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Comparable Typhoon example in ref to the above comment about the fork crown cap: https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/1968-schwinn-typhoon-20-coppertone-bike.218840/

Very cool pre-Trek, pre-component house brand! Great find!

Sting Rays of all trims always had the chrome crown. Typhoons, Skippers used the 20'' Sting Ray frame over the years but NEVER had the fork crown. That's how you can easily ID those models absent a chainguard or screen (decal). Assuming the stock fork is present.

The anodizing on the pins failed. The chain itself was rock solid. OP, the half link chains look cool but isn't it much heavier? I LOVE what you're doing with this bike - nice build!!

You may also want to try bmxmuseum classifieds and having eBay saved searches. Sometimes folks list stuff cheaply. Good luck on your parts quest and have fun!

Hmmm, kinda cool but also looks pretty low quality. I had an early celeste Bianchi Milano with a 7 speed Nexus hub a few years ago, that was a quick bike with high pressure 26'' skinnies and an aluminum frame!

I'd just sell it as is. Repainting will not net a return. The two valuable pieces are the frame and wheels. Good luck, the Falcon sounds awesome!

10-4! Yeah, I totally get that. Enjoy!!

I'd agree. If a true Deluxe in '64 it would've had a reverse screen guard. Not sure where you are but if you're in Iowa and want to sell, let's talk. Thanks!

Very cool!

One cool rig you have there, the Wasp was one of the latest balloon tire (2.125) holdouts being built til 1964. By then everyone else had transitioned to middleweight (1.75) tire bikes. I would love to find a '64 Wasp someday, the end of a decades-long run for the ballooners. Of course...

Really cool! Nice personal touches on the bike, enjoy!

I guess it could be a later chainguard added then. https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/update-revision-1959-schwinn-wasp-optional-tank.121538/

Perfection, man! Great build. I'm a huge fan of those S&M High Husky MX bars myself...

I don't believe that's a '53. More like a '59 or so with that chainguard decal. There are a few Schwinn serial number look up tools online if you're inclined. Nice project and I like your direction with it! Have fun!