1955 schwinn american

[Schmity03]

Just finished putting together this 1955 schwinn american. I'm in search for the rear rack...!

 

[49autocycledeluxe]

same chain guard as my "lightweight" RACER

 

[GTs58]

I don't think the 55 American came with any racks, front or rear. I believe the first middleweight bike to be factory equipped with a rear carrier was the early 57 Jag.

 

[Schmity03]

funny you say that because it didn't have racks when I bought it and i wasnt sure if i should put them on or not hmm..

 

[Schmity03]

When I first brought it home

 

[Schmity03]

Original westwind s7 tires and original tubes they still hold air. I took them off and put them in storage

 

[GTs58]

Just build it the way you want it. The Westwinds were not on any 1955 middleweights, not around yet. It would have originally came with Tornado tires.

 

[56 Vette]

Looking good! Joe