Pre war-39? Post war-49?

[Fred Green]

Hello,

I just got back from a roadtrip to Joplin, Mo and while on it picked up these 2 bikes. The first one I believed to be a '39' Schwinn due to the back stand lug manufactured on the frame. The serial number is G25188 which from what I have seen is not a '39' serial number. The second one Comes out to be a '49' due to a serial number search. Did I get it right?? Any and all help is appreciated. Thanks.

Fred

 

[Fred Green]

And the '49'

 

[KevinBrick]

My guess 1941 on the first one

 

[Fred Green]

Hello All,

By the serial number the first bike rolls in the '41' range but I thought Schwinn only made this specific frame in '39'; the back stand stop is built into the frame and is not a separate piece.

Fred

 

[BFGforme]

Love the Goodrich one, cool colors!!

 

[Autocycleplane]

Hello All,

By the serial number the first bike rolls in the '41' range but I thought Schwinn only made this specific frame in '39'; the back stand stop is built into the frame and is not a separate piece.

Fred

The 6" headtube with the 2 small cross bars between the downtubes is a '41/'42 feature, and the serial number indicates that '41 ballpark as well. You are right though, those rear dropouts are typically seen on the '39 model DX. This bike also has the 39/40 style fenders and chainguard - looks like another example of some type of "extra inventory special model" to me.

 

[Fred Green]

Love the Goodrich one, cool colors!!

Here are a few shots of it together. It is originally Green with a blue spray paint partially removed on top

 

[Fred Green]

Cleaned and lubed. Went out for a ride. Rides like a dream.

Fred
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