Early to mid 60s Schwinn Blue

[Tim s]

There is something IMO about this early blue color. I was in the basement and had to move this bike so brought it outside to the driveway. I had forgotten how beautiful this color is until I brought it outside. Schwinn really got it right with this color. I am also a big fan of coppertone. Anybody agree and have pics to show us? Tim

 

[DonChristie]

It is a great color!

 

[Tim s]

Your Sting Ray looks great Don! Tim

 

[GTs58]

My only Radiant Blue middleweight. And my favorite.

 

[Rivnut]

I assembled a '59 Corvette as well as a '61 Fairlady and painted as close as I could get to that blue. I used Duplicolor's Metalcast Spectra Blue (I got a little heavy handed on the Fairlady) but still think of all the colors that I've tried to replicate, this blue is my favorite.

Just this past week did I come up with the correct double hinged Mewag rack to replace the one that's on it now.

Two other middleweight Schwinns are in the works. A Campus green '69 Typhoon, and an Opal green '59 Tiger. After doing some spray out cards, I might have to change my mind about the blue.

 

[Tim s]

Both are very nice and just a few years apart. Here are mine. Tim

 

[Rivnut]

Am I going to have to get myself a blue Chevy Corvette now?

 

[Tim s]

You did a beautiful job on those bikes Rivnut! Yes you need blue Corvette too.

 

[Rivnut]

I’d appreciate it very much if you’d talk to my wife about that. I keep suggesting it but I get ”there’s no room for the seats for the grandkids.”

 

[Tim s]

Take her for a spin in one and then she will want you to get one. Get the grandkids a little one they can drive around the yard and everyone will be happy. Tim