Urban said:what would pullng the cranks tell me? what am i looking for ? and lastly what do you need pics of i posted 4 do you need something more specific? and the serial numberis corect but the d might be a C but that does not really change much thatnk
roadmaster said:Urban said:what would pullng the cranks tell me? what am i looking for ? and lastly what do you need pics of i posted 4 do you need something more specific? and the serial numberis corect but the d might be a C but that does not really change much thatnk
"what would pulling the cranks tell me?"
... on most all early schwinns, the last two digets of the year it was made are stamped on the middle of the crank arm.
(By the way, half way through this post, I got your new picts. Sweet bike.)
The problem with the serial number you gave us (ARE D98396) is that the "ARE" doesn't make sense for an older Schwinn. You did say you got the numbers off the left rear dropout, right? From the number D98396, tells me it is a 48', BUT if there is one number wrong or a number missing, it makes ALOT of difference. It can be the difference from a 48' or a 59', or ?.
Your bike looks like a late 50's or early 60's, from the style of the chainguard and slim blade front forks. I think your serial number may be a didget off. And from your recent pictures, I can tell you it is NOT a 48'. Probably closer to a 59', assuming your missing a 6th number.
B607 said:Look at the rear fender bracket. It it's a clip frame (for hand brakes) it's a middleweight for sure...post '54. The bracket is for truss rods or also could be for a front rack. Gary
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