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Has it been repainted? Or all original?

See the OP was suspended.. not sure of the situation/reason, but I would be interested in the bike... no way to message though

Curiosity got to me on this and I was able to find a previous thread that discusses more about it... https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/jc-higgins-bicycle-help.74084/

Bumping/reviving this thread for the banter :D

Super cool especially considering the history/background! Would be awesome to see a picture from Christmas that year if you have one :-) Good luck with the sale and hope you find a good home for it!

Holy grail bike in my eyes. Congrats on the new edition!

I realize this question is opinionated and highly subjective, but I just wanted to get peoples thoughts on the what they would consider the best riding bikes (either in their collection or that they have ridden). I personally have few Schwinn bikes and one Rollfast bike. Out of my few, the...

1950 D-19 Got this bike locally. Hardly ever see any classic bikes in my area and randomly stumbled a Facebook listing of a guy selling it. I’ve cleaned it up a little but have really struggled with how far to take it. So far cleaned the handle bars, springer arms, and sprocket. If you look...

Sorry guys, I think I may be losing it. There was a Marketplace listing on FB with a assortment of bikes/pictures. One of the bikes had a Schwinn head-badge on it and it appeared to be the bike pictured above (zoomed in photo of the HB with the same color and patina), though it didn't look...

Anyone know the rough age or model of woman’s bike this is?

I’ll keep an eye out for one. Doesn’t seem like there are any for sale between here or eBay at the moment

The Phantom has Original Tubular S2 Rims I am not seeing any stamp or designation on the Jaguar but I believe it to be the original rims which I think are the S7s

Beautiful bike!

I was thinking just the hubs - but I am not opposed to complete wheels. It seems this would make life easier if/when switching back to the original wheels. Not sure how big the cost difference is. I would like to keep both as "correct" to the time period as possible, but I believe the only...

I have a couple single speed bikes (see below) and there are a fair amount of hills in my neighborhood. I can get by with single speed but I feel 2 or 3 speed would make things a little more enjoyable. Does anyone have a 2 or 3 speed Bendix hub they are selling? Or if anyone has another...

Came across this on Facebook. Pretty cool for the right collector https://www.facebook.com/groups/1687042898182868/permalink/2802256576661489/?sale_post_id=2802256576661489

Reviving this thread... I have a 59' Jaguar and came across a give-away for front and rear brake hand brake assemblies. My bike is a single speed coaster brake model. I have the rear brake installed on the flat rear bracket. No problem there. The front assembly has a bolt that typically would...

How much, what? lol

Just curious if I am seeing things. I tried boiled linseed oil for the first time today and notice what appears to be a crack between the straight bar and seat post. Not sure if it something to worry about or not...

Came across a D-19 bicycle that is for sale. I have searched a little on the forums and through old Schwinn catalogs and had a few questions, that maybe someone could chime in on... Was there a standard and deluxe version of the D-19 in 1950? In the 1950 catalog, I am not seeing it having a...

He decided to hang on to it, so I am still on the hunt. I have seen a handful of project BP's and alot of 95' repro bikes on the market - but Bob's was the closest thing I have seen to what I am looking for. Hopefully I am not being too picky/unrealistic. I am hoping to find a nice original and...

Bump...

I have been looking for an original Black Phantom for a while now - with no luck. Starting to wonder if I’ll need to succumb to something like this

Actually a pretty cool bike! GLWTS!

Well when you put it like that... :) You make very valid points. Maybe I was being naive. I am also probably over-cautious because (unfortunately) there are many people out there that try to mislead or trick people into believing something is authentic, original, operational, etc. Then you...

Cool bike! I have a Hopalong thermos for whoever buys it, in the “everything else” forum :tonguewink:

FS - Original Hopalong Cassidy Thermos. Cool graphics and in great shape considering the age. Asking $50 shipped

Bought a green phantom and love it, but still would like to find an original black phantom as well! I am located in NC Don’t make/let me go reproduction:tonguewink:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/266060650136326?view=permalink&id=3172496909492671

Adding Schwinn Typhoon Cord Whitewalls (26x2.125) to my list... Would be nice to find NOS but I assume that is probably unlikely. Maybe someone else can way in. I’ve seen new ones on eBay. I assume these are just repros that were made overseas?

I wish the barns around me had stuff like this in it!!!

I don’t disagree with anything that’s been said. I just (personally) would want more certainty of what I am getting when it starts getting up there in price. Awesome bike though. Someone from thecabe needs to get her!

I don’t disagree. My opinion after doing some research is that it is an original bike. Just no proof, no story, no serial number, no knowledge of if the radio (which is the centerpiece of the bike) works, etc... Even if it was not original, someone on eBay would be throwing a wad of cash as if...

As a side note, I hate eBay and see why why people call it ePay. I’m not sure the total value of this bike is, but just in general it seems like there is alway “that guy” that throws down a chunk of money for an unproven product or reproduction (in another example - porcelain advertising signs...

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&toolid=10001&campid=5335809022&icep_item=324250958449

Looks like it turned out well! I am still unsure of what color green mine is. My understanding is that the paint is original except for the nose/fender light. The tank does appear a bit lighter though. It’s possible this has been replaced at some point(?) Ultimately I just want to repaint the...

Looking for an original tan/brown leather seat for a '54 Phantom. Would consider a repro but it is not preferred. If anyone has one that they are willing to sell let me know. Also looking for an original/repro white (under-rack) tail light

I am planning to take this to an automotive store and have them match the paint. I am only looking to repaint the front fender light on a phantom bike. This was repainted by someone down the line and does not match the original paint on the rest of the bike. Does anyone know if the phantoms (or...

I am looking for a factory/color matched radiant or opal green color paint for a Schwinn bike. What is the best option or place to go for this? I believe I saw someone (a few weeks back) posting they were selling color matched paint for Schwinns(?)

http://www.jlaforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=297144344 May very well be the same bike...

Hopefully that link works for everyone. I believe you have to be a member of the group to view. Attached is a screenshot. Bike is in Wisconsin. Sounds like he is willing to ship Please note: price is not $600. Believe he is asking $3500. Not sure what it’s worth. Just know it is cool

https://www.facebook.com/groups/266060650136326?view=permalink&id=3095712973837732 Awesome bike. I wish I could afford it!

Wanting to stay under $1500 if possible. Obviously, if it is all original and in great shape it would warrant more and I would consider

Bump Still searching... Prefer original from the 50s

Title says it all. I am located in NC If anyone is selling or knows someone that is, please let me know :)

Nice ride!

If only I was on the west coast.. Probably would’ve taken you up on a couple bikes by now

Newbie question here (be easy on me)... What exactly is different on the prewar bicycles vs postwar (say mid 50s)? I would love to own a prewar bike, but more so for the age and history of the bike. Is there a huge difference in quality between a span of 10-15 years and if so what specifically?

I was going for original but I will PM you

Another young wippersnapper here. Looking for a black phantom. Let me know if you know anyone selling!! Been searching hard