Schwinn Stingray 68

[vincentius]

I had purchased the below Schwinn at the self proclaimed "Mother of All Garage Sales" last year. I don't know much about bikes other than I can ride it and I like it. I also know this is a Stingray, I believe Campus Green and made in September of 1968. I can also see that right away the seat isn't original, but beyond that I'm at a loss. After reading up it seams I can go two ways, restore it to original or make it my own, which I'm still contemplating, but I would like to still get the original fenders, seat, badge, and anything else I'm missing. What I need is any advice, what bike this exactly it is, what parts I need (maybe you have something to sell?), or anything else. In the mean time I'm going to keep reading up around these forums. Thank you in advance for any help.

 

[B607]

It looks to me like it was a standard J-38 StingRay when new. Probably no fenders and black wall tires. The springer and white walls are aftermarket, at least the front one. Back one might be a ww StingRay knobby. In 1968 your J-38 cost $53.95. $65.95 with the optional 2-speed kickback. Gary

 

[vincentius]

Thanks Gary. So I need a new handle bar stem, front fork and seat so far...

I'm surprised about the fenders. I guess I won't need to get any unless I want to make this bike my own.