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Yes wheels are true. It looks like the bike was serviced in the early 1970's. The original rear S-2 wheel has a newer Bendix hub laced in. The paint reminds of the Ed Roth kustom spray can colors of the early '60's. I seldom find boy's bikes like this, almost always girl's bikes!

Went to look at an old car and told the person asked what else I was into. So they told me this was in an out building. I wiped the paint down with some soapy water. The headlight was missing but I had one with original paint on the base that looked like pretty good match. Check out the vintage...

I bought this bike missing some key parts from another CABE member. Seat, seat post, handlebars, hand grips, Elgin headlight and tires. All expensive items. Just finished it up with some parts I had here and some purchased from other CABE members. Sitting on a good pair of original tires soft...

Re: 1962 Schwinn American now a 26" Sting-Ray 1962 Schwinn American I put the bike back to original condition. One front fender brace has been replaced with a Wald and the front light guts are gone. The horn is in working order.

It is very possible that is the proper rear tire. What is the date code on the tire? PM me for details on how to date it.

I rode the bike (on the 50 year old tires) for about 2 - 1/2 miles along the Delaware and Raritan canal tow path. The two speed is a nice feature.

Thanks for the advice. Peace, Joe

I bought this original 1963 Schwinn American took it all apart and decided to re-assemble with some extra parts I had laying around. What do you think? A tall person's Sting-Ray with a tank! URL=http://s817.photobucket.com/user/stingrayjoe/media/DSCN2570_zps85ec64a2.jpg.html][/URL]

I cleaned the bike up a bit and greased everything; changed the wheels to take it for a rde. The correct front wheel is on the way. The rear drop stand needs a minor repair so it has been removed to do so.

One of my bird dogs spotted this old wreck today and bought it for me. The bike has a Schwinn front wheel but the rest looks original. It came with the original front wheel in poor condition....

Balloon tire Elgin is now ready to ride.

$1,250. BTT PM or e-mail me please Can deliver to Englishtown Car Swapmeet next weekend near Old Bridge Twp., NJ http://www.etownraceway.com/swap_meets.aspx

This winter I got a little caught up in home improvements and working on my old car. Now I am making progress on the Mead Ranger..

Still looking for nice original "bright work" e.g. bars, stem, truss rods, crankset and a good battery can PM or e-mail me [email protected] Thanks

I bought this yesterday at Trexlertown Bike Show in the rain. This is my new project...

Yes bike is F/S e-mail me [email protected]

Thanks for the positive feedback. I like all old bikes and this one is pretty kool to look at. After reading some posts and following the links it may be a '37 not sure.

Just picked this old thing up in a trade. Vintage Sears Allstate tires, JC Higgins SW speedo, nice Torrington stem, stainless balloon fenders. I rebuilt the rear hub and bottom bracket, added missing crossbar on h-bars and old Japanese electric horn. Pretty tough looking early balloon bike...

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sorry about that they were there yesterday??? E-mail me if pics do not work [email protected]