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06-03-14 | 05:30 AM

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Hudson308

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From: Somewhere west of Tobie's

Bikes: fillet-brazed Chicago Schwinns, and some other stuff

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Originally Posted by Metacortex

If you are interested in restoring, there are some great pics of a 1960 Continental with original parts here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/schwinn499/tags/1960/

I do think the stem is original, however many other parts (including the fork) look to be replacements. I would definitely try to save the stem.

Thanks for that!
Great resource to figure out exactly what I've got. I think two big challenges for a full-on resto will be finding a repro knob for the rod shifter, and the original "renaissance" style decals used in '60-61. All I can find are the later-style Continental graphics. I don't think I would even try to find a Simplex Tour de France RD, as they don't have much of a reputation.

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