Klunker V huh??

[WillWork4Parts]

Here's the photos of the Black Schwinn + Klunker coaster,
Bdg #3557 same parts combination with 5 spd fork, chainguard

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I'd say that one has definitely been repainted, had a little chrome work done, and had some new stainless spokes added.

 

[SoBayRon]

Here's the photos of the Black Schwinn + Klunker coaster,
Bdg #3557 same parts combination with 5 spd fork, chainguard

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Hi @koolbikes, I took the pics posted and the black bike belongs to my friend and neighbor. It’s fake and was likely a Spitfire but now sports the Klunker decal (and the wrong seat tube decal) on fresh powder coat. Not sure how the five speed fork got there. He’ll be bringing it by for a rear hub rebuild soon.

 

[vincev]

wish mine looked that nice but it was used in the southwest. Patina from the sun.........

 

[Xlobsterman]

Hi @koolbikes, I took the pics posted and the black bike belongs to my friend and neighbor. Total fake, it was likely a Spitfire but now sports the Klunker decal (and the wrong seat tube decal) on fresh powder coat. Not sure how the five speed fork got there. He’ll be bringing it by for a rear hub rebuild soon.

YEP, if the head badge is original, it is definitely a Spitfire, since the KLUNKER 5 wasn't produced until a year later in 78...........

 

[Schwinn Sales West]

Here's the photos of the Black Schwinn + Klunker coaster,
Bdg #3557 same parts combination with 5 spd fork, chainguard

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You better move all of those bikes before Moma backs that pristine '58 Impala Convertible out of the driveway.

John

 

[SoBayRon]

You better move all of those bikes before Moma backs that pristine '58 Impala Convertible out of the driveway.

John

There’s more than one of those Impalas at my friend‘s place, pictured along with my humbled ’81.

 

[Schwinn Sales West]

There’s more than one of those Impalas at my friend‘s place, pictured along with my humbled ’81.

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Damm Ron, that is some serious change!
It's a lot of hand work to make the long quarter panels that straight.

John

 

[Xlobsterman]

That rare single speed KLUNKER is for sale again on FB if anyone is interested........................????

Old School Vintage and custom Bicycles,Parts,and Accessories | 1978 Klunker (Originally a Klunker 5) | Facebook

1978 Klunker (Originally a Klunker 5) 1979 Spitfire 5 has Atom Brake $600 each or will sell together for $800 Located in Northwest Indiana. Will trade for Vintage Bicycles/Projects And ?? Let met...

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[Xlobsterman]

For anyone interested, I found this Schwinn KLUNKER for sale on the FB marketplace today.