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No. They're replacements, like the seat and the grips. I wish it still had the originals, but sometimes you take what you can get. If you have a spare set, let me know.Reflectors on the peddles correct?
Thank you!Congrats on the new New World @Oilit ! ...... I've been trying to find an early 47 year stamped SA hub and the earliest one I remember seeing was a 47 - 7. SirMike might be the owner of that one now and I think that one I came across when it was picked up by Matt aka mbstude. Here's one that was also on a Continental. Matt had another Continental with a serial real close to your NW and some info is posted below. It would be interesting to know how many weeks/months it was from the time the raw hub shells were stamped to the time Schwinn had them on the assembly line. I'd take an educated guess and say it was to 6-8 weeks.
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That makes sense. According to Wikipedia, L.A. county has a greater land area than Delaware and Rhode Island combined, and a larger population than 41 of the 50 states, so if this was some kind of registration system, they needed a way to narrow it down!Just hit me in the head after looking at your posting above. Pasadena was in LA County so the G in your stamping is most likely a town designation. There are three G towns in LA County.
Your post sent me looking for Matt's other bike and it took some digging but I found it. You're right, the serial is real close, and going by the ad, the rear hub looks identical. Here are the links:Congrats on the new New World @Oilit ! ...... I've been trying to find an early 47 year stamped SA hub and the earliest one I remember seeing was a 47 - 7. SirMike might be the owner of that one now and I think that one I came across when it was picked up by Matt aka mbstude. Here's one that was also on a Continental. Matt had another Continental with a serial real close to your NW and some info is posted below. It would be interesting to know how many weeks/months it was from the time the raw hub shells were stamped to the time Schwinn had them on the assembly line. I'd take an educated guess and say it was to 6-8 weeks.
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Your post sent me looking for Matt's other bike and it took some digging but I found it. Your right, the serial is real close, and going by the ad, the rear hub looks identical. Here are the links:
Late '40's Schwinn Continental Custom Build | Project Rides
Having gone through a few things recently, I decided that I needed a fun project. I like working on bikes and riding the wheels off of them, so this is the result.. I have one nice original Conti, and decided to do this one up as a custom build. I have some cool parts and pieces on hand and it...thecabe.comAnd the Continental he sold to @SirMike1983 and then bought back is a really nice example. I can see how that would cause second thoughts!48 Schwinn Continental part out | Sell - Trade: Bicycle Parts, Accessories, Ephemera
Ended up with more bikes than I can build lately, so time to simplify things. 1948 Continental 26" men's bike. I believe the frames on these are CroMo. All prices are obo; include shipping in the lower 48. Frame and fork. $125. Has been media blasted and is bare. S7 stainless 3 speed...thecabe.com
'47 Schwinn Continental | Sell - Trade: Bicycle Parts, Accessories, Ephemera
Too many bikes, not enough storage space. Mostly original, and pretty nice opalescent blue Continental. Bike has been disassembled, cleaned, lubed and shined up. It's a very, very nice riding bike. Stainless S6 wheelset, Torrington 10 pedals, 3 speed rear hub. Original lever shifter and...thecabe.com