50's Schwinn Racer
03-29-10, 12:55 PM
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50's Schwinn Racer
I was lucky enough to get this from a friend the other day. I'm not really sure what to do with it, but it seems like it'd be worth being careful while cleaning it up. I like the Magical Top Hat logo on the seat tube. Thought you all might like to see pics.
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The top hat thing is Eddie Rickenbacker's squadron insignia. He was a WW1 ace. 
The "Hat in the Ring" squadron.
The "Hat in the Ring" squadron.
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great photo of the grip.
[img]https://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f223/BigPolishJimmy/bicycles/Vintage%20Schwinn%20Racer/PICT0490.jpg[img]
[img]https://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f223/BigPolishJimmy/bicycles/Vintage%20Schwinn%20Racer/PICT0490.jpg[img]
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If anyone has a stem that style and size they'd be willing to part with, PM me for possible trade. 
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Photos were shot during the 'magic hour' last night. I might actually fix this bike up, and then give it back to him as a gift. He has no idea just how nice this bike can look and ride again while keeping the patina of the original paint. The bike was his father-in-laws childhood ride, seems like they should keep it in the family.
I also like the little wings on the side of the Schwinn head badge.
I might actually fix this bike up, and then give it back to him as a gift. He has no idea just how nice this bike can look and ride again while keeping the patina of the original paint. The bike was his father-in-laws childhood ride, seems like they should keep it in the family.I also like the little wings on the side of the Schwinn head badge.
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I thought that show was long gone...
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I like it. I'd say clean it as well as you can, then give it back, if he's gonna ride it. If not, keep it and ride it.
Zorro, I have one or two of them...They're just Wald stamped steel stems... Here's one from Amazon for $5
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000A6K6MG/...SIN=B000A6K6MG
Zorro, I have one or two of them...They're just Wald stamped steel stems... Here's one from Amazon for $5
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000A6K6MG/...SIN=B000A6K6MG
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