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**Background** Ive been a Schwinn collector since 1990. Started with a 1964 schwinn frame and the Addiction began from there. Had a lowrider bike club in 1996 (Schwinn Addiction BC) lasted a year or so. Had 50+ members. Now i spend my days searching and hunting for vintage schwinns. Mainly early Stingrays. Thanks for watching and subscribing.
I graduated in 96. I loved Ice T as well. “I’m your pusher” “colors” “you played yourself” “new jack hustler” “og” My uncle put me onto his music in his K5 blazer with Enki wheels. I thought I was cool sitting in the passenger seat. Your artwork was pretty dope for doing the Roger rabbit themed Lowrider cars. Imagine Mickey Mouse hopping a 64 on Whittier or Crenshaw. Imagination and creativity is always inside an artist.
Hey man i just brought my first Schwinn about a week ago and im trying my first restoration. I believe its a 62 fiesta but im unsure, checked serial number it is 62 so it says. How do i know for sure the actual bike? fiesta, Hollywood look alike just the tank being on or off . Mine does have the tank. Thanks .
Hey Rico are you a member of The Cabe? You gotta check it out. I think you would have a lot of knowledge to share. There is also a lot of people with knowledge on there as well.
My good friend who had a whole assortment of bikes, only showed me that original Schwinns have perfectly round welds at the bottom of the frame on the pedal assembly.
@joecool5566 yes. I'm going to start a lowrider channel, mainly for lowrider bikes. And I plan on doing build videos, painting, fab work, fork bending, shows, etc. I just need to dig out my pipe bender. It's buried somewhere. 😅
@jaimefernandez3076 actually, it's my old lowrider bike club I had back in 96. It grew big, then fell apart. It probably grew too big too fast. It hasn't been around for a while. I tried to bring it back before covid. But I got no response from previous members. Now I'm at a point, I don't think I'm up to running a club, so I decided to just run it as a channel for schwinn enthusiasts. Keep the name alive. I'll be starting another channel for lowriders pretty soon. Stay tuned
@@Schwinn_Addiction well if you ever get the club vibes again I’m all in. I’ll be looking out for your Lowrider channel. True spokes, Appliance, Cragars, McCleans, Dayton, Zeniths, LA Wires, Roadsters, China’s… I know that category too! lol Keep up the hard work and great content!
A very good tutorial video on knowing what year the frames are now here's a little tip for you now starting in 1945 okay up until 1947 look at the dropouts on these early Schwinn's from those years you can tell by how thin the dropouts are in the back for the years 1945 until late 1947 and another thing too here's another little tip on those years look for the kickstand if it's stock to the bike the kickstand will be that of a taper design or as I call them Pencil Thin kickstands if you're lucky to find a bike in that year okay those kickstands were prone to breakage during those years I hope this will help you.
@JeffreyRosenlund nice. I tried to make a 1937 klunker one time. Started with a frame. Lil by Lil, I started adding all the original parts. Next thing I know. It was back to original.
I thought my fastback with the nut buster 5 speed was pretty bad ass in the day but guys like you queer it all up. Thanks again for the mini enduro Dad.
A few months ago I placed a message on your Schwinn serial number discussion part 2 and have not seen a reply, this is what I wrote "Hi, I live in Christchurch, New Zealand and own a 1981 Schwinn MTB frame and fork set as they were made and sold from 1981 between Schwinn sales staff and interested MTB purchasers. I purchased my frame/forks on Ebay as Schwinn were never sold in New Zealand.The serial number is BS367823 that ties in with a number of similar frames that I have seen. I have seen a packaging box for these frames, ex Japan that indicates 30 were made at least. From your explanation of the Automatic Schwinn Serial Lookup Tool and what I have referred to online says my frame was made in 1981. Your further explanation of the individual SN number exclusive of the BS indicates the Schwinn allotted monthly start numbers for many years that resulted in a December start number of 365366. Thus my SN 367823 is higher than the expected annual production but the BS indicates February 1981. This happens with all the numbers I have seen but the month ? and year S is always there for 1981. I have also seen a Schwinn Sting frame given a SN GR733640 that indicates July 1980 but the reviews consider the frame to be 1987 well past the Chicago shut down. There are a number of web discussion sites that indicate Schwinn did import these frame/fork sets in 1981 and they were advertised in the 1983 Schwinn BMX catalogue as part numbers 21" 29266 and 19" 29 266. This indicates the frames existed pre August 1982, when the catalogue for 1983 was produced for the 1982 Christmas sales.I appreciate your showing the Schwinn Serial number production numbers. Do you know the Schwinn imported BMX division protocol for Japanese made frames. I can send photos etc to your email." I know you do not seem to cover MTB`s but can you please anything about the reason for my serial numbers, that is the numbers, not appearing to be within the allocated February allocated numbers but past December allocation. Is it possible to get a copy of the note you have Kind Regards Les Regards Les
