December-built Sting-Rays...

[indycycling]

Who equipped the ‘64 S/D with a square back strut and a polo seat is a mystery, as I’ve never seen one advertised that way.
Various dealers or owners will do their personal modifications.

Thanks Chris - same for J33 then too?

 

[Sportyworty]

Not as interesting as an early Stingray but while dating my first year offered 75 Scambler it showed MK. Schwinn Chicago for 75 format is 2 letters so MK is Dec.1974. I will have to keep an eye out for earlier dates.

 

[quietwon]

Thanks Chris - same for J33 then too?

I'm really curious about the J33 seats as well!!

 

[60sstuff]

Thanks Chris - same for J33 then too?

This ^^^ is a different story.
No Super Deluxe Stingrays with the Solo Polo seat, but a J33, yes.

Interesting read from the Aug. 64 Schwinn Reporter.
It seems in late ‘64 you could get a Standard Stingray J38 with the Solo Polo and square back strut with the Springer = (J33).

I have seen several photos over they years of Original bikes that support this. Below is an L4 Lime with heavy forks knocks that sold recently in 2022.

 

[indycycling]

This ^^^ is a different story.
No Super Deluxe Stingrays with the Solo Polo seat, but a J33, yes.

Interesting read from the Aug. 64 Schwinn Reporter.
It seems in late ‘64 you could get a Standard Stingray J38 with the Solo Polo and square back strut with the Springer = (J33).

I have seen several photos over they years of Original bikes that support this. Below is an L4 Lime with heavy forks knocks that sold recently in 2022.

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Thanks for this great info Chris - settles the score here

So on the L4 Lime you shared, if this is a J33 did someone add the fenders? thanks

 

[60sstuff]

Thanks for this great info Chris - settles the score here

So on the L4 Lime you shared, if this is a J33 did someone add the fenders? thanks

Michael,
Yes it looks like someone added the fenders.
I’ve arrowed the screws on both fenders that points to a modification.

 

[indycycling]

Michael,
Yes it looks like someone added the fenders.
I’ve arrowed the screws on both fenders that points to a modification.

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Awesome Chris, thanks for clarifying and again for putting this one to bed! Updating my records and you are once again cited as the source

I wish I had a collection of the Reporters, what awesome resources they are - looks like you may have the full library? When did they start and end? Has anyone reproduced or copied these? I'd certainly pay for a set, would be an amazing addition to the collection

 

[60sstuff]

Awesome Chris, thanks for clarifying and again for putting this one to bed! Updating my records and you are once again cited as the source

I wish I had a collection of the Reporters, what awesome resources they are - looks like you may have the full library? When did they start and end? Has anyone reproduced or copied these? I'd certainly pay for a set, would be an amazing addition to the collection

The Schwinn Reporters, plus the Factory Schwinn bicycle and parts books are one of my prized possessions.

The big black 3 ring binder holds a complete set (63-66) of the reporters.
Also have most of 1967.

 

[indycycling]

The Schwinn Reporters, plus the Factory Schwinn bicycle and parts books are one of my prized possessions.

The big black 3 ring binder holds a complete set (63-66) of the reporters.
Also have most of 1967.

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Gold right there! Jealous