1955 Burgundy Schwinn Middleweight Cantilever

[Huge Zits]

Hello,

I have a frame that only had crank bearing cups and a seatpost when I built it up, so I haven't an clue what exact model it used to be.
So far, I've identified my frame as a 1955 Schwinn cruiser. I'm guessing it's a middleweight since I couldn't fit any of those new department store balloon fenders on the frame.



It has been spray painted blue and every layer of paint is severely cracking and chipping. The original paint underneath seems to be burgundy metallic. I'm pretty sure this is the original color since I still see layers of silver metallic and red primer.

What model was this frame?

Were all Schwinn middleweight frames in '55 the same?
http://www.schwinncruisers.com/schwinn-catalogs/1955-schwinn-bicycle-catalog/

 

[Chips_Mahoy]

Post up some pics. It sounds just like my '58. It's metallic burgundy too.

 

[B607]

Bikes that had hand brakes had frames with a different upper rear fender mount. I call those clip frames because they had a little clip that attached the fender to the mount. Other than that, all the middleweight frames should be the same from that era. Gary

 

[Huge Zits]

Here is a picture.

Thanks for the reply, guys.
I'm still curious of what the bike used to be, though. Burgundy is one of my all time favorite colors.

 

[roadmaster]

Show us a pict of the whole bike if possible. Cool front fender though from the pict you do have. Got the serial number, thats a good way for us to id at least what year for sure and go from there. Sounds like a cool bike.

 

[Chips_Mahoy]

That's the same burgundy as mine. I'll post a pic of it tomorrow.

 

[shawn57187]

It could be a Corvette or Tiger. I had a 1956 Schwinn Tiger that was exactly that color.

 

[Chips_Mahoy]

Sorry for the delay...

Here's the burgundy on mine. The White accent paint is still there under the lovely cream color.

 

[Huge Zits]

Thank you for all of the replies, folks. You have all been very helpful!

Nice frame, Chips_Mahoy. Is it built up?

Pictures can be found in my intro thread.

 

[Chips_Mahoy]

Nice frame, Chips_Mahoy. Is it built up? .

No....not yet. Debating what I'll do w/ it. I've got an ideer but we'll have to see.....