Pre-War/ Post-War Rack Question

[Talewinds]

Is there a difference in the rack stay length? Meaning, did they change the leg length when they switched from axle mounted stays to the stays that attach to the frame tabs?

 

[DonChristie]

Yes there is a difference. I am fixing up a rear rack for my 41 Schwinn. I bought a prewar beater with nice legs and swapped the legs onto a post war rack. Dont tell anyone i cheated, shhh!

 

[snickle]

I think i read somewhere around here that the prewar racks had longer legs, can someone please confirm.

 

[scrubbinrims]

depends on...

what type of bike we are talking about?
If originally axel mounted, can be transferred to tabs with a washer and as long as the rack angle is visually pleasing.
If it was tab mounted, it will not fit over axles.
In general, axle mounted rack legs are longer than tab mounted.
Chris


NEVERMIND....I just noticed this was in the schwinn category and implied, ooops! (and I 'll let the schwinn folks handle this)

 

[Talewinds]

Oh crap. Well I just got this '39 DX frame that I'm now piecing parts around. I have a 9 hole rack from a '49 Schwinn I was GOING to use, but maybe that's not possible?
Anyone have more info or parts?

Thanks