Thrifty Schwinn

[fixed1313]

Picked this up yesterday at a local thrift store. Not sure what I will do with it yet, may end up as a parts donor. From looking at the date code list I believe this to be a 1962.

 

[Jpromo]

If you end up picking it for parts, I'd buy the carrier if you didn't need it. That's the one I need for my American Deluxe :wink:

 

[fixed1313]

That carrier is sweet, if it gets parted most likely the only thing not used would be the frame.

 

[tanksalot]

Nice find .Its funny I have the same reflector decals on my fork & rear fender .
Anyone have any suggestions on how to get them off ??
With out ruining the paint they are really stuck on my bike.
The reflector decals must have been some kind of kit with mounting instructions ..

 

[Toadman]

Nice find

WD 40 or some other mild solvent would breakdown the adhesive on the decals
what did you pay ? if you don't mind me asking

 

[outskirtscustoms]

Nice find .Its funny I have the same reflector decals on my fork & rear fender .
Anyone have any suggestions on how to get them off ??
With out ruining the paint they are really stuck on my bike.
The reflector decals must have been some kind of kit with mounting instructions ..

A hair dryer or heat gun will take them off by loosening the glue then WD40 to get off the residue. Just need to be a bit more careful with a heat gun as not to scorch the paint.

 

[Garrysr]

I thought this idea was nuts, until I tried everything else to remove pinstriping on my car. By everything, I mean heat, WD, decal remover spray, the decal eraser for a drill. Then, I finally listened to the wife. Magic potion? Mayonaise. Let it sit a few minutes, and it let the striping go.

 

[fixed1313]

Toadman, I can spill the beans $20

Yeah, I am having trouble with the reflector stripes too, started to use a knife ever so carefully to flake it off. I tried some Goof Off but it started to take off the Pin striping and not the sticker. I will have to try the mayo idea then heat if that doesn't work.

 

[Toadman]

great deal

i bought my wife one a while back , a '72 with only one wheel $80

good luck with the stickers !!

 

[fixed1313]

Yeah I know it was a good deal. I can't afford to pay what this stuff is "worth" for the most part.

 

[B607]

If you end up picking it for parts, I'd buy the carrier if you didn't need it. That's the one I need for my American Deluxe :wink:

You sure you need it? It's a 24" bike you know. That rack might be really scarce if it's 24" specific. Gary

 

[fixed1313]

I suppose it would all depend on what I could afford after selling it. The Hoarder in me, as well as past experience, tells me I will regret selling it at some point down the road if I do.