1963 Schwinn Traveler...Just Got It

[HARPO]

Look what I found under the saddlebag. Valley Stream is about a half hour or so from my house. That will remain on the bike, of course.

 

[juvela]

Look what I found under the saddlebag. Valley Stream is about a half hour or so from my house. That will remain on the bike, of course.

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thank you

have been waiting to find out how it read

bike note -

IIRC the Jawa/Favorit agent for the U.S. market was located in Valley Stream for many a yar...

company called "American Jawa"

they were also an agent for other products from the export group MOTOKOV PRAHA such as chain hoists, Barum tyres, sidecars, etc.

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[HARPO]

The local Police Dept.'s would place those on any kids bike so they had a record of the original owner. And if it was ever removed, it still showed scratches where the plate was. Lol...serial number was a better ID though!

 

[Rollo]

Nice find ... here's a pic of the '63 Traveler that I had ...

 

[juvela]

Nice find ... here's a pic of the '63 Traveler that I had ...

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thanks for sharing your example!

is lighting system a Miller?


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[phantom]

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thanks for sharing your example!

is lighting system a Miller?


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If it isn't it should be.

 

[Eric Amlie]

Nice find ... here's a pic of the '63 Traveler that I had ...

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That looks like a '64 chain guard to me.

 

[Rollo]

That looks like a '64 chain guard to me.

Frame dated late '63

 

[Rollo]

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thanks for sharing your example!

is lighting system a Miller?


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Yes Miller gen lights ... my '67 Collegiate also came with a Miller gen lights ...

 

[Schwinny]

I've got a soft spot for these. They were just so over the top. All the options and glitz. I think this is the first single speed I've seen.
I was always under the impression that the starburst head badge was a 61' anomaly.
Over time I've found three and I seem to remember they were all on 61 models.