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1948 Schwinn Autocycle Project

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Another outstanding restoration!
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Can't go wrong with black and ivory with red pins. And the wheel set plating turned out great! Nice that they didn't buff out or fill the "Schwinn Tubular S2" and it's still sharp to the eye.
 
Wow you nailed it on this job , this bike is going to be a show winner , great job man , kiler attention to detail !!!!!!!
 
Amazing work and detail. I like your consistency with all your restorations by bringing them back to factory showroom., can’t wait to see the next one.
 
Amazing work and detail. I like your consistency with all your restorations by bringing them back to factory showroom., can’t wait to see the next one.
Thank you for your kind words! I'll have this one assembled soon and I'll post pics once it's complete.
 
I completed the assembly of this deluxe black & ivory 1948 Schwinn Admiral B6/Autocycle and did so with 2 goals in mind...
1. To assemble the bike using only correct original parts, colors, and plating inside out from the frame to the cad and nickel plated hardware that holds it all together.
2. Secondly, to return the bike to "like new" condition as if you walked into a Schwinn dealer in 1948 and this is what would be seen.
*I feel I came close to achieving my goals. To the best of my knowledge, I was able to find all original parts, except the brake cable, and water slide decals. Also, the B1 Mesinger saddle was professionally recovered & restored like original by the legendary Bob U @bobcycles. Additionally, the bike was repainted, but I did my best to paint with accuracy and precision.
* As with my other bike projects, this project required a lot of time, work, study, research, and a long scavenger hunt for parts. I had to be patient throughout the project. It was a fun learning experience!
* Special thanks to the Bob U @bobcycles, who has been such a big help throughout all my bike projects. I also want to thank several of you from the Cabe, and the OBC (Old Bikes Club) for helping me whether it was with parts, knowledge or valuable information.
*Bike Highlights...
-Original fenders with cad plated braces riveted like factory
-Beautiful Bob U recovered B1 Mesinger Delux saddle with cad plated hardware, original chassis and springs.
-Rare and hard to find one year only (1948) Non-knurled Schwinn Tubular S2s beautifully rechromed with well preserved stamping
-Rare and hard to find US Royal Master tires in good rideable condition even though they have been around since the 1940s
-Original battery-operated toys (front fender light tray, and Delta tank horn) are in good working order.
- Beautiful NOS Torrington 10 pedals
-Torrington 2 sided double butted spokes & long 3/4" nipples
-Original Schwinn Front drum brake hub assembly
-New Departure Model D rear hub in original chrome and cad
-Original rear deluxe reflector and rear rack reflector
-Beautiful NOS Admiral head badge
-NOS Diamond Chain
-Original front fenderlite with original "STIM" stamped lens
-NOS Schwinn oval grips
-Cycle lock with original brass Schwinn/Yale key set and instruction card

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Sure is a Beauty ,,,LOVE those Tires and tread design,,right down to the Stem Caps,,your attention to detail is Ova The Top,,,and to add to your fine attention to detail,,those tires would look even better if the valve stems were center to the U S Royal Master Tires ,A Tour D Elegance ,five star outta five review!!!!Ride On
 
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