Classic & Vintage - Decals ?

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Noloft
08-18-03, 06:52 PM
I just recently aquired two old Schwinns. One is a varsity with 24" wheels and of unknown vintage as of yet, the other is a '79 Super Le Tour II. They are in poor/fair condition respectively. I know they may never be worth a lot of money but I plan on bringing them back to nice, rideable condition, so first I plan on tearing them down and repainting them. So my question is, where can I find decals (preferrably cheap) to put back on them after painting? They don't have to be perfect but I'd like them to be close to original.

Thanks in advance,

Noloft

John E
08-19-03, 01:39 PM
You MAY be able to find a bicycle painter/restorer who is willing to make and sell decals for a homebrew paint job. However, I believe most restorers do decal work only in conjunction with a paint job, and you understandably may not want to spend that kind of money on either of your Schwinns.
BobHufford
08-19-03, 02:26 PM
Keep an eye on eBay as the decals pop up quite often. Here is a set of downtube decals for a Varsity that cover quite a few years.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2188469682&category=35961

Send the serial number of the Varsity to confirm the date.

Memory Lane used to have a lot of Schwinn decals, you might check with them ...

http://www.memorylane-classics.com/

Best of Luck,

Bob Hufford
Springfield, MO

Noloft
08-22-03, 03:57 PM
O.K. Shameless bump to thank you guys that had an answer for me and see if there are anymore answers to be found.

Thanks again for the replies, guys.

Noloft