Schwinn 'The World' Craigslist Score

[Muttley]

Just bought this about an hour ago. According to the Schwinn serial number tool it's either a '51 or '58. Has the original 'The World' head badge and screen. The serial number is D08696. It's also stamped FRN on the bottom bracket.

 

[Couch tater]

No integrated kickstand and straight chain stays says this is prewar. The serial number indicates 1940. Great find! It should clean up nicely.

 

[Dizzle Problems]

Awesome pick up! I’d say it’s earlier then ‘51. Beautiful DX

 

[Wildcat]

Rear facing dropouts are pre-1946. "D" numbers are 1940 according to my data collection.
And it has original paint from the looks of it. I'm jealous.
The schwinn serial number tool is only for numbers after 1952, on the dropout. Even then it's not always right.

 

[Muttley]

Thanks for the info guys. I was thinking the same thing, that this was earlier than what that site had indicated but obviously I'm not an expert. Tomorrow I'll get a little cleaning done on it and try and get some more identifying info. Stay tuned to this channel for further updates.

 

[Muttley]

The rear hub appears to be a Morrow unit. I thought maybe the wheels weren't original but now I'm pretty sure they are. I tried to get the stem out of the head tube but it's stuck. I sprayed it with WD-40 but I'm not super confident it'll work. I'm out of anything stronger at the moment and really don't feel like going to the hardware store today.

 

[LarzBahrs]

Worth a pretty penny. I regularly see framesets selling for 400-500 on the cabe atm.

 

[Muttley]

I guess I did pretty good, I payed $150 for it.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Nice to see that it is intact. Skiptooth too! Many bent and or broken versions of that frame. Klunking used up a lot of the pre war DXs.

 

[Muttley]

The frame is all torn down now ready for a thorough cleaning and tomorrow I'm planning to get the wheels broken down. Everything came apart fairly easily after a good soaking with a mixture of WD-40 and Marvel Mystery Oil. I decided to leave the chain tensioners alone, the last thing I want to do is snap them off in the frame.