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  1. Casual dreamer

    1971 Schwinn HEAVY-DUTI

    Picked up this nice Heavy- Duti from a good friend of mine and fellow CABEr, it is in very nice survivor condition, all original, and rides like a dream! When I got back into collecting Schwinns this one the top bike I wanted, it will go nice with the fleet of Heavy-Dutis I have!
  2. Casual dreamer

    1967 Schwinn Cycle Truck auto swap score!

    I wasn't planning on going to the Selma auto swap but I decided I better go since I missed the swap for 2 years, and once I knew a couple local CABE buddies were going I would definitely be there! I didn't expect to find much bit was surprised after about the 3rd round when I spotted a nice...
  3. Casual dreamer

    **STOLEN** 1940 Schwinn DX Ace badge

    My storage unit was broken into between March 30th 2022 and July 17th 2022. This 1940 Ace badged Schwinn DX was stolen, it has a very distinctive dealer decal. Stolen with the bike was a Sun 680 distributor tester, a rebuilt 1964 Cadillac Turbo Hydramatic transmission, a early 60s factory...
  4. Casual dreamer

    Today's find!

    Spotted this one a while back and finally found the owner, struck a deal and got it! Needs some help! I never seen a GT like this before!
  5. Casual dreamer

    1991 GT Team Avalanche

    I feel very fortunate to have got one of my grail mountain bikes so early in collecting them. I bought this 1991 GT Team Avalanche from the original who worked for Riteway back when this bike was new, it wasn't rode much, hung in the guys apartment for years. This was the top of the line GT MTB...
  6. Casual dreamer

    Sold 1971 Raleigh International

    1971 Raleigh International 22.5 inch frame (57cm) in the beautiful champagne color. The guy I got it from bought it from the original owner, it has been hanging in a dusty garage for a while. Light surface rust will clean off easily. At some time the guy upgraded the handlebars and stem, they...
  7. Casual dreamer

    1940 Schwinn DX

    At a local antique fair last march I missed this bike, I saw it after a guy I know got it. I asked if he was going to sell it and he said bought it to ride, I was pretty jealous he got it for a pretty cheap price. I told him if he decides to sell it let ne know, I ran into him antiquing last...
  8. Casual dreamer

    1996 Gary Fisher Marlin yard sale find

    Recently I went to a local block sale, I was looking for vintage typewriters and carnival glass, I didn't have bicycles on my mind since I never have any luck at yard sales! I saw 2 bikes sitting next to each other, one was a modern pink girl's cruiser type, the other was this one. I'm a Schwinn...
  9. Casual dreamer

    1942 Schwinn DX "Defense Model"

    I'm very happy to add this one to my collection! This great bike was found here on the CABE, I borrowed the seat from my Phantom (might have to get a seat for the Phantom now!) Added the Torrington 8s I bought about a year ago, and some nice oval grips found here as well. After a little...
  10. Casual dreamer

    My new Coppertone 1964 Schwinn American

    A friend of mine brought this out to a recent auto swap and I knew it was going to come home with me! It's very nice and all original except the tires, I was shocked to see it still had the U.S.A. made chain! I'm going to get a set of repop Westwind whitewalls for it. I'm very happy to add this...
  11. Casual dreamer

    Wartime Schwinn new world

    My friend and fellow CABER gave me a tip on this I'm guessing 1943 Schwinn new world, so I made the 2.5 hour drive in my '66 Cadillac and I'm glad I did! It has lots of blackout parts and still has the original Lobdel victory saddle and 1944 bicycle license. I'm not sure why it has white...
  12. Casual dreamer

    1979 Schwinn spitfire estate sale find!!!

    My good buddy and fellow caber gave me a lead on this bike at a local estate sale, got there fairly early (got into it with a guy who thought he could just leave his chair and come back later) and got it! At a great price too! It's covered in old sawdust, but should clean up great. The OG...
  13. Casual dreamer

    "AS" springer yoke bolt and nut

    Looking for a decent used "AS" springer yoke bolt and nut for my phantom, if you have one you would sell please let me know, thanks!
  14. Casual dreamer

    Picked up a 1950 phantom!

    I have always wanted a phantom, when I found out about this one I thought here's my chance! I messaged the guy and made an offer, after a little back and fourth we came up with a good price! It was only a couple hours away from me, so me and my girlfriend rolled out there in my '66 Cadillac and...
  15. Casual dreamer

    Late '41 Schwinn DX "defense model"

    This is my latest score, my good buddy and fellow CABEr decided to sell me this great bike! I have wanted it since I first saw it and I'm elated to add it to my collection. Last night I added the repop US Royal chain tires and did a minor tune-up, it rides great! Now I'm on the hunt for a set of...
  16. Casual dreamer

    Fiorelli road bike found today!

