Schwinn Debutante...I'm a Glutton for Punishment...

[spoker]

Well, I'm usually on the lookout for my next project. And this is what a found. A ton of work!! Though the Cadet speedometer shows such low mileage, your can see that this bike was left to the elements for quite some time. It is all original, though...

I was attracted to it because of the rear rack with the four reflectors, along with the dual headlights (photos always make things look better on-line!). Obviously not by much of anything else. But, the bike was pretty close to my daughter (45 minutes away), so I figured it was at least worth a look after agreeing to a price.
When I got there, it was much worse than I had thought. Turns out the bike was found in a "barn" upstate along with a few other things he purchased. Super nice guy, and after going over some of the details that were poor, he agreed to a lower price. We were both happy.

So, along with a banged up front rack (I might be able to straighten out), dented tank missing the horn, and rusted out lights I'll have some work to do to get it halfway decent. Only the paint bothers me, as I know I can do well with the rust. Should the bike not look as I had hoped when done, then a parts bike it will be!

I haven't had a rear rack like that in a while anyway, so that alone was worth the purchase.

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wall hanger

 

[HARPO]

This is as far as I'll go, I guess.

So now I have to decide to sell her as is, or dismantle her for the great parts that could be used for future projects (boys bikes). It's a quandary for sure, but my gut tells me leave her alone for someone to enjoy as is (which I much prefer to do) and put on new tires and tubes and ride off into the sunset.

If anyone is interested in buying as a complete bike, please make me an offer. But it needs to be picked up here on Long Island. (I won't part it out).

 

[A.S.BOLTNUT]

The horn unit is in there...well, most of it. Button got banged up when the tank got hit, but ironically even the spring for it is still there. I thought it was missing completely when I bought it. Useless at this point though.

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Can I have the battery?

Rafael ~

 

[HARPO]

Can I have the battery?

Rafael ~

Sorry...it got thrown out...

 

[HARPO]

I'm going to be listing the bike on Facebook soon if anyone is interested. Pick-Up only.

 

[juvela]

I'm going to be listing the bike on Facebook soon if anyone is interested. Pick-Up only.

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this means our deb is nearly ready for her coming out party


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[HARPO]

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this means our deb is nearly ready for her coming out party


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Actually a "going away" party...

 

[HARPO]

Just listed it on Facebook.
Bikes I list here never seem to sell because no one wants to come and pick them up.
Here are a couple of photos ...

 

[HARPO]

I wound up parting it out, lol. No interest as a whole bike...

 

[Muji]

The chrome fenders and rear rack came out nicely, you artist you.