Schwinn King Size Registry & Research Project

[Danny the schwinn freak]

Did it go to a CABE member? Just want to update the registry. Did you determine if the cranks were stamped 62 or 63?

He contacted me privately, so I am not sure if he is on here or not. I have not looked at the cranks, but I will try to take a look when I pack it up to ship it.

 

[irideiam]

What date was on the cranks?

 

[GEORGE PEACH]

My SCHWINN AMERICAN KING SIZE.

 

[KingSized HD]

My SCHWINN AMERICAN KING SIZE.

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Nice! I like the Corvette rear reflector, headlight and 2speed automatic.

 

[GTV]

Please tell us more about the wheels and tires.

 

[irideiam]

I am pretty sure that's the one I sold you Serial #JA96998 in the table above. It's actually a 1965 KSHD frame with the extra brazing on the canti.

 

[Yardstick]

Trying to figure out exactly year and model of this, can anyone help? I know the handle bars and seat are not original. It is an American. Not sure if King Size? Year?
It's my Dad's from his teenage days. I recently pulled it out of an old shed with intentions of a mild restoration. Thanks!

 

[KingSized HD]

Trying to figure out exactly year and model of this, can anyone help? I know the handle bars and seat are not original. It is an American. Not sure if King Size? Year?
It's my Dad's from his teenage days. I recently pulled it out of an old shed with intentions of a mild restoration. Thanks!

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Looks like a standard (non King Size) American. 1955-1962 (chrome fenders started 1963), probably 1962. If you can read the serial number from the rear axle hanger (same side as the brake arm) you can check it here: https://bikehistory.org/serial-number.html
Not always a perfect list but pretty good.

See history here: https://bikehistory.org/bikes/american/

 

[Yardstick]

Looks like a standard (non King Size) American. 1955-1962 (chrome fenders started 1963), probably 1962. If you can read the serial number from the rear axle hanger (same side as the brake arm) you can check it here: https://bikehistory.org/serial-number.html
Not always a perfect list but pretty good.

See history here: https://bikehistory.org/bikes/american/

Thanks! How do I know or what do I measure to rule out the King Size?

 

[KingSized HD]

Thanks! How do I know or what do I measure to rule out the King Size?

American King Size vs standard difference:
The seatpost measures 20” from the crank center to the top of the post. Due to the longer headtube the fork steer tube is longer as well. Plus, the rear fender is longer to compensate for the longer seat tube length.

Headtube length info from this thread: https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/show-us-your-kingsize-schwinns.52981/#post-314551

@island schwinn
bare headtube without cups is about 6-3/4".standard middleweight is about 5-1/2"

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