Need Info On '55 Or 6 Flying Star

[LIFE OF SCHWINN]

I just picked this up. It doesn't have correct grips (bars?) or rack.
I thought the '55/'56 Flying Stars weren't cantilever framed bikes?
Was non-canti just on the 2 speeds?

I might part this out. Not sure yet?
Thanks,
jd

 

[Adamtinkerer]

I'd guess first, it's a Spitfire or other canti model that got a replacement guard a looong time ago. Second, it was beer thirty at the factory, and they just slapped that guard on!

 

[LIFE OF SCHWINN]

Makes sense...
The rack doesn't look like a Schwinn rack from the time period, but it's
marked Spitfire. Rack looks European. I'm not sure what I want to do at
this point? I doubt the parts are worth much and the bike is worth even less,
considering the mix.

 

[spoker]

is someone missing a lawn ornament?

 

[LIFE OF SCHWINN]

Very funny AJ...
Don't suppose you'd be interested?
jd

 

[spoker]

im overstocked but thanks for the offer,sales been good but i need about 15 more gone

 

[GTs58]

Sure looks like it could be a 1957 Flying Star missing the bendix two speed. Any chance the SN is late 1956 or a 57 number?

 

[spoker]

a 57 spitfireflying star would be my guess as well,almost looks like the makes for the 2 speed cable are there although faint

 

[LIFE OF SCHWINN]

Good one. After I recondition it, I'll post it as a "Spit Firefly Star."
I'll check date code when I start to pull it apart.

 

[LIFE OF SCHWINN]

AJ,
Frank said he saw a picture of one cantilevered from '58 with this seat.
Serial number is J8XXXXXX
I think I have a last of 1st generation Flying Star, all original...
No '58 catalogs out there, but there is a couple of pics from the catalog
and the Hornet that year had same seat. If I finish it this week, I'll bring it to
Blaine. Are you going?
jd