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  1. whiskyginger

    Need some help identifying a 1953 Schwinn...?

    @B607 I measured from the top of the BB to the very. top of the seat post, seemed to be more 20 inches. Depending where to cut off the measurement, it appeared 18 when measuring to where the seat brackets.
  2. whiskyginger

    Need some help identifying a 1953 Schwinn...?

    @Jpromo - some better photos (and replaced tires and chain)
  3. whiskyginger

    Need some help identifying a 1953 Schwinn...?

    thanks @Jpromo for all the information. I was right there with you trying to research some reference photos, but had no luck. I'm going to snap some better photos of this bike, and see if there are any other recognition marks (badges, symbols, etc) that can assist with your findings. I'll repost...
  4. whiskyginger

    Need some help identifying a 1953 Schwinn...?

    @Jpromo you nailed it. i measured the seat tube and it is 16". Also took notice to the few other areas you had pointed out. thanks for all the feedback. definitely learned a thing or two! ;)
  5. whiskyginger

    Need some help identifying a 1953 Schwinn...?

    @Jpromo interesting. i was judging the year based on these sites (Serial # h69015): http://www.angelfire.com/rant/allday101/SchwinnCodes3.html http://schwinncruisers.com/schwinn.php?serial=h69015 Though your comments are correct. The s# was under the bottom bracket. It has 26" wheel size. The...
  6. whiskyginger

    Need some help identifying a 1953 Schwinn...?

    @B607 - thanks for the quick response! @kingsting - must be. confused as to why i haven't found any other models with this small tube setup. but oh well. thanks for the comment!
  7. whiskyginger

    Need some help identifying a 1953 Schwinn...?

    Recently I came across this real beauty. Not sure what model it is though, even after some research. Based on the serial number it was produced in Feb 1953. It resembles somewhat of the wasp or typhoon even, but if you notice near the straight bar and head tube (circled in photos), it is smaller...
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