Elevatorman139
Look Ma, No Hands!
Greetings Cabers,
I've always thought that the cycle trucks were super cool. I hadn't seen one in person, but always liked the idea of having one. I picked up this 1952 last weekend and I am pursuing parts to bring her back to life and I was hoping you could lend your expertise to my search.
*Are the correct rims simply S2'swith heavier gauge spokes?
*I've seen a few different types of cycle truck head badges, does anyone know which is the correct one for 1952? I couldn't find the cycle truck listed in the online Schwinn catalog from that year.
*Is this the correct chain guard from that year? If not, if anyone had pics of what it should be, I would appreciate it.
*In the below link, there are pics of a restored 1952 and it shows a skip tooth clover chainring. Is that correct? I wasn't sure if they were still using skip tooth in the early 50s? Is there a difference(heavier-duty?) between the chain ring and crank for the cycle truck versus one that came on any of the other Schwinn bikes from that year?
*Is the metal bracket that supports the basket a necessity or has anyone fabricated something else to work in its place? If I could find an original without breaking the bank, I would buy it. I'm open to suggestions.
*Lastly, was the sign board made of steel or wood? Haven't seen any for sale, so I plan on making one and attaching it with clamps.
Thank you for any help offered.
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I've always thought that the cycle trucks were super cool. I hadn't seen one in person, but always liked the idea of having one. I picked up this 1952 last weekend and I am pursuing parts to bring her back to life and I was hoping you could lend your expertise to my search.
*Are the correct rims simply S2'swith heavier gauge spokes?
*I've seen a few different types of cycle truck head badges, does anyone know which is the correct one for 1952? I couldn't find the cycle truck listed in the online Schwinn catalog from that year.
*Is this the correct chain guard from that year? If not, if anyone had pics of what it should be, I would appreciate it.
*In the below link, there are pics of a restored 1952 and it shows a skip tooth clover chainring. Is that correct? I wasn't sure if they were still using skip tooth in the early 50s? Is there a difference(heavier-duty?) between the chain ring and crank for the cycle truck versus one that came on any of the other Schwinn bikes from that year?
*Is the metal bracket that supports the basket a necessity or has anyone fabricated something else to work in its place? If I could find an original without breaking the bank, I would buy it. I'm open to suggestions.
*Lastly, was the sign board made of steel or wood? Haven't seen any for sale, so I plan on making one and attaching it with clamps.
Thank you for any help offered.
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The Cycle Truck was Schwinn's Heavy Duty Delivery Bike ( The Work Horse of the Industry) used widely through the 1950's. Beautiful, Tough, Quite Unique and Highly sought after By Collectors. The Cycle Truck has an unique drop stand that quick to service or supported the bike and payload. Cycle...
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