    Hello! I usually hang out in the everything Schwinn area but I might have been bitten by the road bike bug again! I picked this nice Fiorelli at an estate sale for just under $40. I'm shocked the sew ups didn't blow out and held up while I took it for a spin! It fits me perfect and I can't wait...
  17. Casual dreamer

    My new 1957 wasp

    I took a road trip to Los Angeles and picked up this nice Schwinn wasp. It rides great! I can't wait to start the service and clean up. I'm debating if I should put whitewalls on this one or stick with the blackwalls.
  18. Casual dreamer

    Help with what I should ask for my '38 schwinn goodrich streamline

    Ok a bike I really want has popped up for sale, in order to get it I need to sell some stuff. How much would be a decent asking price for this streamline? It need some parts but I think it's a great start for a good project, I don't want to sell it but if I could get close to the bike I really...
  19. Casual dreamer

    Todays find 1955 ladies varsity

    I went to my mom's today to visit and pick up my ebay packages, after watching about 4 episodes of American pickers we decided to go to the local antique store. On the way there I seen someone riding what looked like a vintage bike possibly a Schwinn, when we pulled into the antique store the...
  20. Casual dreamer

    .120 spokes for schwinn

    I broke one truing the rear wheel on my 62 heavy duty wasp, I only need one and one nipple but I would glady buy more or a set if necessary. I only want schwinn type dull finish spokes, no shiny stainless. Used but usable is ok. If you have some please let me know, thanks!
  21. Casual dreamer

    Front seat spring for schwinn 7000/mesinger seat

    Looking for one of these front springs for this seat, just need the spring. If you have one please let me know, thanks!
  22. Casual dreamer

    1965 coppertone American

    Just picked up this nice coppertone American last sunday, sure is nice! I missed it by a couple minutes the following sunday at the local swap meet and I was pretty bummed out. A week later my friend spotted it on craigslist and I struck a deal, I got it for a decent price, and it rides pretty...
  23. Casual dreamer

    I need some prewar fender help!

    My bike is what I believe to be a prewar B.F. Goodrich streamline, serial number date the frame to be a 37 or 38. I picked up a set of fenders but they are narrower. The rear also has a very faint lip on the edge kinda like a repop phantom fender has. Could mine possibly have came with the wider...
  24. Casual dreamer

    Picked up another schwinn yesterday!

    Couldn't resist this one at the swap meet yesterday, it's in decent shape, even has the original tire. This one is the "24 version, I hace the "20 and I would like to get a giraffe one too. I can still ride 'em but I'm a little rusty!
  25. Casual dreamer

    Front fender for '38 schwinn

    I'm looking for a correct front fender in decent condition for my '38 Schwinn built B.F. Goodrich streamline, I would love to find one in red and to match the patina but will consider other color and patina. If you have one please let me know, thanks!
  26. Casual dreamer

    New pics of my new '38 schwinn goodrich streamline

    I went and picked it up yesterday and I love it! I scraped a section of the front wheel with my fingernail and I think they will clean up. Once this hot weather passes I start the service and cleaning. In the meantime I want to find a correct front fender. I can't wait to ride it!
  27. Casual dreamer

    Is there anything coming up near Fresno California?

    I live in Fresno and I was wondering if there are any swaps, rides, or events in any nearby areas. There used to have a swap at Simonian farms but I don't think they do that anymore. I'm planning on going to the Stockton swap in the end of September, just curious to see if there is anything else...
  28. Casual dreamer

    My first prewar schwinn!!!

    Found this one at a local antique store, it's pretty roached but I like it! Would like to find out what year it is. It has new departure hubs front and back, I'm tempted to try an oxalic acid bath!
  29. Casual dreamer

    It's here! 62 heavy duty wasp

    I found this one on ebay and couldn't resist! "The newsboy special" complete with the 7000 seat, bendix model k front hub, .120 spokes, I love it! I really like the monstrous goodyear studded tread tires, they are huge! Hope I can find another nice set! Has a kool Oak park Michigan bicycle...
  30. Casual dreamer

    63 wasp quick cleanup teaser

    So I did a partial cleaning on my swap meet find 63 wasp just to see what it is going to look like and I think it's going to clean up nice! I added the 7000 seat and the uniroyal nobby on the rear (both found here on the cabe!) . Soon I will give it a full service and detail.
  31. Casual dreamer

    Mounting hardware for giant wald basket

    Looking for the mounting hardware for one of these huge wald baskets, I need the clamps and screws, a little patina would be perfect, but will consider any condition. Thanks!
  32. Casual dreamer

    Whats your favorite "go to" bike?

