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

[SoBayRon]

2704. On the opposite side of where it would be on a Chicago badge.

 

[GTs58]

GTs58, what year is this ad from? I have a pretty rusty, but restorable frame, forks (with the fender tabs), handlebars and crank that looks just like this. Would need new wheels/tires, but am trying to decide if it is worth the time and money to get it to a nice rider condition.





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1986 Taiwan Schwinn.

 

[SoBayRon]

Thanks much.

 

[Rusty Klunker]

Your head badge number says its a late 84, possibly an 85. If you already own it, build it and ride it. You can build up a decent or nice set of wheels, take them off if you find something better.

 

[SoBayRon]

Your head badge number says its a late 84, possibly an 85. If you already own it, build it and ride it. You can build up a decent or nice set of wheels, take them off if you find something better.

Thanks, Klunker!

 

[mrg]

Anybody know how far into 84 did the Schmurrys go ( like @Rivnut's ), very distinct frames produced by Murry for schwinn and easy to identify.

 

[GTs58]

Anybody know how far into 84 did the Schmurrys go ( like @Rivnut's ), very distinct frames produced by Murry for schwinn and easy to identify.

I think they finished out the 1984 model year. I thought they produced further and into 1985 model year but doubting that now. Here's a late built 1984 Taiwan. Then it had to be thrown in a box and then into a box container and then shipped across the pond. https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/my-recent-cruiser-5-acquisition.131106/#post-880848

 

[mrg]

The Schmurrys were assembled mostly with Schwinn frame parts shipped from the closed Chicago factory so rear dropouts & guard mounts are the same, the frames made in Hungary are the next most like the OG Chicago built, after that they went further away from the og looking frames.

 

[GTs58]

The Schmurrys were assembled mostly with Schwinn frame parts shipped from the closed Chicago factory so rear dropouts & guard mounts are the same, the frames made in Hungary are the next most like the OG Chicago built, after that they went further away from the og looking frames.

 

[Xlobsterman]

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Hummmmmmmmm, where have I seen this before?????? LOL

Schwinn / Murray - 1983-84 | All Things Schwinn

I found this on FB this morning.

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