Share your favorites on Show & Tell

Kevins original 1950 schwinn panther.

In Sporting Goods > Bicycles > Show & Tell.
saredrdr's loves1 of 1
11
Love it
0
Like it

saredrdrsaredrdr loves this.
charmsomeonecharmsomeone loves this.
clockermanclockerman loves this.
toolate2toolate2 loves this.
Luckyace68Luckyace68 loves this.
AmberRoseAmberRose loves this.
RonMRonM loves this.
DesignerDesigner loves this.
egreeley1976egreeley1976 loves this.
officialfuelofficialfuel loves this.
See 9 more
Add to collection

    Please create an account, or Log in here

    If you don't have an account, create one here.


    Create a Show & TellReport as inappropriate


    Posted 12 years ago

    kevinsclas…
    (52 items)

    This is a rare two-tone green 1950 Schwinn Panther Straightbar with all the original parts. It has skip tooth with a sweethart crank and sproket. The saddle in its original condition. I installed an nos set of Schwinn Typhoon Cord tires and tubes. I bought this bike from a guy back East who bought it from the original owner. The bike was in the condition as you see in picture 4 as he painted the tank, rear rack and the light the incorrect color, and he also painted over the Panther sticker and light green paint on the chain guard. I was able to remove the paint off the chain guard and to my surprise I found the original paint and original Panther decal underneath. Otherwise the bike has all original paint and decals, however I did have to repaint the light and the rack. I had to repair the rust on the tank and put the original color back on the tank. I am in the process of getting the original Schwinn decals and need to restripe the tank so that it brings it back to its original condition. Even though these are the original fenders I am looking to find a better set of original fenders. I have spent many hours of work and elbow grease removing the rust and polishing the original paint out to bring it back to its original condition. Even though I am not done completely with the bike I have had many compliments already expressing what a beautiful bike this is.

    logo
    Bicycles
    See all
    VINTAGE 1986 20 SCHWINN PREDATOR FREE FORM EX BMX BIKE
    VINTAGE 1986 20 SCHWINN PREDATOR FR...
    $800
    Mongoose BMX Bikes Bicycle Racing Iron Sew On Patch Retro Vintage Style Hat Cap
    Mongoose BMX Bikes Bicycle Racing I...
    $8
    Vintage First Year 1982 SCHWINN PREDATOR Cromo Old School BMX Bike Chrome Vtg
    Vintage First Year 1982 SCHWINN PRE...
    $1,100
    RARE Vintage COLNAGO Mountain Bike Olympus Euclid CAMPAGNOLO 20.5
    RARE Vintage COLNAGO Mountain Bike ...
    $1,750
    logo
    VINTAGE 1986 20 SCHWINN PREDATOR FREE FORM EX BMX BIKE
    VINTAGE 1986 20 SCHWINN PREDATOR FR...
    $800
    See all

    Comments

    1. toolate2 toolate2, 12 years ago
      I love this bike! You're doing a great job with the resto... Looks like that Rocket-Ray still had it's original lens??
    2. kevinsclassicschwinns kevinsclassicschwinns, 12 years ago
      Thanks toolate2 for the comment,has all original parts even the lens.
    3. toolate2 toolate2, 11 years ago
      Did I mention that I love this bike too???
    4. kevinsclassicschwinns kevinsclassicschwinns, 11 years ago
      Thanks toolate2 for the comment.
    5. kholl, 9 years ago
      Hey Kevin! I just inherited the exact same model of Schwinn bike. I have no experience with restoring old bikes, so I am left clueless with my box of rusty beautiful parts. Could you tell me how you put everything together? or if you have come across any diagrams or old owners manuals. Thank you!!!

    Want to post a comment?

    Create an account or login in order to post a comment.