My first fresh find post - Hibbard - Brought up from the Titannic but free!

[stratowheelin]

Not sure if the stamping of the serial number can help determine she is Schwinn made or not? I know the numbers themselves may not be much help based on what I am finding. Once the warm weather is here for good in Nebraska I will begin carefully disassembling to begin the process of putting her back on the road!

 

[FastForward]

Look at this brochure.
I believe your bike is the same as the last bike at the bottom.
1933 brochure and this would also fit with the same era of when they opened there True Value Hardware store in 1932.
http://www.trfindley.com/flschwinn_1893_1940/1933_07.html

 

[stratowheelin]

Thanks FastForward, that is pretty darn close. I think the frame design is earlier however. Notice the difference of the design near the head-tube....

 

[stratowheelin]

Hi guys, again wanted to thank everyone for their help with more info about this old girl. I posted some pictures over at the CABE and with some additional help over there we figured out she is most likely 1926, built by Schwinn for Hibbard! Now to find a rear fender (might be tricky), and get her road worthy again! I'll keep everyone posted on the build!