Schwinn King Size Registry & Research Project

[irideiam]

If you possess a rare taller Schwinn King Size (20" seat tube) middleweight cantilever complete or frame and would like to be added to the registry let us know. Only made from 1962-1965 in short production runs, which is already noticeable in the list compiled thus far. A few of us here are obsessed with learning more detailed history on the model, so please add any knowledge to this post as well. I'll do my best to keep the list updated on a regular basis. Looking forward to the knowledge share. Last updated 06/15/2022...

Years and models produced:
King Size American (KSA) 1962-1964 (includes late 61 frame dates for 62 year model)
King Size American Heavy Duty (KSAHD) 1962-1963 (includes late 61 frame dates for 62 year model)
King Size Heavy Duti (KSHD) 1964-1965 ("King Size" naming not on chain guard)

Note: I have made the registry spreadsheet an image, so you can save it if you'd like. Enjoy!

 

[irideiam]

Here's the cleanest all OG one I have owed, a 1962 KSAHD, sold to my buddy (CHUCKSTER67) here locally, I have tried to buy it back 3 times to no avail, oh well at least I know it's here local in good keeping.

 

[GTs58]

Cool.......... Looks good!

Here's the thread with the info and some pictures of the first entries. https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/king-size-american-frame-build-dates.108653/

 

[REC]

I lucked into this '65 KSHD a few years ago. It isn't the prettiest one I've seen, but it rides pretty good and it's a functional specimen of the type. Serial number is BA73200

Photo of specimen:

REC

 

[irideiam]

I lucked into this '65 KSHD a few years ago. It isn't the prettiest one I've seen, but it rides pretty good and it's a functional specimen of the type. Serial number is BA73200

Photo of specimen:
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REC

Like it, added....

 

[sarmisluters]

Like it, added....

Someone on Facebook found this one but apparently doesn’t know it’s a King Size.

 

[KingSized HD]

Someone on Facebook found this one but apparently doesn’t know it’s a King Size.
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Hah, I’ll trade him a COMPLETE American in similar condition, the serial starts A2 too.

 

[irideiam]

Someone on Facebook found this one but apparently doesn’t know it’s a King Size.
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Can you make out the other numbers, so we can get close to dating it before I put it in the registry? Also, is that ORG paint?

 

[ZE52414]

Here’s a complete one I found for a fellow caber! I will let him ad it to the registry. It’s pretty clean! @Danny the schwinn freak

 

[irideiam]

View attachment 769946 Here’s a complete one I found for a fellow caber! I will let him ad it to the registry. It’s pretty clean! @Danny the schwinn freak

Very nice...