Restoring 1950 Black Phantom,

[GTs58]

There was a time during the Korean war that white walls were not available. There's some Schwinn lit that states when the white walls were again available on their bikes.

 

[Nashman]

1951 Schwinn BLACK PHANTOM bicycle ad page ~ Ride To School • $19.95

1951 SCHWINN BLACK PHANTOM bicycle ad page ~ Ride To School - $19.95. FOR SALE! This comic ad (which measures about 7x10 inches) has some discoloration from age and general wear, but is still a cool display! Not a photocopy or more recent reproduction. 353401583732

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I had
Are you familiar with the Duncan yoyo Phantom? I hope somebody reading this is. I don’t believe it had whitewalls.

Ha!! I stand corrected. After almost 40 years in the hobby, I don't remember what I see. That's what getting old is all about!! I had that Schwinn original ad in my man cave bathroom for years, and yes, total blackwalls. Obviously came with either. Personally, I run clay's ( John's repops if I recall?) on my Red Phantom ( see pic), but that's my choice. I took a few pics of some original literature I have, and sure'enuff, they are pictured with both w/w and b/w. I included a couple of Panther pics too. Life is a learning curve. Too bad mine is curving downward LMAO........

 

[Freqman1]

1951 Schwinn BLACK PHANTOM bicycle ad page ~ Ride To School • $19.95

1951 SCHWINN BLACK PHANTOM bicycle ad page ~ Ride To School - $19.95. FOR SALE! This comic ad (which measures about 7x10 inches) has some discoloration from age and general wear, but is still a cool display! Not a photocopy or more recent reproduction. 353401583732

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Are you familiar with the Duncan yoyo Phantom? I hope somebody reading this is. I don’t believe it had whitewalls

1951 Schwinn BLACK PHANTOM bicycle ad page ~ Ride To School • $19.95

1951 SCHWINN BLACK PHANTOM bicycle ad page ~ Ride To School - $19.95. FOR SALE! This comic ad (which measures about 7x10 inches) has some discoloration from age and general wear, but is still a cool display! Not a photocopy or more recent reproduction. 353401583732

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Are you familiar with the Duncan yoyo Phantom? I hope somebody reading this is. I don’t believe it had whitewalls.

I believe the Wong bike was a '50 model and think it was for a time n '51 that black walls were used. The U.S. Royal Masters on this bike are correct. V/r Shawn

 

[Nashman]

Some nice B/W posted @furyus

Schwinn Typhoon Cord Tires 26 x 2.125 Pair​

 

[PCHiggin]

No big deal, I’m also a Deetroit made mini bike guy, been playing with and horse trading them for decades. A few guys around here have theirs since new in the 60’s, so they consider themselves experts, as do I. Problem is, every now and then somebody else pops up with their “original” mini from childhood in a different color, wheels etc and tosses the conventional wisdom out the window. This stuff was made to sell, distributors, dealers had lots of leeway in doing so.

 

[PCHiggin]

Thank You. Would like to see that one assembled

 

[PCHiggin]

Thank You!! I’d like to see that one again.

 

[GTs58]

Blackwalls on some specific brands were also an option.

 

[Nashman]

No big deal, I’m also a Deetroit made mini bike guy, been playing with and horse trading them for decades. A few guys around here have theirs since new in the 60’s, so they consider themselves experts, as do I. Problem is, every now and then somebody else pops up with their “original” mini from childhood in a different color, wheels etc and tosses the conventional wisdom out the window. This stuff was made to sell, distributors, dealers had lots of leeway in doing so.

Right on!

 

[Vicious Cycle]

As long as the owner knows it's original and anyone who knows Phantom's can tell original parts from aftermarket I would make it as clean as possible without damaging any finishes. Ever go to a car show and nothing there but dirty original cars, probably not.

I agree, clean it as good as possible, someone will find fault no matter what you do. Stop the oxidation, clean, wax and ride it.