schwinn wheel question.

[Jay Moore]

got this 1963 schwinn stingray and yes it is a real 1963 stingray. the forks were replaced in the mid to late 60s and i think the front rim was replaced as well. i can only find an nn on the rear rim but it does have a bendix hub. i know s-2 rims were on schwinn, i just don't know were to find it. and also do these bars look stock? and no that seat is not going to stay on it.

 

[B607]

Usually S2 rims are stamped along the double knurling and say Schwinn Tubular S2. I'm not sure how a '63 rim should be marked. Your back rim has 36 spokes which is correct for a '63. That's a good sign. The bars look correct as to the angle but they look too short for original StingRay bars. Nice find. Those are scarce. Gary

 

[Jay Moore]

thanks. so would i have to take the tire off to see if it had that? i haven't found that much info on this first year stingray.

 

[B607]

No, you should be able to see it without removing the tire. It will be stamped on the rim along the line of the spoke holes. Gary

 

[Jay Moore]

thanks for the info. thats why i like this site i learn something new every time i come on here.