Sunday's Show and Tell ...12/6/20

[ian]

Just got back from picking up these Mr. & Mrs. 1963 Varsitys from the original owner's Granddaughter in Law. The original owner(s), one still alive and she is 90. Found out I knew and went to school with one of the owners Sons. Small overpopulated world!

Both came from Pat's Schwinn shop in Mesa where I purchased my 64 Varsity and both are tagged with a City of Mesa plate and they have been sitting in a garage since the early 70's. They were really cheap and my intentions were parts bikes but now I don't know if I can butcher them up knowing the history.


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Prolly not much rust on those beauties.

 

[GTs58]

Prolly not much rust on those beauties.

Very minor rust on the very tops of the fenders and the ladies seat post. That's it.

 

[JLF]

Found this 1972 Schwinn Hollywood behind a shed yesterday. A few repairs and clean up and it’s back on the road! (I didn’t realize Simple Green would remove the graphics?!)

 

[coasterbrakejunkie1969]

The chainguards are screened not painted very sensitive. No big deal its a hollywood not very desirable. But the ride is still fantastic. Enjoy

 

[JLF]

Thanks @coasterbrakejunkie1969 I did notice there are replacements (decals or something) on eBay. Although I’ll probably just leave it as is.

 

[hzqw2l]

Bunch of glass reflectors. Most likely for Motorcycle

 

[ratrodz]

Scored a few goodies...

Shout out to @New Mexico Brant for the heads up!!!

Next...

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After some clean up...

 

[New Mexico Brant]

Fitting for a December show and tell: 1893 Christmas edition of Bearings bicycle trade journal which is packed full of great advertisements and articles. Also a photo archive of C.S. Henshaw; the one picture shows Henshaw on a motor pacer with Hedstrom.

 

[barneyguey]

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Scored a few goodies...
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Shout out to @New Mexico Brant for the heads up!!!

Next...

Before

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After some clean up...

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I love the suicide knob! I really hurt my thumb with one of those one time. Ha Ha Ha

 

[OldSkipTooth]

Well, Santa arrived VERY early for me for a special delivery! A huge thanks to Dave K for allowing me to be the next caretaker of this machine.