1976 schwinn speedster find
08-20-16, 05:13 PM
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1976 schwinn speedster find
picked up a frame and fork with crank and seat in great shape. not a bad deal for 10.00 bucks. its a 1976 Schwinn speedster I got from original owner I'm exited to start putting life back in it
08-20-16, 05:25 PM
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Nothing Porsche like about a Schwinn Speedster, more like a Cadillac. 
Below is mine, acquired from the original owner in NJ.
https://goo.gl/photos/JoSDWbq6iryzEjS17
Below is mine, acquired from the original owner in NJ.
https://goo.gl/photos/JoSDWbq6iryzEjS17
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08-20-16, 06:02 PM
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im just now sitting down looking for wheels and handlebars and new cranks
08-20-16, 06:43 PM
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That isn't a 1976 Speedster. In 1976 the Speedster was a standard diamond frame.
Schwinn catalogs, 1971 - 1980 (296 of 579)
If it says Speedster on the chain guard it is 1970 or older. So you scored better than you thought you did.
Schwinn catalogs, 1961 - 1970 (730 of 765)
08-20-16, 07:34 PM
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08-20-16, 08:02 PM
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Thanks for the correction.
08-21-16, 08:05 AM
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I google the serial number ,it was built in march of 1977, red was popular that year for schwinns
08-21-16, 08:32 AM
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Nice bike. Those seem to be coming back in a big way, especially Schwinns.
Are you going to build it up with better components or restore it?
Are you going to build it up with better components or restore it?
08-21-16, 08:40 AM
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:::Sigh::: stuff like this is going to encourage me into bike building. As a metalsmith with a machine shop in the back yard, that could be a serious time suck for me, ha ha!
Nice score!! I'm envious.
Nice score!! I'm envious.
08-21-16, 09:07 AM
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You can buy the whole bike in great condition for $75 here in Michigan, not that far away either. If you want me to pick it up, pay the seller and let me know.
Schwinn Speedster
Schwinn Speedster
08-22-16, 05:33 AM
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My Speedster
Sporting 27" alloy wheels laced to a SA rear hub, plastic fenders, and white walls. Don't know how much weight I saved (pounds?) but it's much easier to go fast!
