60sstuff
Wore out three sets of tires already!
I can’t get enough of this early 60’s Schwinn color, as I have 5 Original (63-65) Stingrays in this FL.
The numbers:
Frame - F4 = June 17, 1964
Fork - 7-4 = July 1964
Crank - S A 5 63
I recently acquired this F4 Varsity as I wanted a bigger vintage Schwinn to occasionally ride.
My first passion are the early Stingray Survivors that are just to small for an adult ride.
This 21’’ Varsity is not a show bike, as it has some imperfections from years of use.
The 58 year old factory paint, chrome and leather Sprint seat still presents very well.
I‘m pleased to own and preserve this beautiful ‘64 Schwinn lightweight Survivor as it has all the unique Sprint components, quick release brake levers, original cable “casings”, rat trap pedals and my Favorite color, the iconic Flamboyant Lime.
The Flam Lime paint is difficult to capture as it changes hue depending on the lighting.
Some of the following photos were taken outside or inside.
I have a few questions for the experts on this site.
1) The type of stem on this F4. It’s different from the others I see.
2) Seat post - it is not chrome, but a 9’’ cadmium plated post.
3) Newer stamped 730 calipers. Possible mid-year change from the earlier 730?
4) Acorn nut finish on brake pads. Mine seem to be aluminum, not chrome.
Enjoy the beauty of a classic Schwinn.
Chris.
The numbers:
Frame - F4 = June 17, 1964
Fork - 7-4 = July 1964
Crank - S A 5 63
I recently acquired this F4 Varsity as I wanted a bigger vintage Schwinn to occasionally ride.
My first passion are the early Stingray Survivors that are just to small for an adult ride.
This 21’’ Varsity is not a show bike, as it has some imperfections from years of use.
The 58 year old factory paint, chrome and leather Sprint seat still presents very well.
I‘m pleased to own and preserve this beautiful ‘64 Schwinn lightweight Survivor as it has all the unique Sprint components, quick release brake levers, original cable “casings”, rat trap pedals and my Favorite color, the iconic Flamboyant Lime.
The Flam Lime paint is difficult to capture as it changes hue depending on the lighting.
Some of the following photos were taken outside or inside.
I have a few questions for the experts on this site.
1) The type of stem on this F4. It’s different from the others I see.
2) Seat post - it is not chrome, but a 9’’ cadmium plated post.
3) Newer stamped 730 calipers. Possible mid-year change from the earlier 730?
4) Acorn nut finish on brake pads. Mine seem to be aluminum, not chrome.
Enjoy the beauty of a classic Schwinn.
Chris.