Found Early Postwar Paramount fenders/wire type braces.

[cyclingday]

Thanks, that sounds like a good plan.
I’ll do just that.

 

[Schwinn Sales West]

Thanks, that sounds like a good plan.
I’ll do just that.

It’s good advice to make the first one out of a coat hanger to experiment. When bending metal it Springs Back so you have to make your pattern smaller to compensate. I’d start at -10% and experiment with your final material. John

 

[cyclingday]

Just as a follow up to the discussion here, I rectified the issues I was having with the rear braces, thanks to @JSchwinn and his generosity.
It turns out, that both the front and upper rear braces are the same part, and only the lower rear is longer on the Paramount Tourist frame application.
The rear brace was made as discussed at 14” inches even.
The fenders fit snug, but there is plenty of clearance all the way around with the S-6 rim wheelset.
The S-8 rim with the Schwinn Puff, high pressure tire option would have even greater clearance.
So even though it looks tight, everything is very well fitted.

Now I’ll I have to do, is fit the brake cables, and this one is ready for the road.
Thanks, for all of the helpful hints guys!
Flipping that upper brake bridge bracket around, turned out to be exactly the right remedy for the tall frame application.

 

[Schwinn Sales West]

Just as a follow up to the discussion here, I rectified the issues I was having with the rear braces, thanks to @JSchwinn and his generosity.
It turns out, that both the front and upper rear braces are the same part, and only the lower rear is longer on the Paramount Tourist frame application.
The rear brace was made as discussed at 14” inches even.
The fenders fit snug, but there is plenty of clearance all the way around with the S-6 rim wheelset.
The S-8 rim with the Schwinn Puff, high pressure tire option would have even greater clearance.
So even though it looks tight, everything is very well fitted.
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Now I’ll I have to do, is fit the brake cables, and this one is ready for the road.
Thanks, for all of the helpful hints guys!
Flipping that upper brake bridge bracket around, turned out to be exactly the right remedy for the tall frame application.

That's a PERFECT old man's bike!

It just needs an Old Man to ride it.

Great vison and "period execution" in the restoration.

John

 

[cyclingday]

Thanks, John!
I turn 66 this year, so I think I’m officially an old man now, so this one fits me perfect!