This Weeks Finds- X-53, 48 Higgins, 40s? Schwinn

[Bri-in-RI]

I regretfully sold my X-53 last year and have been sort of looking for a replacement ever since. When I picked this one up from a local member it was totally in pieces so I did a quick clean, lube, reassemble, added some tires and called it a day. This one is probably not getting a restore so it will forever be a ratty rider

I picked these next 2 up together from a CL ad. Look for them parted out in the For Sale section soon.

Im guessing this is a early 40s Schwinn? Has the planes and trains head badge and serial number is shown if that helps date it?

Lastly I picked up this 48-49 mens Higgins. Pretty basic bike but it still has some useful parts.

 

[Gold Street Customs]

Ok that's it , I am done, you keep finding all the cool bikes, I guess I will take on a new hobby, maybe a Ganghamsize dance class :lol:

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Awesome finds! Your parting out the 48 Higgins? :? Is it skiptooth?

I'm interested if you sell/part out 8)

 

[kingfish254]

I hope to find a X53 some day!
Great finds!

 

[dragnusa]

Nice finds, I couldnt imagine parting out the higgins

 

[silvertonguedevil]

I hope to find a X53 some day!
Great finds!

X2! I hope to replace the one I had to sell recently.

 

[Bri-in-RI]

I hope to find a X53 some day!
Great finds!

X2! I hope to replace the one I had to sell recently.

Your X-53 as really nice and very fairly priced, no surprise it sold so quickly. A Fleetline like yours is on my wish list too
I do know of a 4 other X-53 for sale between $500-$1500 if anyone is looking I can point them in the right direction.

 

[kingfish254]

Thanks for the heads up, but the "Mr. Haney" and Fred G in me are waiting until I find one for less than Franklin. :mrgreen:
A guy can dream can't he????

 

[yeshoney]

Bri,

Are the 4 other ones from the guy I sold my red one to???

Joe

I hope to find a X53 some day!
Great finds!

X2! I hope to replace the one I had to sell recently.

Your X-53 as really nice and very fairly priced, no surprise it sold so quickly. A Fleetline like yours is on my wish list too
I do know of a 4 other X-53 for sale between $500-$1500 if anyone is looking I can point them in the right direction.

 

[Bri-in-RI]

Bri,

Are the 4 other ones from the guy I sold my red one to???

Joe

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This one came from Myke and he does have another for sale but I think he is keeping the one he got from you.

 

[Spokeshave]

Not a bad week. The X-53 is major cool.

 

[pick]

Not a bad week. The X-53 is major cool.

+1 X-53 is awesome! I would have to keep the Higgins too!

 

[scott brownsey]

good finds x53 is sweet

 

[Redd]

I hate you. I really hate you. Just kidding dude! Awesome finds, especially the X-53!!! :shock: The other two are cool too... I had a '49 Higgins but I tossed it into the woods... that Schwinn looks to me like maybe about...'52ish perhaps? What do you guys think, am I wrong? :?

 

[B607]

The Schwinn has a braced truss fork. Early post war. Does it have a tapered kickstand? If so, '46. If not, '47. Gary

 

[Toeslider]

I have the same Schwinn, but it is skip tooth and has a different head badge.

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It was determined to be a 46. If yours is any newer, you should be able to decode the serial number.

 

[Bri-in-RI]

The Schwinn has a braced truss fork. Early post war. Does it have a tapered kickstand? If so, '46. If not, '47. Gary

Tapered kick stand so '46 it is. Thanks so much for the info
-Brian

 

[1918 Ranger]

Ditto. Love the X-53


1918 Ranger