Bought 3 Schwinns at an auction . Questions

[HEMI426]

Do you think this is a mid 50's Hornet?

 

[GTs58]

Do you think this is a mid 50's Hornet?

Yes. Easy to take a shot of the serial on the left rear dropout if you're interested in the actual year.

 

[ozzie]

‘56 was the first year I believe for the middleweight. What size tires are fitted to it?

 

[HEMI426]

26

 

[ozzie]

26

Width?

 

[GTs58]

26

In 1955 there was a Hornet and a Deluxe Hornet, both were balloon models. S-2's with 2.125 tires.
In 1956 there was a Hornet middleweight with S-7 rims and a Hornet Deluxe that was a Balloon model.

Like I said earlier, the serial number would have told me everything I needed. Is it a middleweight or a Balloon model? The Spitfire head badge tells me it's a 1955 or a 1956.

 

[Schwinn Sales West]

If you choose to part out the Ladies Hornet bike, I'd be interested in the chainguard with screws/nuts.

John

 

[HEMI426]

Had a chance to tinker in the garage today, the front tire on the Hornet is 26 x 2.125 and the rear is 26 x 2.175. Took a shot of the SN and wiped it down with soapy water, there is still a shine to the paint.

 

[GTs58]

Had a chance to tinker in the garage today, the front tire on the Hornet is 26 x 2.125 and the rear is 26 x 2.175. Took a shot of the SN and wiped it down with soapy water, there is still a shine to the paint.

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Looks like it's a 1954 Hornet. And a nice example.

 

[HEMI426]

Thank you GTs58.