Sunday's Show and Tell... 8/25/24

[coasterbrakejunkie1969]

I picked these two up based on some questionable photos with the Cruiser in the background. The price was certainly right to not ask questions though!

View attachment 2093376 I was hoping the black cruiser was an 82 like I've been looking for, but it turned out to be an 81, so that one will probably get detailed and I'll have a little fun with it before I put up for trade or sale. I would have left the ladies bike, but it was one of those "both or nothing" deals. Plus I figured it would earn some money to put towards a down payment on a Positron cable for the cruiser.


View attachment 2093375 Didn't realize there were goodies in the bag until I got home and saw the wind tried to tear it apart. Surprised nothing seemed to blow out. Found a full generator set with what looks like just "shelf wear." There was also a pair of hippy chic sunglasses, one corroded Marlboro Menthol, and one toothpick of a joint...she must have been saving up for a special occasion! Lol The best part was at the bottom there was a red lock blending in with the bag that I almost didn't notice. Went to throw the bag away and said hhmm, there's still some weight in here. It was left unlocked too! I'll just have to clean the corroded bag funk off of it.

View attachment 2093371 Unfortunately someone let the bikes sit out long enough for the control cables to seize. With some lube, I got them all working with the exception of the exploded positron cable. Can you believe the light worked?

View attachment 2093374 I put the Traveler 3 up for sale as is(goodie bag removed), but the only bite I got on it was some lady offering $30. For that price, I'm just going to part it out. The derailleur will be of more use than the $30 offer. View attachment 2093369
The rack on the back of the Cruiser is semi-nifty in the fact that it has a basket that folds up out of the way. View attachment 2093377 Plus it has a pair of bolts that also happen to fit sissybar clamps... View attachment 2093373
The thing that I thought was odd about this bike is that while it is a 5 speed, it doesn't have the drum brake in the rear. Was this something that went away part way through 81? Or were there more than coaster and 5sp options? View attachment 2093372
As a Bonus, the bike came with the controversial PAPERCLIP still installed!!! View attachment 2093370

My '81 had no drum they must have done away with it. Ahhhh Haaaaaa another paper clip I love it

 

[bikesnbuses]

I scored 2 great pieces off ebay..
A back up long nose saddle and..
A NOS Elgin X-Pert speedometer..

 

[Rusty72]

Got this light.

 

[Jrd1313]

I,will you like to sell the 20" schwinn?,just let me know,Thanks

 

[SirMike1983]

Lot of Sturmey Archer shifters, Schwinn parts book.

 

[WillWork4Parts]

Lot of Sturmey Archer shifters, Schwinn parts book.

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Anything definitive on a year for the catalog? This is a cover I don't recognize.

 

[SirMike1983]

Anything definitive on a year for the catalog? This is a cover I don't recognize.

The seller indicated 1956 for the year. I haven't gone through it yet in detail. I did quickly work through it and make a pdf of it. Based on the parts in it, 1956 seems fair. I still have to make a pdf of my Sturmey Archer dealer book (1958) and my Keith Kingbay Schwinn repair manual (early 1960s from the look of it). I like having digital copies of the literature because then I can print a page here or there and take it into the shop with me when I need it. The shop is too messy for original books.

 

[WillWork4Parts]

The seller indicated 1956 for the year. I haven't gone through it yet in detail. I did quickly work through it and make a pdf of it. Based on the parts in it, 1956 seems fair. I still have to make a pdf of my Sturmey Archer dealer book (1958) and my Keith Kingbay Schwinn repair manual (early 1960s from the look of it). I like having digital copies of the literature because then I can print a page here or there and take it into the shop with me when I need it. The shop is too messy for original books.

Hhmmm, maybe mine with the solid red cover is 55 then. I'll have to check the notes I put in the bookmark again. May have to start a thread just for identifying catalogs that don't have copyrights or other definitive dates in them.

 

[Wolfmac]

Picked up an early Mead Ranger rack from @63caddy last night for my restoration project along with a pair of 36 motorbike fenders.

While there I found a couple more items I couldn’t resist. A paisley guard and a pair of Torrington bars I had been looking for.

 

[Chadillac]

Plucked this beauty on my way through Indiana yesterday. Thinking Snyder. I put the saddle on it. The tires are holding air. I rode it around in the driveway a little...slowly.