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Forum: Classic & Vintage

04-29-24, 11:17 AM

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Fillet brazed Schwinn models

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Posted By Fissile

Thank you for the detailed reply, I really...

Thank you for the detailed reply, I really appreciate it. As for gold plating a large item, custom car hobbyists use a vinyl wrap that looks like gold. I guess it would be tricky wrapping a bike...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

04-27-24, 09:23 AM

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Fillet brazed Schwinn models

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Posted By Fissile

That's a nice color. I don't think that's...

That's a nice color. I don't think that's Schwinn's factory copper color. I recall Schwinn copper color as being a bit darker. Is that an automobile color? If so, can you provide the paint code?

Forum: Classic & Vintage

04-26-24, 09:48 PM

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Fillet brazed Schwinn models

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Posted By Fissile

This is what I used: Headset Reducer...

This is what I used: Headset Reducer (https://americancycle.com/answer-headset-reducer?setCurrencyId=1&sku=wps%2091-4141)

This thing is used for reducing a steer tube that takes 1 1/8 headset to 1...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

04-26-24, 01:51 PM

Replies: 31

Fillet brazed Schwinn models

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Posted By Fissile

Last time I saw a drop-bolt on eBay it went for...

Last time I saw a drop-bolt on eBay it went for something close to $200. Yes, I'm aware of the DIY option. The Tektro long-reach, looks good, works good and isn't expensive. I took the easy way...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

04-26-24, 12:15 PM

Replies: 31

Fillet brazed Schwinn models

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Posted By Fissile

The electro-forged models...Varsity, Continental,...

The electro-forged models...Varsity, Continental, Suburban and others...were marketed to teens. Schwinn guaranteed the electro-forged frames for life. The bikes were also built to a price point....

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