1952 Schwinn Panther

[Jay81]

Picked up this '52 panther a couple months ago. Just about done cleaning it up, and got it rideable now. When I got it, the chain had a few sections that were frozen up with rust, and I got all the links freed up. Replaced a bunch of missing and bent spokes and trued the wheels. Greased the bearings. Rides great now. Still need to clean up and re-install the rear fender. I hope to find an original paint rack, tank and light with patina to match the bike, and a front fender. Here's a few pics of what it looks like now, and last pic is what it looked like when I bought it.

 

[WES PINCHOT]

NICE START FOR A PANTHER!
GOOD LUCK.
IF YOU WANT A SMOOTH BRASS KEY CUT TO FIT THE CYCLE LOCK
OR A BROKEN KEY REMOVED OR LOCK REPAIR, I CAN HELP!
EMAIL ME DIRECT AT [email protected]
WES PINCHOT

 

[jacob9795]

Looking good! Nice tires too!

 

[GTs58]

Kick me in the head, but I like it the way it sits now.

 

[Schwinn lover]

Just love them Panthers,,,, even if you motor them

 

[Long Beach Leo]

Don't worry or overthink it--riding your bike stripped down is awesome. I found a '51 Panther, frame only, on craigslist, blended it with parts from an unwanted girls bike and a friend laced up some modern aluminum rims w Big Apple tires, and voila! Easy Rider.