Classic & Vintage - Painted-Over SCHWINN, Must Be a...

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ken_matthews
01-26-09, 05:51 AM
Normally I wouldn't even take a Schwinn (sorry Schwinn lovers), but this one somehow caught my eye and like a stray kitten in need of a home, I took her. There are very few markings and I'm wondering what series it might be. I don't have any knowledge like I do for Raleighs. Here's what I know:

Front badge has the following digits: 3209. From a past Schwinn SN post, I assumed this to be an 89 until I noticed the registration sticker (Expires Aug. 31, 1981)?? It has chromed fork and rear stays - normally an indication it's better than bottom-of-the-line. I can post more pics if you like.
KEN


ken_matthews
01-26-09, 05:52 AM
Here's another pic (drive-side)...

ken_matthews
01-26-09, 05:53 AM
Fork and DT...


pastorbobnlnh
01-26-09, 06:11 AM
My guess is a Super Le Tour II, late 1979 model made in Chicago,
http://www.geocities.com/sldbconsumer8/1979/79ccpg03.jpg

but more likely a Voyageur 11.8, early 1980 model, with the chrome rear stays made in Japan. In Both cases, a nice Schwinn.
http://www.trfindley.com/flschwinn_1980_1990/1980_04.JPG
http://www.trfindley.com/flschwinn_1980_1990/1980_04.html

ken_matthews
01-26-09, 06:28 AM
Hi PASTORBOB,

Thanks for the tip! I enjoy reading your posts but never had opp. (until now) to join you on a BF post. Thanks padre!
KEN

Doohickie
01-26-09, 06:31 AM
Nice find.

sailorbenjamin
01-26-09, 06:35 AM
Lug frame from Chicago?!?

pastorbobnlnh
01-26-09, 07:32 AM
Lug frame from Chicago?!?

I know a couple of Chicago lugs! :roflmao2:
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p71/pastorbobnlnh/April%2020%202007/ParamountTopLug.jpg
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p71/pastorbobnlnh/April%2020%202007/ParamountBottomLug.jpg

ken_matthews
01-26-09, 08:24 AM
BYOO-TEE-FULL - I have a newly kindled love for Schwinns now...thanks Father Bob.

cb400bill
01-26-09, 09:22 AM
Jean-Claude Killy is cool.