1955 schwinn hornet

[furrycnorm]

Picked up a 55 hornet today. How hard will it be to find a matching tank? Or do they make any good straight bar repops? I'd like to keep the original paint on the bike if I can. Also need a rack for the back, are those fairly common?

 

[Freqman1]

A matching tank may be difficult based on color/condition. There were repos made but I'd probably try to find an original and patina restore it to match the bike. Expect to pay $250 give or take for a decent tank. The rack is fairly easy $25-50. Place some ads in the wanted section. A pic of your bike would probably help as well. V/r Shawn

 

[furrycnorm]

Heres a couple shots, haven't cleaned her up yet...fresh barn find.

 

[bladerunner1955]

Picked up a 55 hornet today. How hard will it be to find a matching tank? Or do they make any good straight bar repops? I'd like to keep the original paint on the bike if I can. Also need a rack for the back, are those fairly common?

I have a very nice tank I might not use as I just dialed in a new bike that is red and cream. Wont be able to let it go for $250.00,

 

[furrycnorm]

I have a very nice tank I might not use as I just dialed in a new bike that is red and cream. Wont be able to let it go for $250.00,

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Nice looking tank, just what I need