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Stingray strut (high loop)
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mrg
I'm the Wiz, and nobody beats me!
A sad situation for this later 65 version high hoop, one side cracked thru and the other side ready to go, just leaning against the wall I looked down and that other side was bending over
!! ( I'll have to put a piece of pvc or something over it to protect in in the meantime ), not sure what I can do and I guess this has always been a problem as you see on my 65 J38-1 ( LA ), looks like the repair was done long before I got it 25+ yrs ago ( pretty sad looking also but works ) have kept it on because it's OG, guess I can always repair this the same way
, the reason the paint/scrapes look in the last pic is a good story for another thread!, I'll have to back and see if I've told that story before?
!! ( I'll have to put a piece of pvc or something over it to protect in in the meantime ), not sure what I can do and I guess this has always been a problem as you see on my 65 J38-1 ( LA ), looks like the repair was done long before I got it 25+ yrs ago ( pretty sad looking also but works ) have kept it on because it's OG, guess I can always repair this the same way, the reason the paint/scrapes look in the last pic is a good story for another thread!, I'll have to back and see if I've told that story before?
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indycycling
Wore out three sets of tires already!
Well that's a bummer, however, I bought a 63 no crimp Persons strut that was cracked like that at a swapmeet. Had my buddy with a mig welder repair it and then sent out for chrome - invested a little but looks good as new nowA sad situation for this later 65 version high hoop, one side cracked thru and the other side ready to go, just leaning against the wall I looked down and that other side was bending over
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60sstuff
Wore out three sets of tires already!
For all the “sturdiness“ that Schwinn was known for in their bicycles, there were a few things like the Stingray seat struts that were sometimes faulty.
I have an early style high loop strut with a couple modifications.
A hole has been drilled on each arm, plus a reinforcement has been welded at the weak link axle mount hole.
There is not enough material on the sides of the 3 adjustment holes needed to support the riders weight especially during side movement.
The first non crimp square back struts (63, early 64) would tend to fracture at the hole for the Q bolt location also.
I have an early style high loop strut with a couple modifications.
A hole has been drilled on each arm, plus a reinforcement has been welded at the weak link axle mount hole.
There is not enough material on the sides of the 3 adjustment holes needed to support the riders weight especially during side movement.
The first non crimp square back struts (63, early 64) would tend to fracture at the hole for the Q bolt location also.
quietwon
Look Ma, No Hands!
Where do the small crimp 64 style bars fit in? I've seen the no crimp bars used until D4 or so, and all 3 of my H4s & my M4 have the large crimp bars. Just curious, always learning...
60sstuff
Wore out three sets of tires already!
quitewon,
The square back struts were next on the list for this thread.
The factory installed struts started as a “non-crimp“ version from May ‘63 to May ‘64 (+ -)
I show the “non-crimp“ strut from a D4 ‘64 Fair Lady, another from a Schwinn store dated 5-30-64 and the “non-crimp“ that came on my Original E4 May ‘64 Opal J39.
The square back struts were next on the list for this thread.
The factory installed struts started as a “non-crimp“ version from May ‘63 to May ‘64 (+ -)
I show the “non-crimp“ strut from a D4 ‘64 Fair Lady, another from a Schwinn store dated 5-30-64 and the “non-crimp“ that came on my Original E4 May ‘64 Opal J39.
60sstuff
Wore out three sets of tires already!
Somewhere around May ‘64 / June ‘64 the switch was made to the “long crimp” strut that was a much stronger design.
This factory installed strut finished out the remainder of the ‘64 build.
This strut is shown on my Original H4 J39.
The “small crimp” strut was an over the counter version that would typically come separate or boxed with a Polo seat.
Below are samples.
This factory installed strut finished out the remainder of the ‘64 build.
This strut is shown on my Original H4 J39.
The “small crimp” strut was an over the counter version that would typically come separate or boxed with a Polo seat.
Below are samples.
WillWork4Parts
Cruisin' on my Bluebird
What are your thoughts on the era of usage for the non-crimped, non-stamped(Persons) square back sissy bars?
60sstuff
Wore out three sets of tires already!
I don’t have the answer for the no Persons stamped strut
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