early 40's Schwinn Excelsior
- Thread starter user 135
- Start date
Help Support Rat Rod Bikes Bicycle Forum:
Re: 1948 Schwinn Excelsior
i would love to have it also
i would love to have it also
Re: 1948 Schwinn Excelsior
That's a prewar Schwinn D97X. The frame looks like a '40 or '41, the guard is a '39 or '40. I'd guess it's a late '40 or early '41 bike. It has the correct Miller kickstand, Ashtabula fork, and Torrington pedals. Correct upside down gooseneck, truss rods and fenders. Looks like the drop centers could also be original. All you need is a seat, bars, and fat tires to put it back the way it was. Those are really popular right now because you can get repop tanks for them from Maple Island or ebay for around $100. That's a $150-$200 bike, easy. Super find. I want it! Oh wait...I already have one. 8) Gary
That's a prewar Schwinn D97X. The frame looks like a '40 or '41, the guard is a '39 or '40. I'd guess it's a late '40 or early '41 bike. It has the correct Miller kickstand, Ashtabula fork, and Torrington pedals. Correct upside down gooseneck, truss rods and fenders. Looks like the drop centers could also be original. All you need is a seat, bars, and fat tires to put it back the way it was. Those are really popular right now because you can get repop tanks for them from Maple Island or ebay for around $100. That's a $150-$200 bike, easy. Super find. I want it! Oh wait...I already have one. 8) Gary
Re: 1948 Schwinn Excelsior
Thanks for all the feedback.
Gary, I dated off the serial number but your info is probably correct. Thanks for the info and nice bike.
Steve, I will let you know when the bears hibernate. I don't have bike with apes yet, so I may be keeping them.
Thanks for all the feedback.
Gary, I dated off the serial number but your info is probably correct. Thanks for the info and nice bike.
Steve, I will let you know when the bears hibernate. I don't have bike with apes yet, so I may be keeping them.
