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Old 06-22-14, 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by fixingit
The serial # CF24623...
That means the frame was built in March 1970. The bike was most likely assembled a month or so later as a '70 model. You can see the original catalog pages here: Schwinn 1970 Diamond Jubilee -- Krates

...what is the bike worth in its current condition and do you think It’s worth trying to restore it.
In that condition it is probably worth $200 to $300 depending on your local market. A repainted/restored one recently sold for $580 on ebay, but with shipping and ebay fees the seller probably only cleared $450 or less. You should only restore it if it has sentimental value and you wish to save it. You would get the most profit selling it as-is, perhaps with a basic cleanup. If you do clean it be very careful around the decals and the silk-screening on the chainguard, they can easily be damaged.
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