1951 Schwinn?? HELP!!!

[Vintagebikelover24]

I recently purchased a frame off of a fellow member. The only thing he knew of the bike is that it was a Schwinn. I looked up the serial number, H083581, and found out its a 1951 Schwinn. Does anyone know what model it is? I can't seem to find out. It looks like a hornet but I have no clue. Please help!

 

[Black Crown Tattoo]

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[Vintagebikelover24]

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Is it now?

 

[user 135]

The seat stays have been modified where they attach by the seat tube.

 

[Vintagebikelover24]

The seat stays have been modified where they attach by the seat tube.

I bought it and they were broken. I had them welded there to give it a lower stance

 

[B607]

Not a Hornet, it's a DX. A model D97X to be precise. Came out in '39 and died in the early 50's sometime. You can get repop tanks for this frame on ebay or from Maple Island Supply. Gary

 

[Wildcat]

I tried to get on Maple Island Supply website, couldn't get there, but found them on a search. Do you have a web address for them?

 

[Vintagebikelover24]

Not a Hornet, it's a DX. A model D97X to be precise. Came out in '39 and died in the early 50's sometime. You can get repop tanks for this frame on ebay or from Maple Island Supply. Gary

Thanks a lot! Good info

 

[B607]

I tried to get on Maple Island Supply website, couldn't get there, but found them on a search. Do you have a web address for them?

I just clicked my link and the site is no longer there. Gone under maybe? Too bad, I got some good stuff from them over the years. Gary

 

[Vintagebikelover24]

Do you know if any other tanks will fit on this? Like and old hornet tank or panther tank?

 

[B607]

That takes a tank all its own. Panther and Hornet tanks are for straight bar frames. The DX has two curved bars and the tank is skinnier. Gary

 

[Vintagebikelover24]

Okay thanks

 

[Sphinx]

Okay thanks

The site is up here.

http://members.tripod.com/maple_island_sales/tanks.html

 

[1918 Ranger]

The seat stays have been modified where they attach by the seat tube.

I bought it and they were broken. I had them welded there to give it a lower stance

Just curious, will the stays being moved forward affect your tire diameter room?


1918 Ranger

 

[Sphinx]

The seat stays have been modified where they attach by the seat tube.

I bought it and they were broken. I had them welded there to give it a lower stance

Just curious, will the stays being moved forward affect your tire diameter room?


1918 Ranger

I was wondering about that as well? Is a tank going to fit also?

 

[Vintagebikelover24]

The seat stays have been modified where they attach by the seat tube.

I bought it and they were broken. I had them welded there to give it a lower stance

Just curious, will the stays being moved forward affect your tire diameter room?


1918 Ranger

I made sure the wheel I wanted would fit but about the tank I'm not sure that's why I asked if any other tanks would fit

 

[Vintagebikelover24]

Here it is with a 26" tire on it. See plenty of room still

 

[1918 Ranger]

Here it is with a 26" tire on it. See plenty of room still

Cool. Glad it's working well.


1918 Ranger