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I'm sure this question has been asked many times: So I picked up a 1940 boys and girls Schwinn, the girls Schwinn has a spring fork the boys does not. is there any hack to make the fork fit the boys bike? Cut the steer tube and rethread? Thanks for any input.

so I found the S# D 2497, so 1935 ? thanks :)

I Found this in an estate sale, what iv been told about it is its mid 1930S 34-36, Rollfast made by Snyder Man Co. I was told the bars are Rare, I replaced the hard tires with new, added sporty grips ( it didn't have any grips when found ) and added some blocks and end caps to a old set of...

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I picked this up at a estate sale, any info would be much apricated, it looks very original to me other then grips and center kickstand. Im told handle bars may be a rare option on this bike? down tube decal looks like it says "SPEED ACE" ? I cant make out what rear fender decal reads. any and...

the stem I have is a 66 stem and is two small where it goes into the fork ( I think they changed diameter between 65 and 66).

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Wanted: 1962 continental sport drop bars and stem.

this stem with out the sprint or any markings,

the pic i posted is of a 66 stem the 65 would have no markings.

yes, that's what I need. I posted a pic.

Wanted: 1965 only Varsity sport stem.

What year did Schwinn start putting the little rear reflector on the lightweights? 1962?

So this cool cable bracket I have not seen before, Is this sierra only? 1963 only? Higher end bike thing? Any input would be awesome from those in the know (:.

I also like the manual two speed way better then the kick back style.

Interesting stuff. Ill most likely clean up my original FD and see how it looks and then decide which one to use, either way ill keep the original for future projects. I find that the 64 sprint FD is as hard to find in good condition as the Huret maybe even harder.. Thanks

Iv never noticed that, agreed that the originals are hard to find in nice condition. good info. thanks

Iv been gathering up some NOS jewelry for the Sierra project (:

looking for a aluminum stem for my 65 varsity. see picture

My 63 Sierra as found.

The license is from Pleasant Hill Cali. if it wasn't half picked off I would have left it but I was successful at removing it with out messing up the paint.

slotted. I think this bike will clean up super nice.

As found, kind of rare 1963 Sierra 15 speed in very nice original condition. Ill disassemble this winter and polish, re grease and replace a few wear items ( tires, brakes and so on ) if anyone has any NOS or Like new parts I may be interested. this one will be fun.

I don't really know the back story, I do know it came from a bike shop mechanic that is selling a few bikes he has had for many years.

Sorry first seat pic is from my lime 63 Sierra.

I added new bar tape, buffed up the brake handles, matching valve stim flags are fun, otherwise as found/received. very nice original.

Slow but sure, wheels are built. I'm still looking for correct spoke protector and super nice chain guard.

A little progress.

Took the frame out side in the sun, had to snap a pic. going to look good all assembled.

Thanks Jim, I found a lighter version in great condition for it.

Base coat silver, transparent green top coat and a splash of clear. Painting candy colors on a bicycle frame is very difficult to get a uniform finish for me, Im happy with the match to my original paint 61 Traveler in radiant green. I'm still looking for the right condition chain guard. Now to...

Sprayed out some catalyzed red oxide primer ( better then the old primer they used back then ) and some guide coat so when I sand it I can see imperfections.

Iv found that if I use my acetylene torch and warm up the center real good and then use the tool it comes of easily but other wise it just tears up the freewheel like the others said.

I have all the corvettes except for the girls 56. I have some pics of the red one.

1956 Corvette 3 speed original paint.

Much better picture, the pics I posted I had just found. And you can see the tag on the front wheel in this shot. Thanks

1962 NOS Schwinn Corvette, found in basement of old schwinn dealer. It was missing a few small parts when I got it like cable clamps were not on it or not installed yet. still has stickers on stainless fender and sticker on stem. build tag is still on rear wheel.

1963 Corvette 5 speed restored. Coppertone was original color.

1959 Corvette original paint with manual Bendix two speed and Miller gen light set up. It now has the correct grips White with red.

1961 Corvette 5 speed original paint.

1961 Corvette 3 speed original paint.

56 Corvette with Bendix manual 2 speed and delta head light.

A few parts iv collected for this project. Still looking for a correct free wheel and seat in green.

Dustless sand blasted. now to prep for primer.

I found this frame in with a truck and trailer load of bikes and parts I acquired last summer . There wasn't much with it other then a frame and a rear wheel, the paint has seen better days so I decided to restore this one in Radiant Green. Radiant Green is my favorite color and iv never had a...

Iv looked at a bunch of S#s and cant find anything that would work other then a question mark :) ????? LOL

kind of looks like a 7?

what a cool shop. :)

Not quite , thanks though :)