Schwinn 5 speed hub questions

[Robert Troub]

Is a 1970's Schwinn Stingray 5 speed hub the SAME hub that's on 1979's Schwinn road bikes, varsity?
Just the Hub ....
Your thoughts are appreciated

 

[GTs58]

The 79 Varsity used high flange hubs. Did the Sting Rays use a high flange hub? The Corvette 5 speed used the same rear hub as the 60-63 Varsity.

 

[Oldbikeguy1960]

The hubs on road bikes are 36 spokes, Stingray (most Schwinn 20"&24" bikes) are 28 spoke rims.
Exceptions are early Stingray 1963/64 (I believe) and Scrambler Stingrays and all the Schwinn BMX bikes are 36 spoke rims.
If you are not restoring 100% or want a bike fat old guys can ride (from experience, I am in that neighborhood so not insulting anyone) you can use a 36 hole S-2 20" rim and a road or touring bike hub and make a durable 5 speed wheel.
The Stingray Hi Risers did not use the high flange hubs, only the BMX versions did.
If I left out anything or made a mistake feel free to respectfully let me know here. No need to PM on that, I am not trying to hide the fact that I do not know everything.
Rob

 

[Robert Troub]

The hubs on road bikes are 36 spokes, Stingray (most Schwinn 20"&24" bikes) are 28 spoke rims.
Exceptions are early Stingray 1963/64 (I believe) and Scrambler Stingrays and all the Schwinn BMX bikes are 36 spoke rims.
If you are not restoring 100% or want a bike fat old guys can ride (from experience, I am in that neighborhood so not insulting anyone) you can use a 36 hole S-2 20" rim and a road or touring bike hub and make a durable 5 speed wheel.
The Stingray Hi Risers did not use the high flange hubs, only the BMX versions did.
If I left out anything or made a mistake feel free to respectfully let me know here. No need to PM on that, I am not trying to hide the fact that I do not know everything.
Rob

Thanks for the info.....I have several rear wheels, and was wondering if the Hubs would sell better.....tx