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I need to remove the blotches of crusty rust that are bleeding through the paint on a set of S2 rims. My goal is to dissolve/remove the brown crust but preserve the paint, pinstripes and bare metal spots with the best methods possible. I’d finally like to clear-coat the rims to permanently seal...

I am finally making the time to build the wheels for my 1940 Dx “Bomber”. I’ll be using a large flange Forebrake up front, and a late prewar Morrow coaster in the rear. I’m using early postwar, painted S2 rims on both ends. through all of the input I’ve received from Cabers, I will be...

Hail, all ye intrepid Cabers ! It has been some time since I last had to beg access to the “ All Things Schwinn “ brain trust ; yet here we are again. I am building an all prewar Klunkenstein Bomber/ Hot Rod with all the good, tasty bits ( Excelsior badged 1940 DX ) However, I’m going to...

Hail, all ye intrepid Cabers ! It has been some time since I last had to beg access to the “ All Things Schwinn “ brain trust ; yet here we are again. I am building an all prewar Klunkenstein Bomber/ Hot Rod with all the good, tasty bits ( Excelsior badged 1940 DX ) However, I’m going to...

I will be using some ‘40’s era coke bottle grips for my current build. I suspect over the years they have become less “plump” as some of the volatile portion of their composition has dried out. I am aware of all of the “hairspray/grip- glue/bar tape, type remedies. Does anyone have an...

I’m looking for the accessory type with holes - like the one in the photo below Please contact me via private message if you have one for sale. Thanks !

I have lusted for some time, for an earlier fork for my ‘40 Schwinn Excelsior DX Bomber. I don’t know what it is, but I just love the appearance of the earlier trust forks - with the forward facing stanchions/braces for the truss rods. I’ve never actually seen one of these forks in real life...

I have lusted for some time, for an earlier fork for my ‘40 DX bomber. I don’t know what it is, but I just love the appearance of the earlier trust forks with the forward facing stanchions that brace the truss rods. I’ve never actually fondled one of these forks in real life, therefore I...

As I am nearly ready to assemble my hot rod ‘40 DX Bomber, I’ve now managed to create another impediment to forward progress. Although the wheel set is destined to be very cool : prewar Morrow, porkchop, double butted stainless spokes …. I’m now balking on my choice if rims. Currently I have...

Thanks to the collective inputs of my fellow Cabers; I’ve been able to determine that my 1940 DX was a “Cusp model” with regard to paint schemes ( “spears” vs “ fireballs” ). I’m going to go with Spears ! So quintessentially prewar…. The obvious follow up questions: - Does anyone have...

After many years of parts hunting, I’m now ready to assemble my 1940 , excelsior badged, DX. I’ve been able to secure a painter with a lot of vintage bike experience. The problem is that I have yet to be able to determine “Definitive” paint details for a 1940 DX frame. Both internet picture...

I am building a front wheel using a Schwinn large flange, pork chop brake hub to a early post war S2 balloon rim. Has anyone built one of these who can share the correct spoke length?

For those of you who are knowledgeable on the subject of prewar Morrow hub rebuilds: I am using parts from two separate, late 1930’s early 1940’s Morrow hubs to build one good one. It appears that I have enough good parts to complete one good hub; except for one part I am in need of the...

I believe this chain guard was offered as an aftermarket accessory. who made it / what’s it called ? ( I think I need one … ) see attached pic

I am happy to declare that I have finished sourcing the parts for, and building my gifted Schwinn large flange, pork chop, front brake hub! I am now going to attempt to build my own wheel set for my killer 1940 DX project. ( using prewar drop center rims - 36 hole. ) The questions : -...

As I build my prewar DX Klunker project, I’m going to make one concession to my strict “only prewar” parts rule. [ Using prewar Morrow rear brake, high flange “phone dial” front brake, all period correct bits with prewar drop center rims. ] As a nod to my former flat track racing days, I’m...

