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Not sure if this has already been posted but found it in my stash today.

Nice. Even has the original gas cap. Mine is below. It was missing the gas cap so I designed one from pictures using CAD software and then ran the model on a rapid prototyping machine. I've taken this to a few swaps and use it as my swap bike. Rides fantastic.

Same as above...some I still have, some I've passed along to a new owner.

So I was antique shopping in a nearby small town and discovered the below head badge in a locked case. The owner of the store gave me all the info he had on the manufacturer which wasn't much and also let me take the below picts. He said it was late 1800's or early 1900's. The badge has spent...

I bought it at an online auction set up like that. The original owner had several options added at a Louisville Schwinn shop probably when bought new. I stripped everything off to the way it sits today.

Finished these two this summer. '81 and '86 Giant built. The '86 is now my wife's favorite ride...cushy seat.

Started my Spaceliner winter project and ran into an issue right off the bat. The previous owner saw fit to put these stickers on the nose of the tank which isn't the problem. After putting the stickers on they decided to coat them with what appears to be shellac. I got most of the thick stuff...

Everything original (except grips?). Nice paint with some ares of flaking. Missing badge. Needs tubes and tires. Delivery to Memory Lane Friday only or pickup in NE Indiana.

Wheels re-laced. All bearings re-packed. Seat, pedals, grips not original. Original fenders included. Boiled linseed oil on most parts. Carlisle lightning darts from the 1980's, ridable but should probably be replaced. Delivery to Memory Lane Friday only, otherwise pickup in NE Indiana.

Is this a repaint or did these come in solid colors? I'm leaning toward repaint.

I thought I had once read an article (maybe on the CABE) that bearings in a retainer worked better, lasted longer than bearings not in a retainer. It sort of makes sense that the retainer bearings would not have the opportunity to grind on each other since they are captured. And yes...at least...

I believe this bike was custom built by a Schwinn shop in Louisville. The rear coaster was replaced with the 5 speed and a rear caliper brake. It also had added fenders and a speedo. I stripped all of that off and started the re-build. One of the front hub cones is shot which got me wondering if...

The front hub is stamped "Schwinn Approved Made in the USA".

Picked this up on an online auction. I think these were only '85 and '86. Future project.

Can someone verify for me that these are the correct parts for a front hub on a Deluxe Cruiser?