This is my first post to this forum. What a fabulous resource!
Today I purchased a very nice Schwinn Corvette. The serial number database states this bike (ser. no. L91510) as either a 1954 or 1956 model. I am assuming 1956 since I saw a post stating that there were no 1954's on the market (?). It has the Sturmey Archer 3 speed.
The tire code on the GoodYear Eagle 134's place them circa 1965.
I think the seat may be a replacement. If anyone could let me know the correct seat it came with, I will look for one. I do like the ones with the "S", but I also read these did not come into play until 1959. Maybe I will try to locate one anyway, since I do like the look.
Lastly, the rear fender reflector is missing. Is it the teardrop style, or a round one?
Thank you for your help!
Steve
Today I purchased a very nice Schwinn Corvette. The serial number database states this bike (ser. no. L91510) as either a 1954 or 1956 model. I am assuming 1956 since I saw a post stating that there were no 1954's on the market (?). It has the Sturmey Archer 3 speed.
The tire code on the GoodYear Eagle 134's place them circa 1965.
I think the seat may be a replacement. If anyone could let me know the correct seat it came with, I will look for one. I do like the ones with the "S", but I also read these did not come into play until 1959. Maybe I will try to locate one anyway, since I do like the look.
Lastly, the rear fender reflector is missing. Is it the teardrop style, or a round one?
Thank you for your help!
Steve