Schwinn DX Questions

[Jive Turkey]

I bought this from a Craigslist ad yesterday. According to the Schwinn serial number tool it's either a '51 or '58 but I've since been told it's a '40 model. Obviously, I have a fairly limited knowledge of bicycles and what I do know pertains mostly to Muscle stuff. The bike has the original 'The World' head badge and screen. The serial number is D08696. It's also stamped FRN on the bottom bracket. It appears to have a Morrow rear hub. Other than the obvious handlebars, does everything else appear original?

 

[Junkman Bob]

Prewar
Cool bike for sure
If you choose to sell I would be able to complete her as she should

Pm sent

 

[Mountain Trail Andy]

I bought this from a Craigslist ad yesterday. According to the Schwinn serial number tool it's either a '51 or '58 but I've since been told it's a '40 model. Obviously, I have a fairly limited knowledge of bicycles and what I do know pertains mostly to Muscle stuff. The bike has the original 'The World' head badge and screen. The serial number is D08696. It's also stamped FRN on the bottom bracket. It appears to have a Morrow rear hub. Other than the obvious handlebars, does everything else appear original?

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Nice bike! Is that a 65 Cyclone drag car sitting in the garage?

 

[bloo]

51 and 58 are straight out. Probably 1940.

Morrow hubs are dated, see here: https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/serial-number-and-date-code-information.71542/#post-441223

Schwinn cranks were dated too in that era, but you have to take them out to see.

 

[dasberger]

'39..... should clean up nicely! don't think the seat is correct. Morrow hub has a date code and crank should as well

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[Junkman Bob]

Not 1939
39 would of had integrated drop stand ears in frame ... and Straight down tube ...cool bike

 

[dasberger]

Not 1939
39 would of had integrated drop stand ears in frame ... and Straight down tube ...cool bike

I was just going by Tim's chart... yes I stand corrected! '39 was the one year of straight down tube on the DX. Prewar serial dating is nebulous at best!

 

[Junkman Bob]

I agree with you .. It does get a little confusing for sure
As a team we can figure anything out tho ... Thumbs up

Bob

 

[Jive Turkey]

Nice bike! Is that a '65 Cyclone drag car sitting in the garage?

Yes, it's a '65.........not a Cyclone though, it's a Caliente. 289, T-10 with a Hurst Comp/Plus.

 

[RustyHornet]

Gorgeous bike! Looks like the paint will clean up well. Kings digging the apes on it too! Different. Neat bike.