Let’s see some late 70’s/early 80’s Cruisers and Spitfires

[Dizzle Problems]

Here’s a ‘77 I recently had-

And here is a ‘79 I bought from the original owner and have since built to my liking-

The Tange fork and Ukai rims were added in its day. The guy I got it from remembered picking it out when he was 12. It was originally red. In the ‘90’s he had it powder coated. Stem, bars, crank set up, and seat are my additions.
I usually shy away from repaints, but for some reason, this bike gets a pass from me.

 

[crazyhawk]

Looks like a Taiwan built mid to late 80's. Look for a 4 digit number on the head badge, the last number should tell you the year.

Interesting. Thanks for the info. These are out of my wheelhouse, so I appreciate the help. So, this is an '87 then, based on the digits?

 

[Rusty Klunker]

An easy one. 23rd day of 87. Monday January 23, 87

 

[crazyhawk]

An easy one. 23rd day of 87. Monday January 23, 87

Thanks Rusty, that's awesome.

 

[GTs58]

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[GTs58]

Interesting. Thanks for the info. These are out of my wheelhouse, so I appreciate the help. So, this is an '87 then, based on the digits?View attachment 1005001

The Schmurray's still had the rear chain guard mounting tab attached to the chain stay. TaiSchweens had the tab mounted to the seat stay.

 

[crazyhawk]

That's a cool factoid also. I can't even remember when Schwinn got bought out or went bankrupt or whatever. '88 maybe? Maybe I better break out my old bike books and read them again.

 

[Tony M]

MY 77 SCHWINN SPITFIRE

 

[PlasticNerd]

Finished mine today! And it rides great! New cables and housings, polished everything, I just want to get some better tires. Fun project, now I’d like to find/build a red one!

 

[cyclonecoaster.com]

SPITFIRE