Information about 1978 Schwinn Klunker 5

[GTs58]

Recent sell on eBay with just a few incorrect parts and bassackwards aftermarket front fender.

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81 Cruiser 5 with rear caliper brake.

1980 SCHWINN CRUISER 5-SPEED BALLOON TIRE BICYCLE B6 PANTHER KLUNKER VINTAGE 80! | eBay

The tires are 26x2.125". CHECK IT OUT! YOU CAN STILL SEE THE INJECTION MOULDING NUBS ON THE TIRES! I was told it was never really ridden much since new. I love these Schwinn B6, Phantom, style bikes!

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[KLUNKER 5]

Here are the badge numbers and serial numbers of my four Klunker 5. Schwinn Reporter introduced to the Stores in an article July / August 1978 edition.

Blue / Badge 3138 / HP590943 / Wisconsin
Blue / Badge 2918 / HP593489 / Northern CA Coast
Black / Badge 2918 / JP525329 / San Jose CA
Red / Badge 3038 / JP527368 / Akron OH

FYI: Bought Black 5 Speed in South Carolina from son of Original Owner. Came with Carlisle Diamond Tread and Spitfire Chain Guard. You make your own conclusion....
Black / Badge 3418 / KP570398

All my other KP Spitfire 5s have Badge Numbers from February 79

 

[KLUNKER 5]

Here are the badge numbers and serial numbers of my four Klunker 5. Schwinn Reporter introduced to the Stores in an article July / August 1978 edition.

Blue / Badge 3138 / HP590943 / Wisconsin
Blue / Badge 2918 / HP593489 / Northern CA Coast
Black / Badge 2918 / JP525329 / San Jose CA
Red / Badge 3038 / JP527368 / Akron OH

FYI: Bought Black 5 Speed in South Carolina from son of Original Owner. Came with Carlisle Diamond Tread and Spitfire Chain Guard. You make your own conclusion....
Black / Badge 3418 / KP570398

All my other KP Spitfire 5s have Badge Numbers from February 79

 

[Jeff54]

Stem, that would be a lightweight 5 and 10 speed quill. Who knew. Here's a 1978:

 

[mrg]

Just noticed in @ KLUNKER 5 add it says front & rear caliper brakes, prototype or misprint?, picture has drum. sure would be alot lighter if that bike exist. oh ya, never seen that stem on a Spitfire/Cruiser?, a lot can change before it hits the showroom!

 

[rixmariscal]

Here are the badge numbers and serial numbers of my four Klunker 5. Schwinn Reporter introduced to the Stores in an article July / August 1978 edition.

Blue / Badge 3138 / HP590943 / Wisconsin
Blue / Badge 2918 / HP593489 / Northern CA Coast
Black / Badge 2918 / JP525329 / San Jose CA
Red / Badge 3038 / JP527368 / Akron OH

FYI: Bought Black 5 Speed in South Carolina from son of Original Owner. Came with Carlisle Diamond Tread and Spitfire Chain Guard. You make your own conclusion....
Black / Badge 3418 / KP570398

All my other KP Spitfire 5s have Badge Numbers from February 79

Would you happen to be selling any of your Klunkers?

 

[Xlobsterman]

Aviation in Hermosa Beach?

Aviation Cyclery was in Manhattan Beach at 1075 Aviation Blvd.

 

[Xlobsterman]

 

[mrg]

Ok, this one is interesting!, picked up this Klunker 5 ( no Klunker chain guard ), was laying on the ground in a pile and had a 50's locking springer on it ( lock half way out but thats another story! ), kinda thought it might be a Klunker buy the HP ser# ( Aug 78 ) & Chair front hub dated 78, checked the badge, 2648- Sept 78 so that falls in line too, similar #'s to one I sold a while back so I though I ck my black K but cant get to it right now and could not read frame #'s in any of my pics here but there is a good one of my badge, 2638, one day before my new one so between that & #'s posted here I'd say It's a OG Klunker, not sure when the the first real Spitfire 5's showed up ( some early Klunkers Schwinn changed guards to Spitfire5 ) but now need to find one of those discarded Klunker guards, in black!, Oh ya, someone put on a white Positron cable, wrong pedals, seat post clamp and sawed off the post but really need a 78 hand brake & black fork!

 

[Xlobsterman]

Ok, this one is interesting!, picked up this Klunker 5 ( no Klunker chain guard ), was laying on the ground in a pile and had a 50's locking springer on it ( lock half way out but thats another story! ), kinda thought it might be a Klunker buy the HP ser# ( Aug 78 ) & Chair front hub dated 78, checked the badge, 2648- Sept 78 so that falls in line too, similar #'s to one I sold a while back so I though I ck my black K but cant get to it right now and could not read frame #'s in any of my pics here but there is a good one of my badge, 2638, one day before my new one so between that & #'s posted here I'd say It's a OG Klunker, not sure when the the first real Spitfire 5's showed up ( some early Klunkers Schwinn changed guards to Spitfire5 ) but now need to find one of those discarded Klunker guards, in black!, Oh ya, someone put on a white Positron cable, wrong pedals, seat post clamp and sawed off the post but really need a 78 hand brake & black fork!View attachment 1705892

It is most likely a KLUNKER 5 from the date codes. Too bad it is missing the guard, because that is what makes the bike what it is. You will be hard pressed to find a guard for it, and if you do, it will most likely cost you a premium to get it......!