71 cotton picker single speed sale price

[nick tures]

The top bar decal looks way too low.
That front fender could not be more incorrect

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[Schwinn Sales West]

It’s from Keys Glendale Bicycle Shop

The name of that dealership was Glendale Lock and Key when your bicycle was purchased new. It was a very old Schwinn dealership located on Glendale Ave. and about 57th Ave.

My family's dealership in North Phoenix (27th and Northern) was only a few miles from where your Cotton Picker was purchased. I was married in the church at 58th and Glendale, and worked at Don Sanderson Ford at 53rd and Grand Ave. I might have seen that Cotton Picker riding down the street as I was all over that area in 1971.

John

 

[60sstuff]

That bike does indeed have a 66 SD 20" springer (with s bolts instead of as bolts) on it & possibly front fender (doesn't appear to have chrome braces so it may be a 69 krate fender) That's one of the reasons I was trying to buy the parts off of it.

64, 65 and 66 Super Deluxe springers are the same and all had the AS bolts. Only difference was the later ‘66 steerer tube.
Krates had S bolts.

 

[quietwon]

64, 65 and 66 Super Deluxe springers are the same and all had the AS bolts. Only difference was the later ‘66 steerer tube.
Krates had S bolts.

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Yes, they are the same except for the steer tube. They all had chrome AS bolts. 66's aren't as desirable because of the later style steer tube. The AS bolts on this one have clearly been robbed & replaced with later style cadium S bolts. I believe that this one is a 66 based on the tapered steer tube top nut and the bike having 66 style small cap bow pedals...parts possibly coming off of the same bike. It looks to have the later (smaller diameter) style stem (66+) and it appears to fit the steer tube correctly.
For those that don't know, the steer tube wall was thickened starting in 66 for safety reasons, resulting in the handlebar stem opening having a smaller diameter. This resulted in stems dated 66-up having a smaller diameter. 65 & earlier stems won't fit in a 66+ steer tube. The top nut changed from having a square top edge to having a tapered top edge. If the springer is pulled from the bike, a quick identifier is to look at the bottom of the steer tube shaft...if you see a ring of serrated vertical lines around the tube, then it is a 66 up steer tube (same as a krate). Earlier steer tubes don't have this...this is true for all Schwin Stingray head tubes on all styles of forks, not just springers.

 

[coasterbrakejunkie1969]

Yes, they are the same except for the steer tube. They all had chrome AS bolts. 66's aren't as desirable because of the later style steer tube. The AS bolts on this one have clearly been robbed & replaced with later style cadium S bolts. I believe that this one is a 66 based on the tapered steer tube top nut and the bike having 66 style small cap bow pedals...parts possibly coming off of the same bike. It looks to have the later (smaller diameter) style stem (66+) and it appears to fit the steer tube correctly.
For those that don't know, the steer tube wall was thickened starting in 66 for safety reasons, resulting in the handlebar stem opening having a smaller diameter. This resulted in stems dated 66-up having a smaller diameter. 65 & earlier stems won't fit in a 66+ steer tube. The top nut changed from having a square top edge to having a tapered top edge. If the springer is pulled from the bike, a quick identifier is to look at the bottom of the steer tube shaft...if you see a ring of serrated vertical lines around the tube, then it is a 66 up steer tube (same as a krate). Earlier steer tubes don't have this...this is true for all Schwin Stingray head tubes on all styles of forks, not just springers.

was the 20 inch springer offered as an option after the 1966 SD?

 

[62typhoon]

This would have been easier to show the 'Before " pic along with the restored pic...this is what it was and what it is now. Would have saved all the speculation.
good luck with your sale, very cool picker.

 

[Johnnbass80]

I have a 71 Cotton picker wondering the price these are going for? I rarely ever seen them and the 5 speeds. I’ve been offered crazy offers for it just don’t know what’s fair. It’s a survivor for sure from a no longer in business bike shop in my old neighborhood. I reupholstered the seat, but it’s still the same seat pan.

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I have a 71 Cotton picker wondering the price these are going for? I rarely ever seen them and the 5 speeds. I’ve been offered crazy offers for it just don’t know what’s fair. It’s a survivor for sure from a no longer in business bike shop in my old neighborhood. I reupholstered the seat, but it’s still the same seat pan.

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Hey everyone, one of the members reached out and explained to me what “survivor”was. I thought it was something totally different. It is not a “survivor”. What I meant. Is it survived all these years and back on the road? That’s what I thought “survivor” meant! Did not try to deceive anyone Just ignorant! Lol it is repainted. This was my first build. I appreciate all the feedback hopefully my next ones will go much better! Thank you.

 

[Johnnbass80]

The name of that dealership was Glendale Lock and Key when your bicycle was purchased new. It was a very old Schwinn dealership located on Glendale Ave. and about 57th Ave.

My family's dealership in North Phoenix (27th and Northern) was only a few miles from where your Cotton Picker was purchased. I was married in the church at 58th and Glendale, and worked at Don Sanderson Ford at 53rd and Grand Ave. I might have seen that Cotton Picker riding down the street as I was all over that area in 1971.

John

Wow! Thanks for that beautiful history John you probably did see this bike back in the day. I went to Glendale high school myself then independence high school my senior year.

 

[60sstuff]

was the 20 inch springer offered as an option after the 1966 SD?

No, not from the factory. Mid-year ‘64 thru 1966 (2-1/2 yrs.) was the only time for the first springer.
Over the counter purchase of a springer at your friendly Schwinn dealer after ‘66.

BTW, I like your new avatar.

 

[razinhellcustomz]

I don’t think you’re following yourself, bud lol

Tommy Boys a hard one to follow any one around. To many GRENADED small blocks I guess.