Any info on this Schwinn?

[dureel]

This Schwinn looks like it could be from the 40s. It has a fender Indian which seems pretty rare. I'm wondering if you guys have any info on the year and what the value might be, and if it looks like the components are original. Any info would be greatly appreciated!

 

[rollfaster]

Late 40s or early 50s B6 model. Can you post the serial number?

 

[dfa242]

The indian was an after market hood ornament for cars and hot rods in the 50s.

 

[Freqman1]

Like Rob said--post war B6. It is missing the fender light cover and has been house painted. This one is worth more in parts than as a whole. Do some research here on the forum and you will find about what these go for whole and as parts. V/r Shawn

 

[Oilit]

Does the Indian still light up? I'd like to see that!

 

[49autocycledeluxe]

I've seen those Indians before, just not on a bike.

after hanging out here for a while the first thing I would do with a bike like that is remove the repaint and see what is left of the original paint.

as for parting it out,,, what about fiddling with it and take it for a ride?? that is what I would do. I think they made that bike 46 -53 ? 52? big Schwinn head badge says closer to 52 (feel free to correct me)

these bikes are all just parts now. rotating around the world and going on various bikes, sometimes assembling into fully functional bikes.

it looks like you have all the parts to build this bike except for the light. the front brake, as well as the springer was optional. this one is a 1948

 

[49autocycledeluxe]

what does the seat look like underneath?

 

[49autocycledeluxe]

Does the Indian still light up? I'd like to see that!

here ya go!

 

[bobcycles]

I've seen those Indians before, just not on a bike.

after hanging out here for a while the first thing I would do with a bike like that is remove the repaint and see what is left of the original paint.

as for parting it out,,, what about fiddling with it and take it for a ride?? that is what I would do. I think they made that bike 46 -53 ? 52? big Schwinn head badge says closer to 52 (feel free to correct me)

these bikes are all just parts now. rotating around the world and going on various bikes, sometimes assembling into fully functional bikes.

it looks like you have all the parts to build this bike except for the light. the front brake, as well as the springer was optional. this one is a 1948

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awwwwww....that restored bike was one I built on order for a Film Industry Cameraman here in LA years ago.

the memories!!!!!!

 

[1817cent]

Real nice job on that bike Bob!