off a 70's exerciser.

 

[SHO2010]

The serial number on your Jag was used in 1952 and then again 11/02-11/03 in 1953. Some numbers were used for 3 different years. The number was stamped on the date posted but the frame could have been built days or weeks later and the finished product or final build was undoubtedly in early 1954.

That seat probably came off a 70's exerciser.

I dident find the 1953 date just the 1952 date so that makes sense that it would be an early 54 build. The seat seams to be the only thing put on later, do you have any idea where I can find a front fender I know that is going to be a tough one. Thanks for the help.

 

[spoker]

the front fender is just a ballooner fender that u can get chromed takes a rocket ray litr witg the bezel painted ti match the bike,i think u can tell early ftom late buy the seatr down tube decal but i dont remember the dif

 

[mrg]

Front fender is actually a 2 yr only fender because of the hand brake, it has a factory riveted bracket for mounting, you can modify a panther fender but good luck finding the correct one.

 

[GTs58]

Any progress with fixin this one up? Just came across your thread on the SBF and it's hard to believe that Jennifer is still preaching that BS about the frames being built on the date that the serial numbers were stamped on the dropout component. And frames were stored!
Just curious if you've done any work on this. It's a unique short lived model and one of my favorites.

 

[SHO2010]

Any progress with fixin this one up? Just came across your thread on the SBF and it's hard to believe that Jennifer is still preaching that BS about the frames being built on the date that the serial numbers were stamped on the dropout component. And frames were stored!
Just curious if you've done any work on this. It's a unique short lived model and one of my favorites.



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Thanks for asking, I have gotten most of the chrome polished up still have to clean the paint off the handle bars not sure what I will find under there, need to clean the rims and have new spokes put in. I am going to take the frame to my automotive paint store so they can match the color then get the frame, fork, and chain guard stripped and ready for paint, I found a set of repop fenders at Memory Lane. Hope to get paint on it in the next month then start assembly. I will try to update when I get the paint on.

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[GTs58]

Oh my! Seeing this one getting a new life makes me happy. Thanks for the update!

 

[juanitasmith13]

Please don't use those pointy handlebar grips... I'll buy you a pair of RED fifties Schwinn grips! Otherwise your parts tray is impressive!

 

[SHO2010]

Please don't use those pointy handlebar grips... I'll buy you a pair of RED fifties Schwinn grips! Otherwise your parts tray is impressive!

Not sure what grips I want to use I picked those up cheap at the Portland IN swap meet this year figured I would use them some time. I would like to find some unusual grips to use since the bike kind of different I am open to any ideas.