partsguy
Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe
I can guarantee this is the only restoration thread for a light. However, rarity and extent of repairs tell me someone may benefit from my documentation.
This of course is the correct, original Italian CEV light found on deluxe Schwinn middleweights of the 50’s. These are getting tougher to find, as they ended up missing, broken, and succumbed to battery corrosion and rust. This one is not too bad, but I will have to remake some parts.
I just completed dis-assembly. The housing will be soaked in lemon juice overnight, then cleaned and polished.
My next task will be to source a small amount of spring steel for the battery clamp. Having never purchased spring steel before, I’ll have to research the different types and make sure I get the correct material.
This of course is the correct, original Italian CEV light found on deluxe Schwinn middleweights of the 50’s. These are getting tougher to find, as they ended up missing, broken, and succumbed to battery corrosion and rust. This one is not too bad, but I will have to remake some parts.
I just completed dis-assembly. The housing will be soaked in lemon juice overnight, then cleaned and polished.
My next task will be to source a small amount of spring steel for the battery clamp. Having never purchased spring steel before, I’ll have to research the different types and make sure I get the correct material.