Schwinn D-12? Correct parts questions

[Danny the schwinn freak]

Hello all. I bought this one yesterday, but am not too familiar with this model. I’m under the assumption that it’s a D-12. Just had a few questions. Do you think the Admiral badge is correct? And I believe the truss rods were added and shouldn’t be there. Is that correct? If this badge isn’t correct, what would be correct on this bike. The bike is a 1953, ifnthst matters. Also needs the correct seatpost clamp and the pedals are most matched. Thanks in advance for your help. Danny

 

[spoker]

on my 55 balloner hornet,there were truss rods but no fender indentations

 

[Schwinn lover]

Nice find!

 

[Danny the schwinn freak]

on my 55 balloner hornet,there were truss rods but no fender indentations

Interesting. No indents on mine either, but the D-12 was a really stripped model and none of the ones I found pics of had them. Thank you for the info.

 

[Danny the schwinn freak]

Nice find!

Thank you!

 

[spoker]

the fenders are fairly narrow compared to upper level bikes

 

[Danny the schwinn freak]

the fenders are fairly narrow compared to upper level bikes

That’s true.

 

[Rivnut]

The D-13 had the truss rods.

 

[Danny the schwinn freak]

The D-13 had the truss rods.

Oh ok, so mine would not have?

 

[rollfaster]

Oh ok, so mine would not have?

Most likely not, my D-12 has no truss Rods or Fender dimples. Sweet bike there!