It's a slippery slope....

[madpixl]

It's a slippery slope... Two months ago I picked up a 60s Higgins... In my quest to make it right I ended up with another '58 higgins, 40ish antique bike handlebars, a ton of vinegar, xo rust, and tin foil...

Now someone is giving me this Schwinn... Any info would be great. Is it 50s?

 

[coasterbrakejunkie1969]

It's a slippery slope... Two months ago I picked up a 60s Higgins... In my quest to make it right I ended up with another '58 higgins, 40ish antique bike handlebars, a ton of vinegar, xo rust, and tin foil...


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What is the rear hub? The pedals look '60s but the grips and large head badge could be late '50s

 

[coasterbrakejunkie1969]

'50s paint scheme.

 

[madpixl]

Not sure about the rear hub yet, its coming in about an hour. Did they use those bars in the 60s? I didn't see any in my searches with dual torpedo head lights...

 

[madpixl]

More clues, I think it’s ‘50s. Why are lights backwards?

 

[Thee]

More clues, I think it’s ‘50s. Why are lights backwards?
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If you post the serial # someone here will know the year & everything else about it !! Nice score !! And it has a cool bell too !

 

[GTs58]

1954 -57 Hornet. looks original except for the headlights. Possibly a 53 also, that's about the time for the chain guard change with a flat section for the name decals.

 

[Hastings]

Great decals. Dynamite paint as well. Nice bike.

 

[Rivnut]

Wonder why the lights are on facing the rear?

 

[Thee]

Wonder why the lights are on facing the rear?

That’s to illuminate the really cool Schwinn Badge in low light conditions