New from Windsor, CO

[Ridin' my Schween]

Hi everyone! Just joined today and didn't want to waste any time. I have been collecting bikes for a couple of years now and determined my favorites are Schwinns. I have often heard the term "barn find" and just thought it was a coined term for finding an old bike stashed at a garage sale or something. I have alway envied all these bikes found and hoped I too would someday find such treasure. Well, last month, I literally found one in a barn, out of all places, in a small town of Encampment, WY. Any information you all have on model, year or whatever comments you have would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for letting me be part of your group!

 

[Shawn Michael]

That's a great looking bike, and a nice vibrant blue color. Post the serial number for help on the year.

 

[Ridin' my Schween]

D32861 underneath the bottom bracket

 

[volksboy57]

Looks like a Prewar DX model to me. Very nice score!

 

[schwinnderella]

Notice the seldom seen Schwinn Cyclone Cord tires.

 

[Ridin' my Schween]

It even had Cyclone tubes inside.

 

[GTs58]

1940 DX

Serial number thread at the very top of the Schwinn section. http://thecabe.com/forum/threads/schwinn-serial-number-reference.63993/

Tom's Schwinn catalog scans. http://www.trfindley.com/pg_schwinn_cats.htm

Welcome to the Cabe!

 

[Phattiremike]

Welcome to the CABE. Sharp looking bike!

 

[tripple3]

Welcome! Super cool Bike. I love these "Base" models. No holes in the fenders or scratches from removing the tank or rack!
Great Color Too! Awesome Schwinn.

 

[catfish]

Nice find! Welcome to the CABE !