1938 Schwinn, model BC117

[onecatahula]

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Black and Ivory, as it was first coming together. Great progress on this one; photos to follow in weeks ahead . .

Well, it took 6 months. What can I say ?

Here’s a bike I have always wanted to build. While not as stock original as Marty’s stunning black Excelsior BC, I always wanted to try the black/ivory contrasted with Original Schwinn Aluminum Gothics.
So, here we have an Excelsior badged 1939 BC117 (thanks Jim Taylor) with correct tank (thanks Eric), big chainguard (thanks Kim), big brake, old stock Bailey saddle, Gothics, long-cone Aluminum Delta HornLight, etc. Really enjoying how this turned out . . .

(now I just need that og AN307 key!!)

 

[OC_Rolling_Art]

All of these are so beautiful... with some of the most expressive and dignified graphics/styling of the era.

 

[OC_Rolling_Art]

Well, it took 6 months. What can I say ?

Here’s a bike I have always wanted to build. While not as stock original as Marty’s stunning black Excelsior BC, I always wanted to try the black/ivory contrasted with Original Schwinn Aluminum Gothics.
So, here we have an Excelsior badged 1939 BC117 (thanks Jim Taylor) with correct tank (thanks Eric), big chainguard (thanks Kim), big brake, old stock Bailey saddle, Gothics, long-cone Aluminum Delta HornLight, etc. Really enjoying how this turned out . . .

(now I just need that og AN307 key!!)

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Damn!

 

[cyclingday]

The 1938/39 Schwinn, Ace model, BC117 rides again!
This particular bike, is one that’s been passed around the hobby quite a bit, and I was fortunate enough to get a chance to be its next caretaker.
My take on it, was to fully option it out, since it had the optional Spring Fork, and Black and Red paint scheme, I figured why not go all the way, and install the Cyclock and Forebrake.
The catalog list it as a Standard Equipped model, so it’s somewhat basic, until you start checking the option boxes on the order form.
Then it becomes a nice 2nd cousin to the Cycleplane/Motorbike.

I wiped it down, with some 3 in 1 oil, for the photo shoot, to give it that super model wet look.
It won’t look quite as glamorous, once the oil dries out a bit.

Enjoy!

 

[Handle Bar Hoarder]

 

[cyclingday]

Looking good, Richard! @Handle Bar Hoarder
I usually prefer the truss fork to the spring fork, except on these BC models.
I just like the unusual look, of the earlier type, 36 Cycleplane frame, and the addition of the later, 38 type, Spring Fork option.

It looks even more like an early motorcycle with that spring fork on there.

 

[Handle Bar Hoarder]

Looking good, Richard! @Handle Bar Hoarder
I usually prefer the truss fork to the spring fork, except on these BC models.
I just like the unusual look, of the earlier type, 36 Cycleplane frame, and the addition of the later, 38 type, Spring Fork option.
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It looks even more like an early motorcycle with that spring fork on there.

MAN !!!! you know i love this one... look's killer !! nice work !!

 

[PlasticNerd]

My green bc tall frame