Drosentreter
I live for the CABE
1956 Schwinn Corvette what is correct equipment for these? Catalog images for a deluxe show a tan seat with a crash bar, Tornado Tires, front and rear caliper brakes, 3 speed internal hub. So I want to know what is exactly correct. I have a very particular friend having me restore his 56 and he wants everything as original with the exception of a deluxe conversion from a base model. This means I need/need to know:
1956 dated 3 speed hub(SA?) and shifter linkage, cable, rollers, and shifter.(mint or near mint)
What are the correct grips, and I most likely need a pair(mint or near mint)
Closest match to Schwinn Tornado tires as possible(S7 rim)
Correct bow pedals(mint or near mint)
Correct seat and crash bar (if mine is not correct)
Stainless fender set(mint or near mint)
Seat post collar bolt(mint or near mint)
Maybe a wheelset(depending on 3 speed availability with or without wheel, and condition of my wheelset)
Front and rear caliper rim brakes(mint or near mint)
Rear reflector(mint or near mint)
Correct 1956 sales booklet(the one that hangs on handlebars at dealer)
Correct fender and chainguard hardware(any condition considered)
Questions:
Is my seat correct for a deluxe 56?
What is the correct rear hub for a 56?
What are the correct grips?
What are the correct tires?
Anything else incorrect about the bike?
If someone has a really good original example I would be greatly appreciative. Thanks, Dane
1956 dated 3 speed hub(SA?) and shifter linkage, cable, rollers, and shifter.(mint or near mint)
What are the correct grips, and I most likely need a pair(mint or near mint)
Closest match to Schwinn Tornado tires as possible(S7 rim)
Correct bow pedals(mint or near mint)
Correct seat and crash bar (if mine is not correct)
Stainless fender set(mint or near mint)
Seat post collar bolt(mint or near mint)
Maybe a wheelset(depending on 3 speed availability with or without wheel, and condition of my wheelset)
Front and rear caliper rim brakes(mint or near mint)
Rear reflector(mint or near mint)
Correct 1956 sales booklet(the one that hangs on handlebars at dealer)
Correct fender and chainguard hardware(any condition considered)
Questions:
Is my seat correct for a deluxe 56?
What is the correct rear hub for a 56?
What are the correct grips?
What are the correct tires?
Anything else incorrect about the bike?
If someone has a really good original example I would be greatly appreciative. Thanks, Dane