Schwinn Ace

[NoControl]

Black wall Typhoons aren't too hard to find. V/r Shawn

Would tan-walls or white-walls be out of place on this bike?

 

[Freqman1]

Would tan-walls or white-walls be out of place on this bike?

You can put anything you want on it but you asked about authentic which would be black wall Typhoons. V/r Shawn

 

[NoControl]

You can put anything you want on it but you asked about authentic which would be black wall Typhoons. V/r Shawn

Okay thank you. I'll start looking. Would those be NOS tires, then?

 

[Freqman1]

Okay thank you. I'll start looking. Would those be NOS tires, then?

Here ya go https://www.ebay.com/itm/Schwinn-Pa...hash=item56a757fdb9:m:mL6lG-v88bHvQzEb_BTE1UQ

V/r Shawn

 

[rollfaster]

Here ya go https://www.ebay.com/itm/Schwinn-Pa...hash=item56a757fdb9:m:mL6lG-v88bHvQzEb_BTE1UQ

V/r Shawn

See, alive and well! Great seller.

 

[GTs58]

Hmm, the specs only say "26" x 2 1/8" Cord Balloon. Whitewalls at extra cost." When was the Typhoon brick tread tire introduced? A few years after the Phantom was introduced?

1951 sheet says D models: Royal Masters or Goodyear All Weather.

 

[Two Wheeler]

This is a 1948 with before and after shots. It's my favorite bike!

 

[NoControl]

View attachment 730388 View attachment 730389 This is a 1948 with before and after shots. It's my favorite bike!

Thank you for sharing that, Dan. You bike looks great! May I ask what you used to clean it and shine it up?

 

[rollfaster]

View attachment 730388 View attachment 730389 This is a 1948 with before and after shots. It's my favorite bike!

Mine too Dan, she’s a beauty and you did a great job reviving her!

 

[NoControl]

I ordered a chromed feather chain guard from eBay, plus the cross decal that goes in the rounded spot. Do you guys think that is acceptable, or should I be looking for a painted chain guard? Also, if anyone knows where I can find a 26" drop-center rim for the front, I'd be happy as a clam at high tide.