    So it's a nice day, to nice to sit around, you decide to take a ride. You have a nice collection but one bike always gets picked, which one is your favorite rider? I always seem to grab my 61 Schwinn heavy duty wasp, I always feel good when I'm riding this bike, I love all my bikes but I ride...
  33. Casual dreamer

    Girlfriend's auction buy a goodyear hi-way patrol girls 24"

    Me and my girlfriend went to the auction last night and she picked up this goodyear hi-way patrol. It's a 24" but in great shape, the front tire is a goodyear airwheel and the rear is a wards riverside, cute little bike!
  34. Casual dreamer

    Unbelievable schwinn wasp swap meet score!

    Funny thing was is we showed up to the swap meet late! Normally I rarely find any schwinns there, mostly breezes and racers but I could not believe it when I seen this one, and I got it for a great price! This is one of my dream bikes, dreams do come true!
  35. Casual dreamer

    Schwinn heavy-duti in black

    Looking for a black heavy-duti, I preferred years would be a 69-70 but will consider all years. Must be original paint, complete with original rims, seat, handlebars, etc. Condition 7 or better, has to have a good screen on guard. If you got one please let me know, thanks!
  36. Casual dreamer

    Schwinn service manual vol. 2 missing spoke chart?

    I recently bought a schwinn service manual volume 2 and I noticed it didn't have a spoke chart in the wheels section page 635, so I found another copy and it also didn't have the spoke chart. Is this something always missing? Or did they never have one in there at all?
  37. Casual dreamer

    Let's see those unequipped ballooners!

    Post up pics of your base model ballooner! I love the look of the standard optionless models. Here are mine, a 1951 Schwinn D-12, and 1961 Schwinn heavy duty wasp.
  38. Casual dreamer

    I decided to go with the typhoon cords

    Well I really liked the look of the clay red B.F. goodrich silvertowns but they looked a little thin in these large fenders so I put on some repop typhoon cords that I robbed from a mid 90s girls cruiser ss, it also had some repop oval grips as well! It rides incredible with these tires, and...
  39. Casual dreamer

    Clay silvertowns on the D-12

    I picked up these repop B.F. Goodrich silvertowns at an auto swap meet recently. What you guys think? Should I keep these on or should I run the typhoon cords?
  40. Casual dreamer

    My 1951 Schwinn D-12

    Picked this one up from fellow caber @Danny the schwinn freak. It is a really nice original well cared for bike! Rides great, I was thinking of installing a set of those B.F. Goodrich silvertown clay colored tires I have. These ballooners are addictive!
  41. Casual dreamer

    Phoenix Chinese bicycle

    I picked up this Phoenix Chinese bike today at a local antique sale. I couldn't pass it up for $10! Has anyone ever seen one of these?
  42. Casual dreamer

    Tire cleaning and conditioning question

    Since I will have the heavy-duti apart I would like to clean and condition the tires. It has the original schwinn tractor tires on it, they are in fantastic shape, just a little dirty. What would you suggest? I usually use bleche-white to clean and armor-all to condition my car tires bit not...
  43. Casual dreamer

    Bearing degreasing product suggestions.

    I'm getting ready to service my 1978 schwinn heavy duti, what would you guys suggest to degrease them with? I was thinking of soaking them in purple power for a night, what would you guys suggest?
  44. Casual dreamer

    Auto swap score 1981 Schwinn cruiser

    At the Turlock auto swap I picked up this 1981 cruiser, the guy had a roached girls version that he wanted to sell with it but I didn't think I could fit them both in my monte carlo. I picked up a movie reel chairing yesterday, probably put it on tomorrow. I got with the intention of selling or...
  45. Casual dreamer

    Schwinn bikes in my blood!

    This a picture of my great grandfather and great grandmother, not sure of the date but my mom thinks early 50s. They lived in Newcomersville Ohio at that time. That was his schwinn in the backround, I would guess it is a cycleplane but I'm not sure. My mom says she wouldn't be surprised if that...
  46. Casual dreamer

    My new 1978 Schwinn heavy-duti survivor.

    Here are some pics of my new 1978 schwinn heavy-duti survivor, 100% original, the guy who sold it to me said it spent most of its life in a basement. It is an interesting golden yellow, a little darker than kool lemon. It's one of my favorite bikes ever. I can't wait to clean it, service it, and...
  47. Casual dreamer

    My new Schwinn wasp!

    I just got this great 1961 wasp from member here Detroitbike, a great seller! I can't wait to start cleaning it up and give it a complete service. More pics to come!
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