Panther Forebrake?

[Boris]

I've been looking at images, and from what I see, it doesn't seem like '52-'53 Panthers came with forebrakes. Was this an option? I recently purchased a Panther with one, and I don't know if was original to the bike or if it was something one of the previous owners added on after the fact.

 

[island schwinn]

The BFG Panther I sold came with the rim brake setup. I've seen a few with the rim style, but never a drum brake.

 

[GTs58]

Large and small flange expander brakes were an option on adult bikes thru 1954 and the large only in 55. Bout $7.30 extra.

 

[GTs58]

Just a note in case you have something really odd. There were only middleweights in 1953.

 

[Boris]

Large and small flange expander brakes were an option on adult bikes thru 1954 and the large only in 55. Bout $7.30 extra.

Time for me to start figuring out these models from the early 50's. Thanks for helping me locate the catalog pages.

 

[bobcycles]

I've seen my share of original Panthers crusty or barn fresh as found with drum brakes.
Not nearly as common as on Phantoms or B6 but it happens