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he had two forks. The modified one and a girls bike fork. He painted the girls bike fork professionally not knowing that the sizes were different so now I have to cut and re tap. If only I knew the thread sizes. Then I will be Golden.

Thank you! Just what I need!

The fork was held in place by bolts instead of bearings, I should of took a picture. It is the original forks and yes as much as I would like to buy new forks, he wants to keep it as original as possible with original parts. All I need is this tube measurement on a standard stingray, yes.

Hello. I am doing some work on a customers bicycle it is a 1969 stingray. The fork was welded and extended (the tube part not the forks) (More like a fair lady length of a tube) Can someone please tell me the length of a men’s later stingray from the top of the forks to the top of the tube so...

So every S2 will have Schwinn stamped on it? the pictures he is sending me are not the best. But can one tell if these are incorrect?

Thanks, did they ever make a later model S2? I have looked at pictures and the sprocket and design of the rim look very similar to a later model stingray.

Hi, a buddy of mine is selling these rims for 25 bucks. These look like late model S2s he claimed he removed them from a 73-74 Stingray. Is he correct? Is 25 for a front and rear a good deal?

I am a purist by heart and not by mind. So my heart got the best of on this one, and bought kool kolors. I am excited to see how it turns out.

Progress continues. Paint scheme is next on the list. Needs some opinions. Here are some different options. 1. mystic emerald lacquer paint 3oz around 6 dollars 2. duplicolor metallic dark green 11oz for 11 dollars 3. Kool Kolors Campus Green 11 oz, 70 dollars a can. Top two colors are very...

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Thank you. Just need to find some balloon tires and wheels for it. Thanks for the help!

I’ll get some pictures

Hello, Found this old bike in the hedgerow. Have no idea what it is. The front tag says “Wyeth Standard Hardware ——“ and I can’t make out the rest. Any help would be greatly appreciated. It is a skip tooth chain and any guesses on a year?