Late 30's Double Curve Roadster?

[jwages]

Hello. I'm thinking of buying this frame. A local guy started a restoration and said the head badge on it (removed for restoration but in his possession) was Excelsior. I dug around and it looks most like a 30s Roadster, but I'm new to collecting and I have no clue. The Schwinn site says the serial number belongs to a 1955 Schwinn. I checked the 55 catalog and don't see anything like it.

 

[pedal_junky]

Not a Schwinn guy, but I'm thinking '38. Here's a catalog image.

 

[Freqman1]

Serial leads me to believe '38 as well. That frame needs to be dirt cheap because building on like that is gonna cost way more than finding one complete. V/r Shawn

 

[keith kodish]

Pre war Schwinn serial numbers

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[Obi-Wan Schwinnobi]

I would avoid that frame... extra holes and the head tube looks to have been reattached at some point... very half ass I might add... you don't want to be riding that and have that give way...


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[jwages]

Thanks for the replies.

Obi-Wan, I hadn't noticed the weld issue but wouldn't have been sure about it anyway. That's pretty disappointing. The seller is offering a period correct crank set, the frame and head badge for 50 bucks.

 

[Freqman1]

Thanks for the replies.

Obi-Wan, I hadn't noticed the weld issue but wouldn't have been sure about it anyway. That's pretty disappointing. The seller is offering a period correct crank set, the frame and head badge for 50 bucks.

If its the correct crank set then that and the badge are worth $50. I'd take a better look at the weld on the head tube. Just looks like the top was welded to me. If its straight I'd go for it, V/r Shawn

 

[rustjunkie]

What's the symbol above the serial #?

 

[Danny the schwinn freak]

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What's the symbol above the serial #?

Almost looks like the Union logo? Weird!

 

[jwages]

Pre war Schwinn serial numbers View attachment 652119

Keith, thanks for the serial numbers. I'm guessing the frame I posted is machine stamped? It's pretty clean.