I had one of those myself to a 1950 Schwinn Black Phantom it looks just about as nice as yours but I did not need to replace anything because I figure that small little dents on the fender little slight bit of patina you just got to keep it original and enjoy it when riding it here's a couple of secrets that you don't know about your Phantom your Phantom was originally a b 607 Otto cycle but back in November in 1949 when they introduced this bike okay they added chrome plating to the fenders and to the tank and they use the seat the seat went way back that particular model in use back in 1948 and the same thing goes for the stop-and-go tail light rack that you have on your 54 Phantom and as for the pedals they use those pedals the as Deluxe pedals made by the Torrington company were used all the way back to 1947 and ask for the Schwinn tubular S2 rims you can take those all the way back to 1947 or as late in 1946 now for the front wheel brake okay that model was introduced in 1940 up until 1945 now 1946 was just slightly improved where you will look on your Hub shelf that the brake dust covers snap into the Hub shell whereas compared to anything prior to 1946 where the dust covers went on to the cones and did not rotate with the Hub oh and I think the reason why you're able to ride that bike without the key in the fork is I believe your lock mechanism might be broken or did you were able to take a look in the lock to see if your key is still stuck in there inside what the key tab broken off that can be fixed oh and here's one little secret now do you notice at the bottom of the seat tube that's right next to the bottom bracket on the decal that patent number dates back all the way to 1938 when Schwinn came out with their first model cantilever framed b607 which means back in 1938 all the way up until I'm going to say probably up until mid or late 50s that patent number meaning of the bicycle manufacturers could not copy that frame design but other than that you've got a very beautiful bike I just wanted to share a little tidbits of information on that bike for you.
@garyquail4996 no, it had no key. I picked the lock and just keep it unlocked. I have another lock and key but I want to keep the original lock numbers and maybe just get a key made.
@@Schwinn_Addiction that must have been one heck of a difficult job to pull that key out while the bikes in the riding position I've got a hand it to you though.
For one frame that seems a little high, 3 times what I paid for the frame, they must be very rare. But what you does not answer my question I wrote. Is what I say correct and maybe somebody else may know, Les
Those holes look like they're the same size they may be further apart, but they look like they're the same size and I don't think it was a bolt that held those on. I think it was a flathead screw.
I went to a swap meet this past Sunday and picked up a 1968 Schwinn stingray. 90% original. The green paint is clean and white lettering is immaculate. Has the dealership sticker on it from California.
@@jaimefernandez3076 😅 I got my bros Lowridez going. So now I want one. If I sell everything, it'll give me a reason to go Schwinn hunting again, and that's one of my ideas for the future. And if anything happens to me I don't wanna leave my family with all these bikes, they might sell everything for a couple hundred 😅 might as well enjoy a cruise in a classic. 😉
@@Schwinn_Addiction cars are hell of expensive now unless you have hookups or can do the work your self. Maybe your teacher is still around from the 90’s to have his students work on it 😀
@jaimefernandez3076 "L" was the 11th month(Nov). M was 12th letter for Dec. Excluding "I" & "O"( so not to be confused with 1 & zero)But with the overwelming demand for the new popular stingrays (all models especially Super Deluxe)in 64. They had to work over time. And they used the "N" (which technically should stand for a 13th month with don't exist.)
Hi, I live in Christchurch, New Zealand and own a 1981 Schwinn MTB frame and fork set as they were made and sold from 1981 between Schwinn sales staff and interested MTB purchasers. I purchased my frame/forks on Ebay as Schwinn were never sold in New Zealand.The serial number is BS367823 that ties in with a number of similar frames that I have seen. I have seen a packaging box for these frames, ex Japan that indicates 30 were made at least.From your explanation of the Automatic Schwinn Serial Lookup Tool and what I have referred to online says my frame was made in 1981. Your further explanation of the individual SN number exclusive of the BS indicates the Schwinn allotted monthly start numbers for many years that resulted in a December start number of 365366. Thus my SN 367823 is higher than the expected annual production but the BS indicates February 1981. This happens with all the numbers I have seen but the month ? and year S is always there for 1981. I have also seen a Schwinn Sting frame given a SN GR733640 that indicates July 1980 but the reviews consider the frame to be 1987 well past the Chicago shut down. There are a number of web discussion sites that indicate Schwinn did import these frame/fork sets in 1981 and they were advertised in the 1983 Schwinn BMX catalogue as part numbers 21" 29266 and 19" 29 266. This indicates the frames existed pre August 1982, when the catalogue for 1983 was produced for the 1982 Christmas sales.I appreciate your showing the Schwinn Serial number production numbers. Do you know the Schwinn imported BMX division protocol for Japanese made frames. I can send photos etc to your email. Regards Les
What’s up bro any frames and/or spring forks you want to sell? I was looking for a 64-66 stingray deluxe. Let me know. You gotta make another video. Your channel is very good. 👍🏽
Thanks Soo much for the info ....I have a question that I cannot get an answer to.......were stingray bikes still being made in 1982??? And if so what names would they have been????I bought a stingray from an old guy that looked to me was a pretty honest person guy swear he owned this stingray over 30 years ....but it looks like the Black Friday bikes what were sold in 2007 ....he went on about stories with the bike and he seemed like a strait dude to me but I just can't find any info on what bikes were made in the 80's ...if any I don't know ......
