Classic & Vintage - Old Schwinn

Bikeforums.net is a forum about nothing but bikes. Our community can help you find information about hard-to-find and localized information like bicycle tours, specialties like where in your area to have your recumbent bike serviced, or what are the best bicycle tires and seats for the activities you use your bike for.




View Full Version : Old Schwinn


OregonXC
12-03-04, 11:52 PM
I have an old Schwinn I found in my barn. Its really old. Not sure how old though and would like some help identifying it. I can't find the serial number. When I found it 10 years ago, i stripped all the parts and painted it with rustoleum so it wouldn't rust until I could restore it. Now I want to start working on it and am wondering if it is worth fixing up, or should I ride it as is? Can I find parts for it like a new skip-link chain?
Thanks in advance.


mswantak
12-04-04, 12:21 AM
Early to mid-'30s, I think. It's really similar to a 1935 Schwinn Pullman I used to have.

TechJD
12-04-04, 12:47 AM
heres where I'd ask
schwinn fourm (http://www.schwinnbike.com/heritage/forumdisplay.php?forumid=5)


giant99
12-04-04, 04:36 AM
The pipe wrench looks older. J/K Id fixer up.

KrisPistofferson
12-04-04, 04:44 AM
That head badge and frame style sure is cool. Is it salvagable or too rusted?

OregonXC
12-04-04, 08:13 AM
That head badge and frame style sure is cool. Is it salvagable or too rusted?
There is some rust but I am gonna fix it up. I found a pic of a 1934 Schwinn B9. Thanks for the help. Very similar. I have a bead-blaster but am worried it will damage the frame. Does anyone know what type of chemical stripper to use?

Sierra
12-04-04, 10:32 PM
I don't think the bead blaster will damage the frame. These things were made from some pretty stout steel. My two cents worth anyway. Very cool bike and a great find!

mswantak
12-04-04, 11:35 PM
Nah, a bead blaster won't hurt that frame any. I'd cover the headstock badge with a few layers of tape, though.

OregonXC
12-05-04, 08:12 AM
Ok, I got the bike apart and have it bead-blasted (looks awesome). I just put the read hub back together. Seems to be in good shape. I would like to rebuild as many bearings as I can. Any idea where to get headset, bottom bracket, and pedals for this thing?

stevonutria
12-05-04, 09:20 AM
nice quote from curtis blow

Sierra
12-06-04, 09:40 AM
There are a couple guys who frequent the Schwinn forums that deal in these old bikes. You might try posting there. Memory Lane is another possibility for parts.