1945-46 Schwinn Dx

[Just Jeff]

Not yet. Work got busy again so I’ve not had the time yet. Still hoping for a break soon

 

[1591Lynch]

My first collectable bike, other than my old Quadangle which I won’t count, was the oddball 1946 Schwinn Dx with the tubular upper rear fender mount.
I have been missing that bike, so I have decided to replace it with another one.
Fun fact, my first one had an Our Own Hardware EZ Speed badge on it. And the new to me one also had an EZ Speed badge as well!
Anyhow, I bought this frame from a fellow CABA member, Barry. Thanks again Barry!
First pic is the frame when I received it a few months ago. Next couple pics are mocking up the collected parts purchased to recreate my first one.






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[1591Lynch]

This (1945-46 Schwinn Dx) article was very interesting as I'm prepared to start restoring a 1946 Schwinn, I took purchased a few years ago. I know little about my bike, so this was good information. I don't know if my 1946 Schwinn had a tank, or a rear rack. I'm hoping someone knows what my Schwinn looked like as new OEM.

 

[coasterbrakejunkie1969]

This (1945-46 Schwinn Dx) article was very interesting as I'm prepared to start restoring a 1946 Schwinn, I took purchased a few years ago. I know little about my bike, so this was good information. I don't know if my 1946 Schwinn had a tank, or a rear rack. I'm hoping someone knows what my Schwinn looked like as new OEM.

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That is not a DX , it may be a D-19 which was the straight bar before it actually was given a name. Mine is 1949 and it came with a tank. If that is a '45/46 I'm thinking it would have had a tank. It is however impossible to tell as it sits. I see it is a fat bar very nice find in any condition.

 

[Deville.bicycles.montreal]

Just need a chain to make it a rider, and some time to paint the tank and she is done
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Looks amazing!! I think some chrome postwar truss rods will really compliment it!

 

[1591Lynch]

Looks amazing!! I think some chrome postwar truss rods will really compliment it!

Ah, very nice! Can I ask where you got your tires?

 

[Deville.bicycles.montreal]

Ah, very nice! Can I ask where you got your tires?

Which ones?? I have a few bikes hahaha

 

[GTs58]

This (1945-46 Schwinn Dx) article was very interesting as I'm prepared to start restoring a 1946 Schwinn, I took purchased a few years ago. I know little about my bike, so this was good information. I don't know if my 1946 Schwinn had a tank, or a rear rack. I'm hoping someone knows what my Schwinn looked like as new OEM.

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I strongly suggest you start a new thread with your questions! Hijacking someone's build thread is more than rude! This is not Facebook, it's a forum and against the rules here and on most other forums.

 

[Just Jeff]

Looks amazing!! I think some chrome postwar truss rods will really compliment it!

I’ve been looking for truss rods for a while now, but the locking fork makes it difficult to find the correct length. Maybe one day I’ll find a set. It’s ok as I like the look without the truss rods.

Hoping to find some time to finally get my tank painted too. Got it primed and ready but haven’t had time yet. This working stuff really gets in the way of the bicycle fun time! Lol

 

[Deville.bicycles.montreal]

I’ve been looking for truss rods for a while now, but the locking fork makes it difficult to find the correct length. Maybe one day I’ll find a set. It’s ok as I like the look without the truss rods.

Hoping to find some time to finally get my tank painted too. Got it primed and ready but haven’t had time yet. This working stuff really gets in the way of the bicycle fun time! Lol

Dan @bicyclebones has some repop ones that have more than enough place to work with your fork! I’ve used started Schwinn truss rods on balooners and lightweights alike, they almost always fit!