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Vintage schwinn admiral bicycle with wooden wheels and leather saddle

Old 10-19-20, 08:00 PM
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Vintage schwinn admiral bicycle with wooden wheels and leather saddle

wondering what it might be worth and best way to sell it. Not sure what year it is. last license plate registration was 1945
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Old 10-21-20, 08:53 AM
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you need to post some pics.

Yes...you need 10 posts to do, but just look and respond to other subjects to get the 10 count.
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Old 10-21-20, 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by bikemike73
you need to post some pics.

Yes...you need 10 posts to do, but just look and respond to other subjects to get the 10 count.
Ok - thank you
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Old 10-23-20, 09:10 AM
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Will post photos today
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Old 10-23-20, 09:22 AM
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When were wooden wheels last used on bicycles?
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Old 10-23-20, 09:44 AM
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Old 10-23-20, 11:24 AM
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GREAT FIND !!!

VERY RARE !!!

Can you take a pic of the head badge up close ?

Where / how did you find this ??
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Old 10-23-20, 11:32 AM
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Badge is missing. Found it in the garage of a home I purchased 30 years ago.
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Old 10-23-20, 11:50 AM
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That is awesome!

Can't help with value, but try posting on the cabe. Lots of knowledgable folks over there fot this stuff.
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