Help identifying the year and possibly the model

[AS-1]

My way is the "civilized" way. You might not want to know how us Rednex do it.

 

[Schwinn Sales West]

I would use threaded rod with a nut and washer on each side of each drop out. Mark the center point of the rod. Then screw the pairs of nuts in or out to gradually and precisely space the triangle.

Equal pressure will not result in an equal bend, because the two different sides are not the same in construction. The pressed indents are different.

We can disagree on the way to achieve the bend, but one thing remains. You need a way to measure the direction of the bend, and how much it was bent. You cannot do this blind and be assured a good "centered" result. The rear spacing over the lock nuts can be "dead on" your measurement and the frame still not be in alignment (front wheel to rear wheel) unless you have a way to measure the alignment.

It's really not hard guys, it takes almost no tools.

John

 

[Olde City Bicycles]

Hello, I have what I believe is a 1946 Schwinn Continental but it doesn't exactly what I have seen on the internet for that model or year. It appears to be the original paint and decals and pin striping. It is a external 3 speed hub with a derailleur. Any help is appreciated.

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I've seen one similar, not as old as yours. Lawrence owned or owns, with a front pork chop drum brake. Everything about your Continental points to pre 1946. I 100% agree with Juvela.

 

[Jim sciano]

I am thrilled to say that I picked up this gem from @HerrOtto today. It was great to meet him and have some discussions about this beautiful bike. Great seller and I can’t wait to start refurbishing/preserving this beautiful piece of history. Also, in 2022 I was able to pick up one of the other early continentals that was owned and discussed by Balloontyre. I have always enjoyed the early continental’s. Up until 2021 I always thought the first year continentals had the stainless fenders. Then, I found my first maroon one with the painted fenders and early down tube decal and all of you guys here on the cabe, came together and were able to figure out the mystery. Since then, the real “first year” continentals have become my new obsession. My “continental” stable continues to grow as well as my knowledge of these unique bikes. Thanks to everyone here on the cabe.

 

[DrRumack80]

Congratulations! Beautiful collection. That has to be one of the rarest Schwinn lightweights. Oh, and thank you for removing the temptation.

 

[SirMike1983]

I like the New World look on the early ones - painted fenders and box stripes.

 

[Jim sciano]

I like the New World look on the early ones - painted fenders and box stripes.

I agree. I have always loved the box stripes.

 

[SirMike1983]

There is a 1940s era catalog in Deal or No Deal right now (not mine). What interested me is what appears to be a rare ad for the early-style Continental on the last page before the Index.

(Ad here: https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/v...ycle-supply-co-catalogue.238601/#post-1646199).

 

[GTs58]

There is a 1940s era catalog in Deal or No Deal right now (not mine). What interested me is what appears to be a rare ad for the early-style Continental on the last page before the Index.

(Ad here: https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/v...ycle-supply-co-catalogue.238601/#post-1646199).

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Looks like that was put together in 1946. I wonder if they had a pre-war cycle truck there for sale. Schwinn didn’t produce any cycle trucks in 1945 or 1946, first post war cycle truck was a 47.