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Correct derailleur for Fast Back 5 Speed

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That would be the Schwinn Approved that a lot of the 10 speeds used in those years, the Huret built one that looked like the Sprint Derailleur. I have a 1969 in parts and it had that derailleur, so did my 1968 Stik Shift 5 Speed and my 1968 Apple Krate.
I can send a photo if you need one.
Hope this helps, Rob
 
That would be the Schwinn Approved that a lot of the 10 speeds used in those years, the Huret built one that looked like the Sprint Derailleur. I have a 1969 in parts and it had that derailleur, so did my 1968 Stik Shift 5 Speed and my 1968 Apple Krate.
I can send a photo if you need one.
Hope this helps, Rob
That does help Rob a pic would be great. Thanks, Shawn
 
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Not the nicest example but this is what you are looking for.
The Shimano GT100 took over in 1970 but none of my Krates ever had one. I saw a picture in a Stingray book of a 1971 Orange Krate with a GT100 but I do not think it is original. Most likely a dealer replacement.
 
Shawn,

Not that it matters, unless someone is doing a correct nut/bolt 5 Speed.
There are a few differences in the derailleur used from ‘66 - ‘73.

The ‘66 Fastbacks used the Sprint unit with smooth wheels.
The “Schwinn“ unit continued to use the smooth wheels into 1970 and maybe beyond.
The 72-73 used wheels with the teeth for better control of the chain.

My ‘70 Pea Picker with smooth wheels.
My ‘73 Sunset Orange with the tooth wheels.

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Shawn,

Not that it matters, unless someone is doing a correct nut/bolt 5 Speed.
There are a few differences in the derailleur used from ‘66 - ‘73.

The ‘66 Fastbacks used the Sprint unit with smooth wheels.
The “Schwinn“ unit continued to use the smooth wheels into 1970 and maybe beyond.
The 72-73 used wheels with the teeth for better control of the chain.

My ‘70 Pea Picker with smooth wheels.
My ‘73 Sunset Orange with the tooth wheels.

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thanks again, awesome info Chris - captured in my Compendium for future reference
 
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