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Offline rjackson

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New member from Oklahoma
« on: January 12, 2017, 11:13:51 PM »
Hello, Schwinn heads.  New guy here.  Recently came into possession of a ’55 or ’57 green Phantom.  I don’t have much in the way of comparison, but this thing seems to be in real good shape.  Virtually everything on it is stock and usable.  This is my first restoration project, so I have a few questions I’ll post over on the main forum..

Great to find this board, and thanks in advance for the help.
Randy

Offline Bikes42

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Re: New member from Oklahoma
« Reply #1 on: January 13, 2017, 05:48:41 AM »
Welcome to the forum, Randy!

That sure is a nice bike! There are plenty of knowledgeable, helpful people here who will gladly answer any questions you may have.

Looking forward to following your progress!

Tad
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Re: New member from Oklahoma
« Reply #2 on: January 13, 2017, 07:40:39 AM »
The serial number on the left rear drop out should help you with the year.  The picture is of my 1958 Green Phantom.  Roger

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Re: New member from Oklahoma
« Reply #3 on: January 13, 2017, 08:18:07 AM »
Roger,

Very nice!  The serial number lookup I site found says that Schwinn used the serial number on my bike twice.  Stated my bike was either built in July of 1955 or early December 1957.

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Re: New member from Oklahoma
« Reply #4 on: January 13, 2017, 11:52:51 AM »
Welcome to the forum. There are subtle differences in the two years. Post serial numbers and pictures in the Balloon Tire thread and there will lots of help there.


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Re: New member from Oklahoma
« Reply #5 on: January 13, 2017, 08:42:08 PM »
Welcome to the Forum!

Nice bike! Lots of good info here and helpful people.
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