My Father's Day Gift...

[bikeriderx]

I stopped by an antique mall on my home from the landfill Saturday. Several of the vendors were set up outside. This one caught my eye...

So I bought it! :mrgreen: 1954...I'm pretty sure it has aftermarket fenders. I even think I'll leave the basket on for now... :wink:

 

[Markm]

Right on!!!

 

[schwinnmesa]

Score!!

 

[user 135]

Nice bike. Fenders do look aftermarket. I don't think the seat is original for a 1954 as the two tone seats came in 57 or 58 and the "S" two tones in 1959.

 

[rico]

Nice :!:
one true American ride sweet

 

[bikeriderx]

Nice bike. Fenders do look aftermarket. I don't think the seat is original for a 1954 as the two tone seats came in 57 or 58 and the "S" two tones in 1959.

Thanks!!

 

[stretch]

awesome!

 

[Rat Rod]

Would make for a cool 4th of July parade bike. :wink:

 

[Rustinkerer]

OG fenders arte stainless steel into the early 60s, they're also wider than the later ones. Stock seat on a 54 would be an old style Mesinger. Love the bike!

 

[bikeriderx]

Would make for a cool 4th of July parade bike. :wink:

Hey! Good Idea!

OG fenders arte stainless steel into the early 60s, they're also wider than the later ones. Stock seat on a 54 would be an old style Mesinger. Love the bike!

I found a pic of another '54 on-line and it had painted fenders...I think Schwinn offered options for fender choice. Thanks!

 

[bikeriderx]

I put new tires/wheels on and got the front fender to fit better...I need to repair the basket...

Any idea what this clip was for...? Gear shift cable??

 

[ZZ3Malibu]

http://www.trfindley.com/flschwinn_1951 ... 55_06.html 1955 Looks to be the first year for the American and other middle weight bikes Corvette Tiger and Flying Star. http://www.trfindley.com/flschwinn_1951_1960/1955.html I couldnt find any info on a American for 1954 in the Schwinn catalogs

 

[bikeriderx]

http://www.trfindley.com/flschwinn_1951_1960/1955_06.html 1955 Looks to be the first year for the American and other middle weight bikes Corvette Tiger and Flying Star. http://www.trfindley.com/flschwinn_1951_1960/1955.html I couldnt find any info on a American for 1954 in the Schwinn catalogs

Thanks Pal! It might be a 1956...Here's the thing: The serial # is N57903...My serial # charts say: N57413-N71500=11/01 1954 However...In 1956, there is a serial # range of: N52574-N58611=10/3 to 10/5 1956...? :? And I don't show that "N" was used at all in 1955...So your guess is as good as mine!

 

[ZZ3Malibu]

10/3 to 10/5 1956 works also, that would be my guess, but i guess it could be a frame built in 54 for the 55 model year also. That serial number shows up on this chart with the N. http://www.angelfire.com/rant/allday101 ... odes3.html

 

[CCR]

yup that bracket is for a shifter cable, i havent seen other chainguards in that style with one though, but i know the style after that one had similar clips on the girls bikes only for the shifter cables

 

[deorman]

...I need to repair the basket...

Make it deeper. :wink: http://www.waldsports.com/index.cfm/wald135basket.html

 

[bikeriderx]

...I need to repair the basket...

Make it deeper. :wink: http://www.waldsports.com/index.cfm/wald135basket.html

Ooooh...How 'bout this one!