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[Pack Rat]

I’m hoping someone can tell me a little more about this middleweight I picked up yesterday for $50. I was told it was from the 60s. Entered the serial number in a Schwinn bike page and it came up as being manufactured in 1957. Markings on the Wald fenders, AS & Co head badge, and wheels place it in the 60s as well. Vista grips, tires (26x1.75) and chain guard.

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[sandman]

Pictures aren't showing up ?

 

[Pack Rat]

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[Pack Rat]

See them now?


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[MattiThundrrr]

There are currently issues with images loaded using tap a talk app... The head honcho is on the case

 

[Pack Rat]

Well, that’s a downer. Pics are on the RRB FB discussion board if anyone is interested


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[nosferatu1381]

I open the forum in chrome on my android instead of Tapatalk to skirt that issue

 

[nosferatu1381]

I am still looking at the Tapatalk format but I am running it through chrome if that makes any sense

 

[MattiThundrrr]

I'm using chrome on android, first set of pictures is visible, that's a nice one

 

[sandman]

The chain guard gets all the attention . Love it . No idea who it was made for . 1957 ?
It sure does not look like most girl Schwinn frames .

 

[Pack Rat]

After tons of research and asking on other forums I came up with it being a Stelber-Iverson/Ross mashup branded as a Vista. Pretty weird and a cheaper hardware store bike. But I’ll keep it!

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[Pack Rat]

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[Captain Awesome]

I'm using chrome on android, first set of pictures is visible, that's a nice one

Same. First set is there, everything else is X's

She's a beaut though

 

[Pack Rat]

That old Schwinn badge someone put on it is probably worth more than the whole bike lol


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[nosferatu1381]

After tons of research and asking on other forums I came up with it being a Stelber-Iverson/Ross mashup branded as a Vista. Pretty weird and a cheaper hardware store bike. But I’ll keep it!

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that looks like a Stelber. When i quote this post I can see the image

 

[nosferatu1381]

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funny story about that green bike, Arnold Schwinn and Murray of Ohio. Those guys the execs wives were all friends and they kind of moved back and forth through ross snider etc. in the Ohio river valley bunch
Applicant has chosen a trademark for its rims and wheels which not only indicates the origin of the product, but which also does not detract from the appearance of the rim when it is used for its intended purpose.
After filing numerous additional affidavits and appearing at subsequent hearings, the files of the Patent Office indicate that the application was examined and passed for publication on October 15, 1952, and notice of allowance was issued on January 19, 1953. Despite the fact that the plaintiff through its president knew of the economic value of knurling, acknowledged in writing on November 6, 1951, the Patent Office was never advised of such fact. An examination of the file of the Patent Office fails to reveal that the question of functionality was ever presented to the Commissioner or raised by the Commissioner.

Initially, at the time of the application for the trademark, the plaintiff was manufacturing and marketing wheels which had two welds on the inner surface of the rim which were hidden by knurls. Thereafter, a lightweight rim was made of tubular steel which required only one welding seam, and thus one knurling process was used.


https://www.leagle.com/decision/19711312339fsupp97311152

 

[nosferatu1381]

anyway, all of that to say i think the green one is a Ross and the badge wound up on it at the department store. Ross and Schwinn were the cool kid bikes in Rochester in the late 50's so there you go, and now I am having a bad case of deja vu

 

[deorman]

that looks like a Stelber. When i quote this post I can see the image

 

[deorman]

Murray rims.

 

[Pack Rat]

Murray rims.

Yep. Also Wald fenders, Union pedals, Bendix 70 rear hub and “Vista Scorpion” Goodyear tires from 1969


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