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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-23, 04:27 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,530
Posted By SirMike1983

It could also be that as they age, the red fades...

It could also be that as they age, the red fades and kind of feathers into place and looks smaller than it started.

I do know of a couple instances where people tried to duplicate them in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-23, 12:17 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,530
Posted By SirMike1983

The decal looks pretty good to me, though I will...

The decal looks pretty good to me, though I will say I'm not an expert at designing and duplicating decals. The only pointer I would give, is that it looks to me as if the in the originals, the red...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-23, 07:48 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,530
Posted By SirMike1983

If you decide to reproduce the "Genuine Seamless...

If you decide to reproduce the "Genuine Seamless Steel Tubing" decal for the pre-war New Worlds, I'd like to buy one or two of them. I have a pre-war New World that needs one.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-23, 05:49 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,530
Posted By SirMike1983

On the round tubing decals: there are a couple of...

On the round tubing decals: there are a couple of different variations. The Cr Mo decal was used on the higher-end bikes that had Cr Mo fillet brazed frames. The "seamless tubing" decal is a bit...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-23, 08:36 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,530
Posted By SirMike1983

If this helps any - from my 1947 New World. ...

If this helps any - from my 1947 New World.




https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jB-_aG81oNE/UoF85tfKCrI/AAAAAAAABac/WvE3lTSMPBo/s1600/IMG_3024.JPG

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-23, 09:45 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,530
Posted By SirMike1983

Burgundy is a good pick. Schwinn's dark red was a...

Burgundy is a good pick. Schwinn's dark red was a popular color in the 1940s, and your color looks pretty good on there. Original fenders would be steel with a bladed front fender painted to match...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-23, 08:40 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,530
Posted By SirMike1983

Late 1940s New Worlds are of a hybrid...

Late 1940s New Worlds are of a hybrid construction. Some of the frame joints are electro forge welded, similar to later bikes like the Varsity, and some are fillet brazed. Electro forge welding on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-23, 03:48 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,530
Posted By SirMike1983

Schwinn did offer white contrasting fenders as an...

Schwinn did offer white contrasting fenders as an option, which usually shows up on black bikes. But I suppose one could order a maroon bike with the contrasting fenders for an extra cost.

A black...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-23, 10:34 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,530
Posted By SirMike1983

The only easy to find option for the 597mm S6...

The only easy to find option for the 597mm S6 wheels today are the Kendas with straight treads and advertised "For Schwinn". I have those on most of my old Schwinn lightweights. I usually get them...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-23, 09:51 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,530
Posted By SirMike1983

I use the red oxide to follow the original...

I use the red oxide to follow the original combination of red and then black. The black spray paint will probably adhere just as well to grey or black primer, so personal choice if you don't want to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-23, 12:52 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,530
Posted By SirMike1983

After you do your prep work, red oxide primer...

After you do your prep work, red oxide primer followed by black paint. It would have had gold box stripes originally as well, but even just a nice coat of black would be a nice improvement. Original...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-23, 07:59 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,530
Posted By SirMike1983

The base model 3-speed New World / World / Racer...

The base model 3-speed New World / World / Racer bikes went through several iterations of forks. The base model fork initially had a sloping crown and came on the fillet brazed New Worlds. They bend...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-23, 01:47 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,530
Posted By SirMike1983

Bicycle Bones in Sodus, New York should have some...

Bicycle Bones in Sodus, New York should have some of the decals that are shared with the other models from that era (particularly anything on the balloon tire bikes). The New World specific decals...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-23, 01:32 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,530
Posted By SirMike1983

It looks to me as if his badge has been painted...

It looks to me as if his badge has been painted over as well, which the factory would not have done.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-23, 07:31 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,530
Posted By SirMike1983

If you're dead set on fixing it and riding it,...

If you're dead set on fixing it and riding it, it's certainly a doable thing. The frame is relatively strong, as is the fork, and the steel is a relatively workable variety if you need to straighten...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-23, 12:33 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,530
Posted By SirMike1983

It's a post-war New World, 1946-52 era....

It's a post-war New World, 1946-52 era. Unfortunately, it is in tough shape. The fork is bent. Everything has been re-painted. Bars have been swapped out. Saddle is not original. Pedals also swapped....
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