Please excuse my Schwinn ignorance... or is that Schwignorance?
So I picked up this cool '49 Schwinn D-19... basically, a Hornet before it was called a Hornet. I had plans to un-do the "obviously incorrect" addition of some B model parts... the Phantom style reflector, tail-light rack, and the (not installed right now) Phantom saddle. Also, I was going to put the "correct" Schwinn grips on it. BUT.....
Reflector is riveted on with correct rivets and washers, just like factory. That lead my down the "what if" rabbit hole. Do any of you Schwinn experts suppose that this bike could have been equipped this was when new, or at least, upgraded to this by the dealer? Every seen one like this?
Things for sure.... the rims don't match. Rear is a S-2, while the front is a Lobdel flat-top. I suspect the bike had a collision, at which time a replacement rim was added along with a replacement right fork leg (paint scheme is B model, not the 3 lines Hornet style). Rack has had a black spray paint re-do over the top of original black. Also, previous owner had the wheels re-laced, so it has new spokes.
Opinions?
So I picked up this cool '49 Schwinn D-19... basically, a Hornet before it was called a Hornet. I had plans to un-do the "obviously incorrect" addition of some B model parts... the Phantom style reflector, tail-light rack, and the (not installed right now) Phantom saddle. Also, I was going to put the "correct" Schwinn grips on it. BUT.....
Reflector is riveted on with correct rivets and washers, just like factory. That lead my down the "what if" rabbit hole. Do any of you Schwinn experts suppose that this bike could have been equipped this was when new, or at least, upgraded to this by the dealer? Every seen one like this?
Things for sure.... the rims don't match. Rear is a S-2, while the front is a Lobdel flat-top. I suspect the bike had a collision, at which time a replacement rim was added along with a replacement right fork leg (paint scheme is B model, not the 3 lines Hornet style). Rack has had a black spray paint re-do over the top of original black. Also, previous owner had the wheels re-laced, so it has new spokes.
Opinions?
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