Xlobsterman
Cruisin' on my Bluebird
That is correct. And I am of the opinion it was done as they transitioned over to the Cruiser models that were built in late 79 for the 1980 model year.
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Let’s see some late 70’s/early 80’s Cruisers and Spitfires
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That is correct. And I am of the opinion it was done as they transitioned over to the Cruiser models that were built in late 79 for the 1980 model year.
WillWork4Parts
Cruisin' on my Bluebird
Considering that I just sold one, I know I didn't need this...but it's an earlier bike and will clean up to be much nicer than the last.
Badge stamped 0957, April 4th 1977. The guy I got it from had it for about 8 years and put the seat grips and tires on it. Somewhere along the way, it got a set of fenders with Schwinn braces not Wald, and a set of Wald tourist bars. Everything else seems to be there except for the seat clamp reflector...and I can't tell if the brass washers are on the front hub yet.
76 stem mounted out of CPSC limits! Lol
Brake arm stamped December 17th1976.
Crank is stamped, designating heat treatment.
Did a quick adjustment and lube of the squeaky stem threads, did a very quick dust off, changed the bars, seat, and grips. This one is ready for fun!
...just in time for the sun to go down and get a bite to eat.
I'll be on the lookout for a set of 76 or 77 bars if anyone has a set...??
76 stem mounted out of CPSC limits! Lol
Did a quick adjustment and lube of the squeaky stem threads, did a very quick dust off, changed the bars, seat, and grips. This one is ready for fun!
I'll be on the lookout for a set of 76 or 77 bars if anyone has a set...??
Oilit
Cruisin' on my Bluebird
Are those factory fenders? They look like they actually fit!
coasterbrakejunkie1969
Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe
No see the extension on the back braces, otherwise it would not fit right.
Oilit
Cruisin' on my Bluebird
You're right, I hadn't noticed that!
Dannuus
Finally riding a big boys bike
Im a buyer if you ditch the fenders. I'll want the extentions also.
coasterbrakejunkie1969
Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe
As long as you do not install them on a Spitfire or a Cruiser. hahahaha
Dannuus
Finally riding a big boys bike
You know I can't resist! The 78-81 Schwinn Cruisers are modern day B-6s and Phantoms!
GTs58
I'm the Wiz, and nobody beats me!
The braces are Schwinn, so I think the fenders are also. The rear wheel is too far back in the dropout, and the person that installed the fenders made those 1975 fenders work.
WillWork4Parts
Cruisin' on my Bluebird
Since there aren't many washer marks on the drop outs, I'd say this one hasn't moved much since first assembled. Somebody must have wanted to go fast from the showroom floor with that smaller rear sprocket.
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