48-52? Old Schwinn BA-97?

[tyrslider]

Hey guys, just picked this up. It's a SkipTooth. Couldn't find any real info w/ a cursory search. Figured someone here could enlighten me. Thanks, Evan

 

[itchybird]

Thats a nice old Schwinn DX, I'd guess late 40's to mid 50's. Looks like it's wearing middle wieght tires. Whats the serial number? from that you can tell the true vintage

 

[hambro]

or you could just ask bairdco and he'll tell you what you want to know.

 

[Venice Motor Bikes]

Post the serial # & where it's stamped on the frame & I can tell you the exact day it was made.

 

[tyrslider]

Sweet VMB, #'s F84805 on bottom bracket. So 1948 right?

I got a set of repro 2.125" tyres w/ it for $200. Seems fair to me it's a runner in good original condition for 60 (+/-) yrs old.

 

[TerrontheSnake]

Damn thats a score, perfect candidate, and in damn good shape too!

 

[BarelyAWake]

Noice! Another crusty cruiser ta join the fleet

You are plannin' on motorizing it right? o.o

 

[tyrslider]

Of course! I'll just need some ideas on motor and drive train patina.

 

[BarelyAWake]

That's a great question and I wish I had an answer - but I got nuffin'

I gave it a lot of thought and got a few suggestions, but nothing I thought would be what I wanted... so I went with a cross between new and old, a buddy called it the sorta "muscle car" theme lol

Brass, copper and leather wherever ya can? It'll "age" pretty quick...

 

[Venice Motor Bikes]

Sweet VMB, #'s F84805 on bottom bracket. So 1948 right?

I got a set of repro 2.125" tyres w/ it for $200. Seems fair to me it's a runner in good original condition for 60 (+/-) yrs old.

F84805??? Are you sure your not missing one number??? there should be 6 digits!

 

[TerrontheSnake]

lol, looks like Venice has been around the block a few times with the ol Schwinns
I am quite jealous tire slider, I live in the Pacific Northwest and and you will never find a bike that old in that condition here, lucky Bum geez...lol

 

[palmclub]

you scored man i saw one earleir this week , a guy has a shack full of bikes but he wanted 400 and worsh shape had a funny light on the front fender and a rack on back it was a real cool bike but i,m broke

 

[tyrslider]

Nope no more #'s F may be E. Don't know it's not punched well but the others are nice and crisp.

 

[Venice Motor Bikes]

Post some pics of the bike, especially the chain guard & paint details, & the #s.

I have really detailed references for the #'s & dates, & I still can't find yours.

 

[tyrslider]

Here's more fotos!

 

[tyrslider]

T the S I'm in Seattle! The NW. Road'er to the store for Beer'n'Pizza earlier this eve what a dream!

 

[Venice Motor Bikes]

Well.... the numbers are a little odd, but we'll roll with calling it a 49 DX!

 

[Venice Motor Bikes]

Ok, the answer came to me in the middle of the night... Its a non-chicago schwinn made for another brand!
Baird is really good at tracking these things down; wait until he gets back & hit him up.

 

[silverbear]

That's in nice shape! Can't wait to see what you do with it.
SB

 

[weekend-fun]

im thinking about getting this crusier.. its serial # is OH026624. The headplate is busted so the brand is undetermined. VINTAGE Balloon Tire Women's Cruiser Bicycle

(hey, no stealing her. she's mine )