New Years Eve Score

[Spokeshave]

I hit this '63 Jaguar just right on Craigslist. By the time I got to New Jersey to pick it up the guy told me he had 25 more calls with guys offering more than the posted price. He was a gentleman and a man of his word and sold it to me for what he has posted. Story has it this was in a dumpster with a coppertone Stingray. Unfortunately its been out in the elements for months. He told me it was pristine when his partner found it. Oh well it's rusty but nothing comes back to life like Schwinn chrome. The horn even works. Anybody notice there are two different style truss rods on the springer ? Was one replaced ? Any of you Schwinn guys out there please let me know what you think about this springer. Spokes

 

[GTV]

Very cool! What's the build date on that? I've never seen a 63 with a starburst badge.

 

[zigzagsworld]

what a great way to start your year! love coppertones even better its a starburst... cool guy for holding it

 

[Onewheelsqueel]

Doesnt look like the paints to rough and should clean up pretty good. My favorite color on a bike, and Im not particularly a Schwinn guy. 8)

 

[late for dinner]

That's going to clean up easily, nice find.
I'd be wary of that little Amish dude who's looking at it though, he looks like trouble.

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

Sweet find, coppertone ANYTHING is cool.

Maybe the struts are the same and one is just on upside down.

Again, congrats.

Cheers,
Dr. T

 

[scott brownsey]

sweet score I think it will clean up nice could truss rod b upside down

 

[B607]

Great find! Schwinn used the skinny 3/8" truss rods until the late 40's and then they went to the chubby 1/2" style. One rod is obviously a replacement, either Schwinn or another brand. Memory Lane sells replacement rods made of stainless. Gary

 

[Redd]

Wow dude, I am completely jealous! That ride is totally crunchy!