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Cool little 20 incher. Those winged badges were only used on a few specific 1950's Schwinn lightweights such as the Varsity. It was also used on later lightweights when the badge was reduced to the 3.25" size during the 60's.
i dont know too much about 50s bikes. a buddy told me the serial number was a 52. the serial number is f 9 8 7 2 2. as far as the badge ive seen those on some 50s lightweights. the badge is rivited on ,seems to be original, but iv never seen one on a balloon tire bike. thanks for any info
That serial number was recorded 12/04-12/05/1952. Being this late in the year your bike would definitely be a 1953 model and more than likely it was a J-40 Meteor. The 1952 J-40 was not a cantilever bike.
Interesting note on this model. It went from a DX frame in 52 to a cantilever frame in 53 and was named the Meteor. In 54 the model number was changed to J-32 and it was called a Wasp. Then it was totally discontinued for 1955 with leaving just the Spitfire and Hornet 20" ballooners. The middleweights added to the loss of the balloon tired bikes and the J-32 balloon was now a middleweight F-32 named the American.
The 52 J-40 was a "DX" style frame. Here's the one I bought that was advertised as a 68 StingRay a few years ago. Two shots - one as bought, the other as now.
The third and fourth shots are a 54 Canti-framed rider built from a frame (before and after).
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The 52 J-40 was a "DX" style frame. Here's the one I bought that was advertised as a 68 StingRay a few years ago. Two shots - one as bought, the other as now.
The third and fourth shots are a 54 Canti-framed rider built from a frame (before and after).
REC
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