Jude's finds

[us56456712]

This is great input you all have put in here.

I’m thinking now some sort of a funky urban, gravel all arounder.

What say you @us56456712 ?

You have hills? If you do I would use 44 x 22. There are 22 tooth BMX cogs that can be removed. The cheap Chinese ones have to have the plate removed or it welded shut to get them off, both destroy the cog. If it’s pretty flat I use 44 x 16. I would use something like BMX pedals. I sometimes cut a little off my cruiser bars for all round riding, depending on how far they come back. It’s a nice bike you have there and personally for here with the hills I would only change the pedals, new chain and put a 22 tooth on it. Keep it as original looking as possible. Pedals take a beating as they are the lowest part of the bike and by removing them you are keeping them for the future. I would keep all the original parts in a labeled bag. If the seat bothers you change that, but keep it in the bag. It’s already an all rounder, skinny tires, rack, it’s cool. It’s too new for me but if the wheels are true and it’s original $100 is a decent price.

 

[Wildcat]

I was curious as to what the fender thing was and what color your bike was new. I think it was red like this. Looks like their fender thing was broken too.

Another pic shows wide tires, probably 2.125 on the bike. The AMF frames have a nice laidback angle.

 

[Jude Ephesus]

I was curious as to what the fender thing was and what color your bike was new. I think it was red like this. Looks like their fender thing was broken too.
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Another pic shows wide tires, probably 2.125 on the bike. The AMF frames have a nice laidback angle.
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Sweet pic’s: some meats on that beast!

The color of my bike is pretty unique... the closest color I could compare it to is Schwinn coppertone.

I looked up some pics on the web and the fender piece is a little space ship looking thing.

 

[Chainmaker2]

If you are going the BMX look I ran mine with a pair of Maxxis Holly Rollers 2.4 for a couple weeks...looked great just had to lose the fenders.

 

[Wildcat]

I'm pretty sure they only came in red or black. The faded patina on yours is nice and even and is unique. I'd save that color, maybe clear coat it after cleaning it up. I had a 65 that originally had the star chainring with reflectors, the black paint was too far gone. 2.125 tires fit, but as stated above, no fenders. Did you find the serial number?

 

[1957searsbike]

Just got this pigeon

paid too much ($100) but it’s pretty cool.

I think it’d make an epic klunker.

Or super cool banana seat cruiser?

What’s some ideas on a middleweight tank bike?

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Nice bike

 

[Jude Ephesus]

I think I just bought a Schwinn Corvette, but I’m confused as the serial number is on the bottom bracket

can anyone enlighten me?

 

[RustyGold]

Police registration...not serial

 

[RustyGold]

Is that yellow sticker for a bike store? License?

 

[Jude Ephesus]

Police registration...not serial

Lol: Not a Schwinn guy!!!!!

I just found the SN on the drop down!!!

looks like a ‘61!!!!

 

[Jude Ephesus]

Is that yellow sticker for a bike store? License?

I’ll check tomorrow!!!

 

[RustyGold]

I’ll check tomorrow!!!

It might give you an idea of what the 'H' stands for in 'HPD'.

 

[Wildcat]

Hawaii uses a yellow registration decal. This is 2018:

 

[musclebikemadman]

Great bike , love the Schwinn blue. I have a 1959 three speed. That red band rear hub is nearly indestructable. It should clean up nice. They may be SS fenders

the look like it I don't see any rust. Looks like it is all there except head badge , they are easy to find. What are your plans?

 

[Karate Chicken Industries]

Police registration...not serial

For United States resident purposes:

Record both numbers, the serial number and the PD number. If that bike gets stolen, having both numbers is highly beneficial. Bicycles entered into NCIC stay there for seven years and the serial number is most crucial. However. having more than one identifier increases chances of getting a bike back if recovered. In the case of the PD number, it would be classified as an OAN (Owner Applied Number), the same as one etched into a frame by the owner. If one is inclined to add an OAN to their bikes, using a driver's license number is the most common practice with the state identifier preceding the DL#.

 

[Jude Ephesus]

Hawaii uses a yellow registration decal. This is 2018:
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So.....

my yellow sticker looks to be a.....,

yellow sticker!!!!!!

You think writing has faded off of this or someone just put some yellow tape or reflective tape on it?

 

[musclebikemadman]

My guess it faded out, strange place for reflective tape

 

[Wildcat]

If it is rigid like the decals on a car plate, then it might have been a registration. If it peels off then it was something else probably. HPD could have been Honolulu PD or Houston PD or other city. I would guess it was from back when they made an effort to ID bikes, probably when it was new. You could check the old records at City Hall to get the history of the bike. Do you have any idea where the bike came from?

 

[Jude Ephesus]

If it is rigid like the decals on a car plate, then it might have been a registration. If it peels off then it was something else probably. HPD could have been Honolulu PD or Houston PD or other city. I would guess it was from back when they made an effort to ID bikes, probably when it was new. You could check the old records at City Hall to get the history of the bike. Do you have any idea where the bike came from?

I think the bike has spent most of its life in upstate NY.

I got the bike in Syracuse

 

[Muttley]

That Schwinn blue will look fantastic with a little bit of work. My '64 American went from this:

To this:

With a little soap & water and some Meguiar's stuff: