1948 Schwinn Project Journal

[SJ_BIKER]

This bike has good potential. Rubber can be replaced if in poor shape. Fasteners/ nuts bolts are not chrome plated but cad plated so don't chrome plate those as doing so will mean chipping and cracking when installing/ servicing the bike. Front fender maybe beyond repair as is but wanted ad section may lead to a replacement in similar condition. Chrome parts that don't shine up can also be replaced with better condition parts if you are not going to completely restore the whole thing. Guess the question is how much money does the owner want to spend? Otherwise a good refurbish job maybe ok to retain it's originality

 

[Gimletbikes]

Rolling out the fenders once they're cleaned inside and out should be on the list.

Yes. I was thinking about finding a custom motorcycle shop nearby that could roll them out. Have no concept of what that might cost. I suppose at that point if the paints too rough, I could repaint. That seems like a slippery slope

 

[Gimletbikes]

Good reference info under 1948 heading: B607 DeLuxe Autocycle.

The Schwinn Autocycle | 1938 to 1952

Vintage Schwinn Autocycle were made from 1938 to 1952. This page shows images and text from old catalogs of this classic bicycle.

bikehistory.org

 

[SJ_BIKER]

What's it the serial number? It should be under the crank tube

 

[GTs58]

What's it the serial number? It should be under the crank tube

The owner said he received it in 48 but it has drop centers. Possibly 47 inventory at the place of purchase?

 

[Gimletbikes]

The owner said he received it in 48 but it has drop centers. Possibly 47 inventory at the place of purchase?

What's it the serial number? It should be under the crank tube

Been wondering this myself... btw, what are drop centers? Thanks

 

[SJ_BIKER]

Ok looks like 1946 or earlier.

 

[SJ_BIKER]

List above states 1946 had this flat band aid shaped rack bracket. Sooooo most likely some fasteners are fillister heads type too.

 

[SJ_BIKER]

Also does the clamp bolt have raised letters?
And decal on this tube tended to be lower than 1948 too....this low position also was done on most 46's that I have owned/handled

 

[Gimletbikes]

Yeah - you are nailing it. Embossed seat clamp bolt, bandaid rack bracket and definitely filister head screws. Interesting. So we may have a '46 model here purchased in '48.