$10 thrift store Schwinn co ed
12-10-05, 10:14 PM
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$10 thrift store Schwinn co ed
Picked this up today for my wife. They had it marked and $30 and I was mildly interested. The marked it down to $10 so I thought why not? 1964, sturmey archer 3 speed. Pretty good shape. a few nicks and scratches. a bit of rust on the chrome bits . Maybe a bit of elbow grease will take care of that?
12-10-05, 10:28 PM
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Looks to be in great shape. Nice find for $10!
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12-10-05, 10:31 PM
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Looks in better shape than I am for all these years! Great find!
12-11-05, 07:47 AM
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Nice bike, and a teriffic buy. These things are great riders.
I think the equivalent men's model is the Deluxe Racer. I have a Racer that I converted to 3-speed and handbrakes, and it is a favorite.
I think the equivalent men's model is the Deluxe Racer. I have a Racer that I converted to 3-speed and handbrakes, and it is a favorite.
12-11-05, 08:23 AM
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On a sad note..
I read this thread still expecting sydney to give his true opinion of yet another old Schwinn.
I do miss the guy..
Nice find. Barring mishap that bike should still be around in 2064, getting someone down the street.
I read this thread still expecting sydney to give his true opinion of yet another old Schwinn.
I do miss the guy..
Nice find. Barring mishap that bike should still be around in 2064, getting someone down the street.
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12-11-05, 12:26 PM
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Nice! Some fine BRASS wool (not steel) and kerosene will clean up the chrome very nicely.
12-11-05, 12:35 PM
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I'd use polish or rubbing compound before ever touching it with steel OR brass wool. 24" wheels?
12-11-05, 03:32 PM
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Looks Great! You Scored! For yet another rust removal tip, I use Quick-Glo for rust removal. I found it in my local vintage LBS.
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Originally Posted by Walter
On a sad note..
I read this thread still expecting sydney to give his true opinion of yet another old Schwinn.
I do miss the guy..
Nice find. Barring mishap that bike should still be around in 2064, getting someone down the street.
I read this thread still expecting sydney to give his true opinion of yet another old Schwinn.
I do miss the guy..
Nice find. Barring mishap that bike should still be around in 2064, getting someone down the street.
I don't think I'll ever look at a Varsity or a Continental again without remembering they are "just gas pipe".
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Originally Posted by richart
Be sure and put some oil in that rear hub!
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12-16-05, 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by CardiacKid
I think that is my mother's old bike. It even has identical baskets.
