1962 Heavy Duty Wasp

[prewarmachine]

Just picked this up. Bendix model K front hub, kickback rear that needs attention. Cool Denver license plates. Was used on a newspaper route.

Has anyone seen a bicycle shop decal like the one on it? I'd like to find out what shop had it at some point if I can. Looks like _IPPER'S Bicycles. I think it says "Denver 7-4533" Colfax is the street name.

Any info or comments would be great!

 

[GTs58]

I like that front wheel skirting that kept the bags from getting chewed up. Never seen those before and I sure could have used that on my HD American back in the day.

 

[prewarmachine]

I was kind of disappointed that the front fender and truss rods were missing, but with that front skirt, I imagine the newsboy probably did that to make room for a carrier and bags to hold the papers. Neat little accessory that I want to make fitting on this bike again.

 

[Chris]

I was kind of disappointed that the front fender and truss rods were missing, but with that front skirt, I imagine the newsboy probably did that to make room for a carrier and bags to hold the papers. Neat little accessory that I want to make fitting on this bike again.

Nice find. I just got this 61 Wasp from Pueblo Colorado, about 40 miles South of Aurora. It also had license plate tags but from Colorado Springs.

 

[Oilit]

I believe that's "Pepper's Bicycles". I have a 5 speed Corvette from the same shop on page 5 of the Registry thread, and there's a (slightly blurry) picture of the decal. If you want, I'll try to get a better one.

Schwinn Corvette 5 Speed Registry | All Things Schwinn

Here is everyone's chance to pick up a project Corvette 5 speed! It's a 1962, SN H276385 and it was sold back in October 2011 by ebay seller flowbee. http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&toolid=10001&campid=5335809022&icep_item=120783189910 Schwinn*Dewalt was the auction...

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[oquinn]

Was that the last o the balloon frames

 

[Rivnut]

The Wasps and Heavy Dutys were middleweight framed bicycles. The had heavy duty hubs with 120 gauge spokes and a heavy duty "saddle."

 

[Rusty Klunker]

Was that the last o the balloon frames

The Wasp is a balloon frame and has the wider seat stays

 

[BFGforme]

My HD wasp was balloon frame!

 

[prewarmachine]

@Oilit I think you are spot on with the bicycle shop decal! Very excited to get that figured out! If it isn't too much trouble, when you have a chance, could you possibly PM me a clear shot of that decal?