My Dad's 1951 Schwinn Panther - Project

[atencioee]

I completed my Dad's green 1951 Schwinn Panther.

*Some bike highlights...
-Although the Rocket Ray light is original, it's not painted correctly. However, my Dad likes it like that! As you can see, the top is all chrome and the bottom is light green. The correct color scheme would have coach green top and bottom with chrome trim in the middle and front.
-Beautifully restored Bob U @bobcycles seat recovered in vinyl.
-Best S2 rechrome job I've ever seen. The knurling and stamping was very well preserved like I've never seen with a rechrome.
-Rare and hard to find USA made Typhoon Cord whitewalls.
-Beautiful bottlecap Schwinn Approved pedals still in the original nickel plating.
-Torrington double butted spokes & long 3/4" nipples
-New Departure Model D rear hub and Schwinn front hub

 

[GTs58]

Oh my.......................................that is beyond superb! And so are your pictures.

 

[atencioee]

Oh my.......................................that is beyond superb! And so are your pictures. View attachment 1202415

Thanks brother!

 

[1817cent]

Fantastic! Very nice!!

 

[rollfaster]

Excellent!!

 

[Eddieman]

WOW! nice job. Panthers rule.

 

[Schwinnbikedude]

Amazing!! Hope my black and red panther can look this good one day. Did you repaint if so looks great!

 

[vincev]

As good as they get !! beautiful.

 

[DonChristie]

Dad must be proud, looks great! We need a pic of him riding it!

 

[SJ_BIKER]

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