Found today on CL. 1953 varsity world 3 speed. Wrong parts? (obvious and not so obvious)

[Jim Barnard]

Did a few improvements!

Yep, just about British Racing Green.

Routed the rear brake cable in the CG clip after a basement search for a long cable.

These NOS British levers resemble the old style Schwinn ones. Tried to use old grey casings on the brake and shifter cables. Maybe the chubbies should have been black... ?

A Schwinn Speedster donated the wheels, seat and calipers.

Finally got the chance to use these NOS Goodyear Nylon Rib tires.

It is a bigger bike than it looks. Ride is tight. Stops on a dime. Replaced the Brampton trigger with an old S/A until I find a Brampton Hub

I wish to thank the makers of Goof Off, Rock-Miracle Paint Remover Semi-paste, Sturmey Archer Gearhub Oil, Maguires Medium Cut Cleaner and Bruichladdich 8 year Scotch.

After tomorrows ride around New London, I suspect I will be willing to trade this for something that is not red and that George Jetson would ride.

Thanks

Jim

 

[Sven]

Turned out great!

 

[rollfaster]

Sweet!!

 

[Allrounderco]

Wow, a lot of work, but that came out great!

 

[Eric Amlie]

Love the green(and the car too).
That's one heckuva shop you have there!

 

[schwinnlax]

I also have a '53 Varsity, but the cables were replaced, so don't know if my routing is original. It has a Brampton 3 speed hub, but an SA shifter, which must have been replaced early, since it is a mid-late '50s style. I have the original seat, but in the picture I've put on a Brooks B66. This one also has the cycle lock. Last year for that, I believe.

 

[Eric Amlie]

Really nice condition!

 

[rollfaster]

Thats amazing!!

 

[schwinnlax]

Thanks! Don’t want to hijack this thread, but it does seem most of these early ‘50s bikes with the winged decals did not survive well. This one was actually for sale for a while before I picked it up. The cycle lock was a cool “extra” on this bike. Rides wonderful. The only negative is the frame is a bit short for me, but I still enjoy riding it.

 

[Matt B]

What year is the A-H 3000? Got more pics? ........Oh, and cool bike too!!!