Prewar Schwinn Henderson

Euphman06

Cruisin' on my Bluebird

• Sep 26, 2015

• #1

I posted this in the balloon tire thread, thought the Schwinners would appreciate this. 1941 Henderson, owner bought it used "72 years ago" which would be '42.

Would you do whitewalls or blackwalls for this bike? And what tire would you use? Plan on riding the heck out of this bike, would like a higher pressure tire for rolling easily.
I hate asking the question.. but what do you think the value is? Original key is still present, paint looks great, just needs some luvin'!

 

jd56

Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe

• Sep 26, 2015

• #2

Nice bike! And decal.
Blackwalls.
Add a correct seat, grips and tires....and if the fender light and horn ate functional....
Value... $700-900...maybe even more on a good day.
But, I would keep that one in my corral.




It's all about the Rescue / Revival and of course the Tanklights!!

How did I run out of room so fast?

my FB page
https://m.facebook.com/antiquebikerescue

 

Last edited: Sep 26, 2015

Euphman06

Cruisin' on my Bluebird

• Sep 26, 2015

• #3

I was thinking black too... original lit. I saw had it pictured with blackwalls. Definitely staying in my little arsenal, trying to transition to only prewar bikes and letting the rest go. I just like to know the value for my own sake. Thanks!

jd56 said:

Nice bike! And decal.
Blackwalls.
Add a correct seat, grips and tires....and if the fender light and horn ate functional....
Value... $700-900...maybe even more on a good day.
But, I would keep that one in my corral.




It's all about the Rescue / Revival and of course the Tanklights!!

How did I run out of room so fast?

my FB page
https://m.facebook.com/antiquebikerescue

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jd56

Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe

• Sep 26, 2015

• #4

I've been trying to make room for more prewar bikes too...but nobody wants my "For Sale" bikes
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It's all about the Rescue / Revival and of course the Tanklights!!

How did I run out of room so fast?

my FB page
https://m.facebook.com/antiquebikerescue

 

Crazy8

I live for the CABE

• Sep 26, 2015

• #5

Wow! Nice find. Beautiful original paint.

Get correct tires on a nice set of S2s or Drop Centers and a nice restored seat. $1200-$1500. The way it is.... $900.

 

rollfaster

Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe

• Sep 26, 2015

• #6

A pair of johns royal chain black walls would look perfect. I think this would have come with a sliding rail mesinger seat also. Just a really nice OG paint prewar schwinn.

 

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Rich404

Look Ma, No Hands!

• Sep 26, 2015

• #7

wow this bike is awesome!!

-Rich.

 

Euphman06

Cruisin' on my Bluebird

• Sep 26, 2015

• #8

Going to pick it up in a few hours, pretty stoked about it. It will live with my '39 snap tank, 41 Elgin, 42 Elgin. Trying to go prewar!

 

Dave K

I live for the CABE

• Sep 26, 2015

• #9

Johns tires all the way. I don't know the real value but I am cheap and would pay $1200 all day. Really cool bike enjoy it.

 

Crazy8

I live for the CABE

• Sep 26, 2015

• #10

Euphman06 said:

Going to pick it up in a few hours, pretty stoked about it. It will live with my '39 snap tank, 41 Elgin, 42 Elgin. Trying to go prewar!

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And when you change the scheme of your collection again, I'll be waiting. Of course I'll have to sell a few things first.