Junker Buddy strikes again. but this time I hit a home run!

[outskirtscustoms]

Just got in two old-school 10 speeds that a junker buddy had on his truck. Normally I'd save my money for something good but I could not let them go to the scrapyard in this good of shape. and they were cheap so I should be able to turn a quick profit. Paid $9 for both! :mrgreen:

The first one is a Coast King 10 speed, Distributed by the old Coast to Coast stores, paint looks like new and looks like the chrome will shine up nicely, also came with some sweet Diamondback caged pedals that would look sweet on my Ross Piranha (one reason I bought it and my GF wants the gel seat for her bike).

Second Is a killer condition, Schwinn Le Tour Tourist, Coppertone paint looks great, few chips on the fork over the chrome, Quick change front axle, some aftermarket plastic fenders that will probably come off before I'm done, Double hairpin seat that I have never seen before, and it is one tall son of a gun! I can just barely ride it. I shined up the front rim and tire and left the back alone so you could see the before and after. And it was getting dark.

Badged as a Schwinn Chicago but the seat tube is labeled built in Taiwan for Schwinn of Chicago

Altus Shifters

Serial # 1A05010 Anybody know how to decode a Japanese Schwinn ???

dual hairpin seat

Broken rear fender cheap plastic, They say made in Germany so I am guessing they are not original and they just don't "look" right.

 

[outskirtscustoms]

If anyone is interested in either of them let me know, I'm going to shine them up and put on C-list soon.

 

[user 135]

Nice score on the Schwinn. Should be able to get your money back for sure.

 

[outskirtscustoms]

After a bit of research I found out most Japanese Schwinn bikes are stamped on the head-badge with a 4 digit code first 3 are numerical # of day 1-365, last number is last number of year. Mine is 0061 so January 6, 1971 or 1981. I am thinking 1981???

 

[Spokeshave]

You should do well on CL. Good Luck.

 

[outskirtscustoms]

You should do well on CL. Good Luck.

I hope so I could use the cash, What would be a good price? Cleaned and polished of coarse. I did find out the fenders ARE original to it, seat is original, even the tires are original! I'm going to see about "trimming" the rear fender and make it look factory or repairing it.
I saw a few Le tours on there, but none are the Le Tour Tourist. They range in price from $100-$250. Only two that are in comparable condition are the $200 and $250 ones. So I am thinking post at $175 and let them talk me down to $150ish.
what you think?

 

[outskirtscustoms]

bump.............. Price check on aisle 2 :lol:

 

[KZ1000]

There are lot of road bikes listed for 200-250. it does not mean they are selling. If you want it to sell I would put 95-125. max. of course different areas of the country make a difference also.
All the bike "Dealers" on CL are always asking the big dollar for their road bikes, the same bikes are on week after week. I will get together 6-8 good clean bikes and list them for 85. each regardless if Schwinn or Huffy. I get the calls and all bikes are sold within a week with no haggling at all. These people will drive 1 hour, 1 way, away from the city to buy them rather than pay 100. more for the same bike.

 

[outskirtscustoms]

There are lot of road bikes listed for 200-250. it does not mean they are selling. If you want it to sell I would put 95-125. max. of course different areas of the country make a difference also.
All the bike "Dealers" on CL are always asking the big dollar for their road bikes, the same bikes are on week after week. I will get together 6-8 good clean bikes and list them for 85. each regardless if Schwinn or Huffy. I get the calls and all bikes are sold within a week with no haggling at all. These people will drive 1 hour, 1 way, away from the city to buy them rather than pay 100. more for the same bike.

Yeah, I would be more than happy to get $100 for it. Considering what in it.

 

[outskirtscustoms]

Got it cleaned and listed. Shined up really well considering how it looked before I started cleaning it, wish I'd have taken some pics before the first cleaning. I also just trimmed off the back fender and smoothed it out. Rides great but I am too short for it.

 

[outskirtscustoms]

Listed The Schwinn for $150 and got a guy coming up from greenfield to look at it tomorrow for $100. Wish me luck!!!

 

[jaydub]

Listed The Schwinn for $150 and got a guy coming up from greenfield to look at it tomorrow for $100. Wish me luck!!!

Great Job on the Rear Fender..!!!! the average joe would have tossed it..sorry Joe..LOL :wink:
I have a few sets in black..waiting to put them on something LOL :wink:
Oh hope that sale works out for ya..!

 

[outskirtscustoms]

Listed The Schwinn for $150 and got a guy coming up from greenfield to look at it tomorrow for $100. Wish me luck!!!

Great Job on the Rear Fender..!!!! the average joe would have tossed it..sorry Joe..LOL :wink:
I have a few sets in black..waiting to put them on something LOL :wink:
Oh hope that sale works out for ya..!

Well the trailing edge of the fender was intact so I cut it off and held it over the fender that wasn't broken and took a marker and traced the contour so it would look factory, then tin snips and a file to get it perfect, than a little cleaning spray and rag to get the marker off. As far as the sale goes he was a little too short but loved the bike. He said he'd ask his taller friend if he'd be interested and give me a referral but no sales yet.

Also the AVERAGE Joe doesn't have 30+ bikes and a trike crammed in a small shed.......I guess I'm the "above average Joe"

 

[Hsean]

I would of put white duct tape on it. lol

 

[outskirtscustoms]

I would of put white duct tape on it. lol

:lol: :lol: :lol:
A year ago I'd have done the same.