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gkeep
I live for the CABE
Great save. Give the paint a gentle once over with some Maguires or Morthers Cleaning wax, any good car cleaner/detailing wax and then a good carnuba car wax. The color will come to life and shine.
This is one I rescued from becoming scrap metal a few years ago.
Here's where you'll probably find the serial number.
What was under 3 layers of paint.
This is one I rescued from becoming scrap metal a few years ago.
Here's where you'll probably find the serial number.
What was under 3 layers of paint.
RM Special
Look Ma, No Hands!
Wow! Great job on both of the bikes getting back down to original paint. I recently bought a cycle truck (I will post pics in the project rides shortly) that has been brush painted at least once but the pin stripping and decals are clearly visible under the paint. I see the recommended use of a cleaning wax but were there other products used to rid the layers of pint to get to the original finish? I have heard of oven cleaner, various citrus based strippers, etc. and understand that it would really depend on what type of paint you are trying to remove.
Not trying to hijack this thread but thought my questions went along with the other posts. Please delete this if not allowed. Thanks.
Not trying to hijack this thread but thought my questions went along with the other posts. Please delete this if not allowed. Thanks.
WillWork4Parts
Cruisin' on my Bluebird
Not sure who is claiming that, it's there. You just have to be willing to look harder for it.
Your SN will definitely Not be on the headtube though.
gkeep
I live for the CABE
Until 1952 the serial number was on the bottom bracket, after that it was on the rear left drop out until 1970.
Post 1952 Serial number.
Majdotkool
Finally riding a big boys bike
Schwinn Serial Numbers 1952-1969
thecabe.com
1952. nice work!
How does the number break down to the year?Schwinn Serial Numbers 1952-1969
1952. nice work!
GTs58
I'm the Wiz, and nobody beats me!
The serial number was stamped in 52 but the bike was built in 1953.
12/02 to 12/03/1952 - F90941 ------------------ F96775
12/04 to 12/05 ------- F96776 ------------------ F99999
12/05 ------------------ G00001 ----------------- G03823
12/06 to 12/10 ------- G03824 ----------------- G29147 <---------------
12/11 to 12/13 ------- G29148 ----------------- G38234
12/14 to 12/15 ------- G38235 ----------------- G44000
The Serial number list is posted in the Schwinn section in a sticky at the top of the page.
12/02 to 12/03/1952 - F90941 ------------------ F96775
12/04 to 12/05 ------- F96776 ------------------ F99999
12/05 ------------------ G00001 ----------------- G03823
12/06 to 12/10 ------- G03824 ----------------- G29147 <---------------
12/11 to 12/13 ------- G29148 ----------------- G38234
12/14 to 12/15 ------- G38235 ----------------- G44000
The Serial number list is posted in the Schwinn section in a sticky at the top of the page.
