JimmyTheDog
Look Ma, No Hands!
I ran across this 1959 Schwinn on Craigslist here in Colorado for $20. It's a 09/09/59 production, but I have no clue on the model. Looking at the 1959 Schwinn catalog it seems like a Tiger or Speedster. Unfortunately there are no screens on the bike or guard. The front rack gives me a slight clue, and the Speedster looks similar but has no front rack. Both were offered in black- but it looks like whoever had it did some rogue spray painting. I won't know the real color until I take the forks off to clean and grease the head tube. However, the paint around the serial number is good and the numbers are clear and not gobbed up like a re-paint. The kickstand has a small blast of black paint.
I don't know, seems like a pretty good project- lots of rust. The Bendix coaster needs to be disassembled and cleaned for sure- I've only done one before.
If anyone has the model pegged, I'd love to know. I might get some water decals to finish her off. Thanks for your knowledge in advance. JTD
I don't know, seems like a pretty good project- lots of rust. The Bendix coaster needs to be disassembled and cleaned for sure- I've only done one before.
If anyone has the model pegged, I'd love to know. I might get some water decals to finish her off. Thanks for your knowledge in advance. JTD