But to answer the question, yes there was a stingray in 82, red/yellow or blue/silver. Also a 20" black /yellow tornado. BMX style. Then there was a stingray 2.
a fork bending tutorial would be good too. I remember an article on that in L.R Bicycle Mag back when but never did it... Also who designed these springers? I've heard it called a Peterson fork? Ive googled it but didnt come up with much
Yes, I'll be sure to do a bending tutorial pretty soon. These are original Schwinn forks. Designed and patented by Schwinn. These repops were more than likely made in Denver with different tooling.
Bought a recent repro high loop sissy bar on E-Bay. I think they are a little less taller in the hoop over the seat but close to yours.Would you know if the repros are slightly smaller in the hooped area? Seat sissy bar height & post height can affect that loop size too I think...I have a 66 Super Deluxe I built from parts years back still looks good...
You know what, I did a video on differences but I never post it. I'll do that. I was thinking they were the same size so I had to look at it to comfirm. But they in fact are the same. Only differences are the crimps. I had bought one before I knew repops existed. I'm pretty sure the guy knew , (which why he was selling it.) but i asked him he said he didnt know. But It looked brand new and that should of been a red flag it wasn't original. It didn't look rechromed. I bought it any way. ( I drove 1 hr 30m for it) But come to find out it was a Repop. So I made a video with it so people will know.
They're not being made or reproduced that I know of. But they are out there. Made for the stingrays with wide handlebars. Mid to Late 60s. I recently took my bike to a show and someone or the wind knocked it over and it broke. I had a couple guys offer a NOS replacement to me. They go for around $300-500+.But I plan on just cutting one from a sheet of plastic as a place holder. I still have the brackets. But as far as riding, ya. It's gonna catch some wind.
Now the front hub you're showing okay that model was introduced in 1940 but there are various types of parts inside those hubs that will not interchange anything prior to 1946 such as the cones and the dust covers that press onto the cones from 1940 up until 1945 and then after 1946 then they still kept that design for the large flange front drum brake that they Incorporated a slightly different ball cup design which wasn't much but it made it easy for the Schwinn mechanics that worked on this front hubs they used pressed on dust covers that pressed into the Hub shell I ought to know I have quite a collection of these type of hubs on various Schwinn bikes.
Mountain bikes were made after 1983. After Schwinn was sold and made by pacific cycles Taiwan. So the date system doesn't apply to these. It's different. Might be able to get a rough idea of year of production by the name.
I plan on doing a video on this. The tumbler locks in from the inside. So, first thing you have to remove the cap from underneath. Depending on if you want to save it or if you have a replacement. And You can get replacements. You can use a Dremel and drill a couple holes along the edge next to each other to make a slot. And use a small screw driver to pry the cap up. Or if you don't care. And have a replacement ,Just drill a hole in the middle. Use a wood screw, and pull with pliers. Then on the tumbler there's a lil latch, push in and push the tumbler out from the back.
I just wanted to say if you every try to bend forks again and don't want to get those creases in the tubes you can either pack it full of sand if you can't fill it with sand use a fire resistance fluid and seal it off before you try bending it if you make a jig and use a little heat you can get it with out creasing it make sure you drain it when your done. 🏍️👍✌️💯🛠️🇺🇸
I had bought a all original 64 26in girls beach cruiser from the original owner she had it sense she was a teenager the only thing that wasn't original was the seat appolstry and she even proved it she had the date they put a cover on it under the fabric. I couldn't believe it. She new I was interested in it I wss at her house doing a job and she asked if I could help her out she new I like the bike and as if I would buy it from her to help pay the bill for the job I was doing. I said sure didn't even ask what she wanted for it. At the end of the job she asked if I'd be able to do 45$ I couldn't believe it. I gave her a 100$ i actually gave It to my boss i didn't want to take advantage of a little old lady and her bike. It was a great deal all the way around. The shitty part is before I could even get it home I stopped and went to eat after getting off late got back to my truck and some ass hole stolen it from the back of my truck while I was eating in side the restaurant. I was really bummed out because I have the same year boys beach Cruzer it would of been a matching set and year his and her's 😂💯🏍️✌️🛠️
