1958 schwinn catalog

[Tomato John]

I am looking for info for my 58 schwinn (serial k895538). Found a list of catalogs on bikehistory.org with all but 1958. What’s up with that? Did schwinn print a catalog that year?

 

[GTs58]

I don't believe one exists for 58. There is a member here that works for Dorel/Pacific Cycle and when I asked about this he said that they don't even have a copy of a catalog for that year.

 

[Tomato John]

I don't believe one exists for 58. There is a member here that works for Dorel/Pacific Cycle and when I asked about this he said that they don't even have a copy of a catalog for that year.

Wonder why? Can I assume that the 59 models are essentially the same as the 58’s?

 

[GTs58]

Wonder why? Can I assume that the 59 models are essentially the same as the 58’s?

1959 was a big transition year for most all of the Schwinns. You would be better off assuming the 57 models were the same. What model are we talking about?

 

[Tomato John]

1959 was a big transition year for most all of the Schwinns. You would be better off assuming the 57 models were the same. What model are we talking about?

Tornado

 

[Tomato John]

1959 was a big transition year for most all of the Schwinns. You would be better off assuming the 57 models were the same. What model are we talking about?

 

[GTs58]

Oh, I guess using a 57 catalog image isn't going to work in this case.

How about this? Promo for the new 58 Tornado before Christmas 57

And this, but the chain ring, pedals, seat, reflector, grips and stem are not correct.

 

[Tomato John]

Oh, I guess using a 57 catalog image isn't going to work in this case.

How about this?
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And this, but the chain ring, pedals, seat, reflector, grips and stem are not correct.
View attachment 1076313

That’s a start. Thanks. Just wish I could find a pic or list with all the correct parts....

 

[rennfaron]

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/1958-schwinn-tornado-vintage-cruiser-1911405063

https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/schwinn-26-tornado-fs.20358/

These might be closer to original. The first one appears to have the correct pedals, not the second.

Is yours a 26" or 24" because that would make a difference for some of the parts?

Front fender - https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Schwinn-Bicycle-Front-fender-from-Tornado-Deluxe-model/323904637760 - you will need to let it sit in the mud for a few years to get it to match the "patina" on your bike though

 

[Eric Amlie]

When I took these catalog pics, now on Tom Findlay's website, I thought it was the '59 catalog.
Did I get it wrong?

http://www.trfindley.com/flschwinn_1951_1960/1959_11.html

Edit: Please ignore. Wrong year. Not through my first cup of coffee yet. Can't seem to delete my post.