A random frame

[chimichanga]

I picked up a random frame from craigslist for 15 dollars. DOn't really know anything about it. Any info would help.

 

[Silent H]

looks like an old schwinn from the 40's-50's? Im reading the book "No Hands" about the rise and fall of schwinn and they talk about BF Goodrich selling schwinn bikes but with BF's name of them.

 

[Hooch]

yes its a schwinn built frame look for a serial number on the lefthand axle mount

 

[chimichanga]

yes its a schwinn built frame look for a serial number on the lefthand axle mount

I was able to find out it was made in 1963 but i want to find out what kind of bike it was. Here is the serial number e34714

 

[sensor]

i really dont think its a 63..............looks like a late 40s or 50's.....whats the size of the headbadge? heres a link to an accurate schwinn serial# chart.........
http://www.bunchobikes.com/serialnumber2.htm
im guessing but probably a hornet.........late 40's
nice score!
btw where was the serial #? under the bottom bracket or left drop out?

 

[nogoodnic42]

I've got a BFG with the same paint and its a 52. I don't have my serial # handy so I'm not sure if its close or not...Kelly

 

[chimichanga]

i really dont think its a 63..............looks like a late 40s or 50's.....whats the size of the headbadge? heres a link to an accurate schwinn serial# chart.........
http://www.bunchobikes.com/serialnumber2.htm
im guessing but probably a hornet.........late 40's
nice score!
btw where was the serial #? under the bottom bracket or left drop out?

THanks
The serial number was in the left drop out.

 

[chimichanga]

I've got a BFG with the same paint and its a 52. I don't have my serial # handy so I'm not sure if its close or not...Kelly

Yeah you're right it's a 52 i misread the serial number.

 

[sensor]

okay...... that makes alot more sense.again good score :mrgreen:

 

[Joshua85]

looks like a spitfire frame