Xlobsterman
Cruisin' on my Bluebird
I already explained that in my prior post: https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/1976-schwinn-heavy-duti.246143/page-2#post-1696428
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I already explained that in my prior post: https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/1976-schwinn-heavy-duti.246143/page-2#post-1696428
GTs58
I'm the Wiz, and nobody beats me!
That's pure speculation. You're guessing by using a customer brochure that you have no idea of when it was compiled, published and distributed.
Xlobsterman
Cruisin' on my Bluebird
Everything surrounding the "California Cruiser" is pure speculation since there is no documented proof to substantiate anyones theory's or opinions! But hey, this message thread is supposed to be about when the HD changed the style of the chainguard used.
Let's keep it on topic. Any further mentions of the California Cruiser in this thread will be deleted.
koolbikes
I live for the CABE
Thank You Dave ...
Let's see some Photos with Serial Numbers and Head Badge 4-digit Numbers of "YOUR" Late 1976 Schwinn Heavy Duty bicycles ...
Sept., Oct., Nov., December
Bradies Bicycle Shop
Finally riding a big boys bike
I was born in October of 1976 so aside from the copyright infringement fiasco of 1976 cruiser names I've had an interest in finding bikes made when I was because no matter how hard I try I'm always more self centered than I thought I was.
I have a Heavy Duty made in October of 1976. It has the newer chain guard and a build date of March 28th 1977. I also have a Spitfire made in October of 1976 with the new chain guard and a build date of July 28th 1977.
It's crazy how late that one was built after it was made... 9 months lag time.
I have a Heavy Duty made in October of 1976. It has the newer chain guard and a build date of March 28th 1977. I also have a Spitfire made in October of 1976 with the new chain guard and a build date of July 28th 1977.
It's crazy how late that one was built after it was made... 9 months lag time.
GTs58
I'm the Wiz, and nobody beats me!
I just finished taking a long ride around the neighborhood and came across a few 26" 1977 Typhoons and Hollywoods. It sure seems that the 1977 brochure pictures are pretty much worthless since all those examples had the new chainguards along with the 1977 Heavy-Duti. Just another small detail of reality.
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Xlobsterman
Cruisin' on my Bluebird
The Heavy Duti, Typhoon, Spitfire, and the other bike I can no longer mention were all built on the same middleweight frame during this same point in time. Why there was a such gap in the build dates is still a mystery, and another topic full of speculatory theories and opinions!
Xlobsterman
Cruisin' on my Bluebird
WOW, you must live in a great neighborhood if you can just take one ride and see all those bikes built in 1977 in one small geographic area!
Rusty Klunker
Wore out three sets of tires already!
With few exceptions the big auto makers would bring out the new models end of Sept, Oct1. You could count on it, hey lets go see whats on the sales floor.
I think its been determined many times over the SN stamp date has nothing to do with the frame build date, just the date it was stamped.
I know I've said it before but just like big auto, there had to be a week where Schwinn said "this starts the new year!"
Whether it was parts, logistics, taxes or to catch Christmas sales with a "new model".
Someone had to be on the ball with flyers/ads and parts to match the new model.
JMO
I think its been determined many times over the SN stamp date has nothing to do with the frame build date, just the date it was stamped.
I know I've said it before but just like big auto, there had to be a week where Schwinn said "this starts the new year!"
Whether it was parts, logistics, taxes or to catch Christmas sales with a "new model".
Someone had to be on the ball with flyers/ads and parts to match the new model.
JMO
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