1981 Schwinn Scrambler

[Michigan Picker]

Picked it up today
Looks pretty original
Dated 1971 on the headbadge

 

[Michigan Picker]

Dated 1981.....not '71.....typo

 

[DonR82]

Giant made

 

[Michigan Picker]

Giant made

In 1981??!! Schwinn didn't close till 1983

 

[DonR82]

In 1981??!! Schwinn didn't close till 1983

Yes. Look look at the welds! Neck meets the frame! That’s no electro forged. Rivets on head badge. Schwinn use screws. The serial number starts with G not on the head tube, lower back frame. Grips are not correct. Etc .

 

[GTs58]

Does the right rear fork end have a G and then four numbers?

 

[DonR82]

Yes you can see it in the picture

Does the right rear fork end have a G and then fou

Does the right rear fork end have a G and then four numbers?

Does the right rear fork end have a G and then four numbers?

Yes. You can see it in picture

 

[DonR82]

Does the right rear fork end have a G and then four numbers?

 

[GTs58]

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I can’t read it! Looks like it might be 90 for the year of the frame.

 

[Michigan Picker]

I can’t read it! Looks like it might be 90 for the year of the frame.

I'll post a better pic...I know zero about these bikes