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Let’s see some late 70’s/early 80’s Cruisers and Spitfires

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Here is my 1980 Black cruiser with original paint and original gold decals. A few upgrades here and there. New pedals, seat post and shiny new chromed fork.
I also added new knobby tires and a few other minor touches. Overhauled the Bendix yellow band kickback to new condition and added stainless steel spokes.
I wanted a 1983 model but they are very hard to find and I would be willing to do trades for that model so keep me in mind if you are selling your '83 Schwinn Cruiser. This bike however looks and runs like out of the box and couldn't be happier. Special Thanks to Dan @bicyclebones for sending me the right saddle seat post clamp. Greatly appreciated!

One important note, if you know anyone that have NOS 80-83 Gold Schwinn Cruiser Decals, I could use a set but must be GOLD. Thanks in advance.

Shouts to @Freqman1 @cyclingday @New Mexico Brant @Dave Stromberger @DonChristie @Rusty72 @dverzaal @corbettclassics @Handyman @p51mustang55 @bicyclebones @Ernbar and the so many others that know me but can't remember their nicks. 😓

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Gus where did you source the 12 gauge stainless spokes?
 
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Blue is my favorite color
 
So I had first posted this bike on June 26th, right after I had picked it up from my son's widow.
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Over the years it had been abused, it happens. Anyway I am trying to get it in better shape, it will never be original, obviously.

I did find a Schwinn blade fork, although it is a balloon fork, now I know it isn't right, however it is much better than what was there.

Anyway, MQ serial, with this headbadge.
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Shimano Nexus 3sp hub on modern wheelset.
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So I had first posted this bike on June 26th, right after I had picked it up from my son's widow.View attachment 1663286
Over the years it had been abused, it happens. Anyway I am trying to get it in better shape, it will never be original, obviously.

I did find a Schwinn blade fork, although it is a balloon fork, now I know it isn't right, however it is much better than what was there.

Anyway, MQ serial, with this headbadge.
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Shimano Nexus 3sp hub on modern wheelset.
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That's one of the shortest time gaps from serial stamping to build date that I've seen. Only seen one other one that close.
 
Just picked up this pair of 1980 Cruiser 5s from one of the original owners. The woman told me she and her sister got them as pictured for Christmas in 1980. Looks like the bike shop added a few custom bits including the California Cruiser chain guards and anodized seat clamps, seat posts, front calipers and brake levers. They should clean up nicely.
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Just picked up this pair of 1980 Cruiser 5s from one of the original owners. The woman told me she and her sister got them as pictured for Christmas in 1980. Looks like the bike shop added a few custom bits including the California Cruiser chain guards and anodized seat clamps, seat posts, front calipers and brake levers. They should clean up nicely.
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Cool find! Are there any shop stickers on those bikes?
 
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