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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-23, 07:51 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,530
Posted By capnjonny

Hi all, Looks like Pastor Bob has got the...

Hi all,

Looks like Pastor Bob has got the New World Decal down and said he would send me one.

Now all I need is for someone to measure their bike with original decals and let me know what...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-23, 11:03 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,530
Posted By capnjonny

I just got back on the forum and didn't know you...

I just got back on the forum and didn't know you folks had sent me more info on the Schwinn New world Decals. Thank you all. With this info I should be able to have decals made. I asked around at the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-23, 05:54 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,530
Posted By capnjonny

To Lattz and Pastor Bob I tried sending you...

To Lattz and Pastor Bob
I tried sending you both private messages but for some reason they didn't go through so hopefully you both will see them here .

Pastor Bob,
As you know, I am restoring a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-23, 01:15 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,530
Posted By capnjonny

I sprayed the frame and fork on the Schwinn New...

I sprayed the frame and fork on the Schwinn New World today. Rustoleum Burgandy over Clean metal primer (off white) I have a 1971 Schwinn hump back Racer in the shop at the moment with Chrome...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-23, 07:50 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,530
Posted By capnjonny

I finished sand blasting the New World frame...

I finished sand blasting the New World frame yesterday. Here are some pictures showing the brazed joints. Note the straightened forks! I was going to paint the frame black as that was the original...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-23, 08:55 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,530
Posted By capnjonny

Sir Mike, Why red oxide rather than Rustoleum...

Sir Mike,
Why red oxide rather than Rustoleum grey or black spray?

Is there something special about Red oxide that I should know?

I removed the paint from the frame/ fork yesterday( about 1...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-23, 12:46 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,530
Posted By capnjonny

I stripped all the hardware off the New world...

I stripped all the hardware off the New world today and polished the head badge. I'll probably leave it without paint as that would be a real PITA to do properly. It looks to be brass plated as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-23, 06:43 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,530
Posted By capnjonny

I looked through my forks and thought I would use...

I looked through my forks and thought I would use one from a later model Bianchi then found a Raleigh fork the right size that was even lighter so that is what I am going with. The old forged...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-23, 12:22 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,530
Posted By capnjonny

Now I'm getting all horny to dig in to the New...

Now I'm getting all horny to dig in to the New World. As some have mentioned this is not going to be a money making project but who gives a flying fork.

I have the Varsity totaly stripped down...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-23, 11:28 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,530
Posted By capnjonny

Lattz, Thanks for the offer. I am going to...

Lattz,

Thanks for the offer. I am going to do a little more research on the bike, clean it, and then decide which road to take on the restoration. I will post again when I have a plan and may...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-23, 10:01 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,530
Posted By capnjonny

Decals**********? Hey, I just got the bike...

Decals**********?

Hey, I just got the bike in my hands a few days ago. Have not had a chance to clean it yet.

I did check out the head badge though. It is actually in good shape. Under the dirt...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-23, 12:44 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,530
Posted By capnjonny

Thanks for the above comments. I do quite a...

Thanks for the above comments.
I do quite a few restorations for the Bike Exchange here in Silly Cone Valley and have the tools to straighten the forks and do any other repairs necessary. . I will...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-23, 12:25 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,530
Posted By capnjonny

1948 Schwinn New World

I was just gifted this Schwinn New World from a frieind. From my research it is post ww2 and pre 1950. probably 1948. If anyone out there has one of these I would appreciate if you could post some...
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