123totalpack
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I have a question. Would the 65 -67 Stingray seat be the same on the Fastback and the 3 speed?
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65 -67 Stingray Seat
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indycycling
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3-speed what?
stingrayjoe
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KevinBrick
I live for the CABE
65 and up stingray seat differences | Schwinn Stingrays and Other Muscle Bikes
hello im just curious if there is a thred about all the difference between schwinn stingray seats throughout the years. Im not talking about reproduction seats from the 90s but the subtle changes from 65 to the mid 70s. I have a slight understanding but im just want to confirm with other...
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indycycling
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Not so, for example in 68 Deluxe including 3 speed, Fastback including Ramshorn all used silver glitter with mylar chrome strips - this was a one year only seat. For most other years the seat typically spanned more than one year. Generally speaking Standard and Deluxe used different seats, the later typically tufted or deep tufted.
stingrayjoe
Cruisin' on my Bluebird
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Fastback wasnt made in 65. Bit 66 was deep tufted and 67 were regular silver tifted.
60sstuff
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As pertaining to the Original poster question on 65-67 seats.
Some Schwinn Reporter news, Schwinn catalog information, plus photos of a few of my Original seats.
The two smoothie seats (white smooth & silver smooth) are excellent used.
The two rib type (white & silver) are NOS.
In 1965 the two White seats were used depending on J38 or J39 and S/D.
In May of ‘65 the first 3 speed Stingrays (trigger bike) were made available on both J38 and J39 and received the NEW Silver Glow saddles as stated in the Schwinn Reporter.
The Silver Glow seats continued to be used on 66-67 with the 3 speed stik and 5 speed stik shift and all other Stingrays.
The White seats were now gone except over the counter.
1965 seats,
J38 Standard #7030-W (white)
J39 Deluxe, Super Deluxe #7029-W
1966 seats,
J38 #7030-S (silver)
J39 Deluxe, Super Deluxe #7029-S
H36 Fastback #7029-S
In 1967 the tufted / ribbed seats were not padded on the sides (‘67 hard side seat), otherwise the same.
The long box came with the seat and the high loop strut as a set.
NOS high loop with the very crisp rectangle drain hole.
Some Schwinn Reporter news, Schwinn catalog information, plus photos of a few of my Original seats.
The two smoothie seats (white smooth & silver smooth) are excellent used.
The two rib type (white & silver) are NOS.
In 1965 the two White seats were used depending on J38 or J39 and S/D.
In May of ‘65 the first 3 speed Stingrays (trigger bike) were made available on both J38 and J39 and received the NEW Silver Glow saddles as stated in the Schwinn Reporter.
The Silver Glow seats continued to be used on 66-67 with the 3 speed stik and 5 speed stik shift and all other Stingrays.
The White seats were now gone except over the counter.
1965 seats,
J38 Standard #7030-W (white)
J39 Deluxe, Super Deluxe #7029-W
1966 seats,
J38 #7030-S (silver)
J39 Deluxe, Super Deluxe #7029-S
H36 Fastback #7029-S
In 1967 the tufted / ribbed seats were not padded on the sides (‘67 hard side seat), otherwise the same.
The long box came with the seat and the high loop strut as a set.
NOS high loop with the very crisp rectangle drain hole.
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KevinBrick
I live for the CABE
Are the tags all the same on these seats?
quietwon
Look Ma, No Hands!
Thanks for this detailed information. I've been told by a few "experts" that the smoothie silver glo wasn't available at all in 65, yet both of my original standard 3 speeds have them. This puts that concern to rest...greatly appreciated!!
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