Pre War Elgin? what do i have?

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Saw this on my local CL and figured i better shake a leg and get it. The forks look like repops or something but every thing else looks old, what kind and year bike is it? Guy i got it from said he thinks its a 1936 Schwinn, neck has a cool art deco look, truss rods have pitting but look polished. Anyone recognize what the chain ring is from? thanks for any info and pics.
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Re: Pre War Schwinn? what do i have?

Frame could be an Elgin. Forks are definitely NOT Elgin. The stem was used on deluxe Hawthorne bikes and the sprocket is from a Monark.
 
Re: Pre War Schwinn? what do i have?

ohdeebee said:
Frame could be an Elgin. Forks are definitely NOT Elgin. The stem was used on deluxe Hawthorne bikes and the sprocket is from a Monark.
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Ah, thanks for clearing that up-I saw Beatcads bike and just figured maybe it was the right forks.Ohdeebee knows his stuff so whatever he says is gold with me.
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Re: Pre War Schwinn? what do i have?

Thanks Xcruiser! The fork on the Beatcad bike is an early Cleveland Welding, the fork on the Fresh Find is a later Cleveland Welding (I think).
 
Re: Pre War Schwinn? what do i have?

Thanks for the info, any idea on the date of the frame and and the date of the fork? any other pics or info would help.
 
Re: Pre War Schwinn? what do i have?

tossed some parts on it to see what it would look like, 28" front rim fits, 26" rear with a 2.125 tire.
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Re: Pre War Schwinn? what do i have?

got a seat for it!!!! going to toss it together quick for a rider this summer. Then maybe come up with a plan over winter..
 
Re: Pre War Schwinn? what do i have?

got the seat on took it for a ride! now just thinking about color and if i like the raked 28" front and 26" rear look
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