Jewel tank

[oldmtrcyc]

I could tell there were decals under the paint. I spent about 3 hours with a q-tip and lacquer thinner to start removing the red paint. I believe the tank was originally black, as I tested on the bottom before attacking the decal. The decal must have shellac on it. So far, it's going well.

 

[oldmtrcyc]

 

[buickmike]

Well done sir

 

[oldmtrcyc]

Well done sir

Thanks.... I wish it was done! I worked a few hours on it yesterday and had to walk away

 

[Archie Sturmer]

I have seen some conflicting dates when the jeweled tanks were offered for the straight-bar frames.
Also were the tanks the same, except for paint/decals?

I have seen the above jewel-tank, it looks different, for a more curved frame, appears to have been repainted, looks to be from1950 line.

 

[buickmike]

If you have a tank - you have a bike. In this case not a Schwinn bike. Still a nice bike Just get J.C.Higgens frame to match.