I got a new ballooner, and I have questions

[Danny the schwinn freak]

That's my thought.
Circumstance has made you and that bicycle collide at this moment, appreciate it's character and embrace the uniqueness.

Absolutely! I knew that, but sometimes I get ahead of myself and need to be reminded to slow down and appreciate things for what they are. Thank you!

 

[Danny the schwinn freak]

Front fender is not original to that bike. The Fender on it is for a truss fork




Are you sure? There doesn't look like nearly enough room for a regular fork to fit in this dimpled area.

 

[Obi-Wan Schwinnobi]

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Yep...I'm sure. Truss fork threads through center of fork

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[rustjunkie]

Yep...I'm sure. Truss fork threads through center of fork

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Agreed, but it looks like that fender has been with the bike for some time, doesn't it?

 

[Obi-Wan Schwinnobi]

Agreed, but it looks like that fender has been with the bike for some time, doesn't it?

It does

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[island schwinn]

Looks like late 47/early 48?

 

[Danny the schwinn freak]

Looks like late 47/early 48?

Nice! That's good to know

 

[Danny the schwinn freak]

Yep...I'm sure. Truss fork threads through center of fork

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Yes but the dimple or indention for the fork on this fender I have that is off of a truss bike is wider and flatter, but the one on the maroon bike is narrow and curved deep to fit the springer leg perfectly. Not arguing by any means, just confused. And I value your info.

 

[johnboy]

You have a nice bike and I am guessing it is a 1946 based on the letter "B" on the bottom bracket.

 

[Danny the schwinn freak]

You have a nice bike and I am guessing it is a 1946 based on the letter "B" on the bottom bracket.

Awesome! Thank you, I appreciate it.