Finally got a Schwinn!

[kwoodyh]

Found this Schwinn American at a junk shop in Rolla Missouri on my road trip back from picking up the Huffman Bluegrass, basically complete except the wheels paid 30 bucks for it. Sorry for the crappy photos I'll post more better ones(Arkansas speak) in a few days! Still need to determine a year for it.

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[Freqman1]

Serial number on drop out will tell ya. V/r Shawn

 

[kwoodyh]

Better picture, chrome fenders make it a 63 and later?

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[Oilit]

Better picture, chrome fenders make it a 63 and later?View attachment 641433View attachment 641434


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That's right according to the catalog, and 1965 was the last year for the American. So your serial number should start with a letter for the month, then the second character will be "3" or "4" if it's 1963 or 1964, or "A" if it's 1965.

 

[kwoodyh]

Awesome I'll check it out in the morning!


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[GTs58]

The 1962 Deluxe American had chrome fenders.

 

[kwoodyh]

The 1962 Deluxe American had chrome fenders.

Late 62? The adds I looked at tout the addition of chrome fenders for the 63 models?


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[kwoodyh]

What measurement difference is there between a king size and a standard American model?


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[kwoodyh]

2" taller seat post tube and steering tube is also longer?


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[Goldenrod]

I like these bikes for riding around the neighborhood.