Does Anyone Have A 1949 Catalog

[rustjunkie]

What I found interesting is that upon closer inspection I discovered which Schwinn came with this
crank which I found at a local bike shop years ago.

Different I think? isn't the chainring is press-fit and peened to the cottered crank?

 

[rustjunkie]

Not sure if this is what you’re looking for.
I have a dealers Schwinn catalog. There’s no year on the book.
The top of the line being the B607 Deluxe.

Would be a great addition to the paper archive

http://thecabe.com/forum/threads/pa...tions-schematics-non-discussion-thread.70318/

 

[2jakes]

I believe the catalog posted above is 1948 and 99.9% sure there was not a catalog issued for 49'

There is no mention of the “year" or the word “catalog” on this material
by Schwinn Company from Chicago.

I used the word “catalog” to describe what I have.
It’s by Schwinn in Chicago made exclusively for bike dealers only.

On the back of the “book” are three ring holes with built-in paper clips
so that the dealer would add the latest product from Schwinn.
The latest insert is the B-607 Deluxe.
This being the top of the line model for a specific time frame.

Obviously there was more to follow by Schwinn but this is where
it ends for this particular dealer’s book or “catalog”.
I’m 100 % sure on this.

 

[Wayne Adam]

I have a '49 B-6, but it has the painted fork legs to match the bike. It is waiting to be restored, I have the light & correct tires for it.
Also, the seat that is on it is original, but not a Phantom seat. Maybe the chrome fork and Phantom seat were options.

 

[rustjunkie]

when you say restored, you mean cleaned up a bit and ridden, right? :eek:
That's a beauty, Wayne

 

[2jakes]

I have a '49 B-6, but it has the painted fork legs to match the bike. It is waiting to be restored, I have the light & correct tires for it.
Also, the seat that is on it is original, but not a Phantom seat. Maybe the chrome fork and Phantom seat were options.

With regards to your bicycle, this Schwinn dealer’s book has the B-6 listed as

B607 DeLuxe

The options on the fork:

Part number ~ 9770 ~ Spring Fork Assembly: 7” Stem for 5 3/8 Frame Head.
(Specify Color)...............$10.50 (dealer)

There’s no mention or illustrations for chrome fork in the book.
I’m not saying that the chrome fork was not an option.
But it’s not listed on this Schwinn dealer’s book.
Perhaps later it was an option.

I like the painted fork legs, they are unique.
The saddle on the book looks the same as what you have.

There are no phantom style saddle options.
At least not on this dealer’s book.
I cannot scan the pages to illustrate right now.

As has already been mentioned by rustjunkie...

Clean up & enjoy it "as is”.

It’s a beauty!

 

[Wayne Adam]

2jakes......Thanks for that information.............Wayne

 

[bikepaulie]

1952 Model W3MFC with the stamped chainring.

 

[REC]

This is an original '49 B-507 (no tank, truss as opposed to spring fork) and is pretty much NOS. I now have a tank for it, but can't bring myself to put it on. I like it like it is.

REC

 

[cyclingday]

I'd like to see a copy for the B6 reference. Few people realize it but '49 was the ultimate year for the post war B6. In addition to the regular options such as Cycle Lock and spring fork you could get the Phantom style seat and lit rack along with chrome fork legs. 1949 is the only year I have see the chrome legs advertised for. I have all the parts to build a full boogie '49 B6 with dual drums in addition to all of the previously mentioned options. V/r Shawn

1949 was also the only year that the B6 was issued as a dual drum brake specific model and not as an optional extra.