I was hoping to find a Schwinn script high flange hub to mate to my ‘40 DX project. Having grown impatient with the search for a Schwinn high flang hub, I’ve changed course with the unexpected acquisition of a Pork Chop/ High Flange front drum set up. The problem is that the Pork Chop axle is...

So a very, very generous new acquaintance Just gifted me a stripped high flange (phone dial ) pork chop hub for my ‘40 DX build; Only the empty hub with the pressed in races. But it’s a nice one though; and that price 😀👍 ! I was initially a bit crestfallen by the task of sourcing what was SURE...

I just installed two new repop rear axle adjustment bolts into my ‘40 DX project. my question: Is there a specific wrench or special tool to use on them? I don’t want to be “that guy” and immediately default to an adjustable wrench ( with the predictable ham-fisted looking results ). If...

So, I have seen the various offerings for stencils on the web, but the question is: Is there a good YouTube, or other online tutorial that shows how to apply the two different colors as well as the stencils in the proper order, with the proper technique etc. ?

In my quest for a definitive answer, I have been posting the same question(s), with slight variations, so as to avoid the ire of those kind souls who’ve attempted to help me. Backstory: like many here, I have spent a significant amount of time and resources on research and parts...

I’m wondering if a mid-1930’s truss fork, from a B9 or straight bar model, would fit my 1940 DX custom without any significant modifications? If mods are required, what would be involved? Attached are the pics that ruined me for this look :

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Greetings all ! ‘Been looking at what the web has to offer with regard to what a “correct” 1940 Schwinn DX chain guard looks like. And the web didn’t disappoint, since I was anticipating confusion. From what I’ve been able to ascertain; the factory build sheet for this year DX becomes a...

Does anyone know where I might find a high resolution copy of this image ( see attached ). I’d like to print it, and frame it for my workshop.

Wanted: Prewar skiptooth sprocket with prewar cranks and all bottom bracket parts ( cups, races , bearings etc. ). For a ‘40/‘41 DX project. Thanks.

So I’ve looked around in various forums on various sites and there is an abundance of suggestions and methods. I’m looking for the “definitive best method “ for removing the broken off head badge screws. mine are broken off roughly flush with the surface of the head tube with virtually nothing...

- 1941 or earlier Morrow coaster brake hub. - Prewar Schwinn high flange front hub. - Rear axle adjustment screws. - Sweetheart skip tooth crankset with bearings and cups. - Schwinn script “D” seat binder bolt/nut. Please DM me if you have any of the above for sale. I can pay cash...

Previously here on the Cabe, I asked for help determining the year of my DX frame. Between the serial number ( F42865 ), and the detail of the seat post clamp (featuring a flat edge to mate to the “D” boltIt was determined that the frame dates to 1941. With that in mind, I thought deciding on...

Or maybe I should ask “what bike was this”, as it seems to have parts added and deleted over time. I can’t tell if the crank/chainring is original, but if I’m going to make that assumption, the bike is from the CWC family of brands. I’m especially curious about the “lugs” in the frame on the...

I’m accumulating information and parts with hopes to put my ‘41 DX on the road later this spring. The questions: - What were the typical coaster brake offering(s) for a ‘41 DX - Were they all equipped with a skip tooth Sweetheart chainring ? - Are there options to increase the size of the...

Looking to buy Excelsior head badge (2.25” hole spacing). For resto-mod ( so not seeking show quality) . Attached pictures are the shape/type and patina level desired : Thanks!

Hello all, A newbie here. I bought a Schwinn DX frame years ago for a (proper) klunker build with cool and correct parts for the genre. Can anyone tell me what year it was made and what model it likely was ? I’ve attached some pics and the serial # is : F42865. - What was the correct fork...

Hello everyone, First time poster here. Years ago I bought what I believed to be a postwar Schwinn 26” DX frame, and only now years later, do I have the time and inclination to begin the project. Even though this will be a Klunker build, I would like certain elements of it to be period...