Schwinn Speedster?

[bikemonkey]

Hi folks,

This is my future project for something to knock around on 'til a better cruiser ride comes along.

18.5" frame (from seat lug to center of crank arm) - serial number on LR dropout is J156657 which I believes translates to 9/26/1961.

Its been rattle canned twice but I think it was Radiant Red originally.

My thoughts are it was a red Speedster...yes/no?

I know the wheelbase is a bit shorter than it originally was but I have the cure for that

 

[Tikibar]

If you check inside the top bracket (the fork tube), the bottom bracket (the crank housing) or the seat post tube the original color may still be present. But judging by your nice setup in the photo, you probably already know that...

 

[Oilit]

You're thinking red originally because of the seat? Sounds reasonable.

 

[GTs58]

I can read the chain guard screening underneath the blue and green paint. It says Tiger.

 

[bikemonkey]

I can read the chain guard screening underneath the blue and green paint. It says Tiger.

 

[bikemonkey]

If you check inside the top bracket (the fork tube), the bottom bracket (the crank housing) or the seat post tube the original color may still be present. But judging by your nice setup in the photo, you probably already know that...

Well ya never know with the bikemonkey...thanks!