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    Posted 13 years ago

    toolate2
    (95 items)

    Bought this bike around 15 yrs ago. It was covered in house paint. Over the following years I restored it to it's former glory...Well, almost...I still need to get the horn tank re-chromed.

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    Comments

    1. ttomtucker ttomtucker, 13 years ago
      Nice restoral on the black phantom, that's a keeper.
    2. toolate2 toolate2, 13 years ago
      Thought I'd bring this to the top again as an act of shameless self promotion...
    3. Vestaswind Vestaswind, 13 years ago
      As much as those things are worth I would be afraid to ride it!
    4. toolate2 toolate2, 13 years ago
      You know what? It's the nicest riding bicycle I've ever been on. It's only drawback is that it weighs 60 or so pounds with all it's D cel batteries installed...LOL.... They aren't worth what they once were...
    5. Vestaswind Vestaswind, 13 years ago
      I had a hand me down Schwinn when I was a kid. That thing fell on me I knew it. After that we went to the sting rays. They don't make seats like those big old Schwinn's anymore
    6. Pop_abides Pop_abides, 13 years ago
      What a great example for anyone wanting to restore one ! And they were not called seats but saddles !
    7. toolate2 toolate2, 13 years ago
      Thanks for all the wonderful comments! We love the old bike. Every time I think about selling it my family protests so loudly you'd think I was talking about getting rid of the dog.
    8. Toyman Toyman, 13 years ago
      I want to take this one for a ride its great I have a bike collection.Nice to see you like my toys too thanks
    9. toolate2 toolate2, 13 years ago
      You're welcome to ride it anytime!
    10. Toyman Toyman, 13 years ago
      Don't tease me ?
    11. Toyman Toyman, 13 years ago
      So when can I take this gem for a ride? I have a rollfast and some sting rays and others but .This is a keeper for sure.
    12. toolate2 toolate2, 13 years ago
      Right now it's parked on the porch...enclosed porch that is... We'll break er out soon as the weather turns nice! You should post all your bikes!!
    13. Toyman Toyman, 13 years ago
      Yes Some are in another large storage building in asheville.I have one in a window downstairs I will take pic.Im going to open the shop today.We need money.( Sisters Row will be open today)Thanks for chat toolate2
    14. chet camilleri, 13 years ago
      Just purchased a 1957 black phantom from the original owner.Trying to duplicate the one i had in 1952. Bike needs rear reflector,new decal on one tank.and a small dent in front and rear fender (small).Not that i am going to sell it but the question is. Should i make the repairs or leave alone? Value wise would it hurt it or help it.Bike has been inside,heated storage per original owner and is in great shape.S/N C0105,1957? Whats the opinion? Thanks, Chet.
    15. toolate2 toolate2, 13 years ago
      Chet, The "repairs" you're talking about are so minor they probably wouldn't effect the value either way. I would suggest doing whatever makes you feel good. New decals are always good! Above all, ride it and enjoy it!!
    16. rocker-sd rocker-sd, 13 years ago
      Cool Ride, cooler that it gets rode
    17. tterrag7991, 13 years ago
      cool bike
      Old schwinns are great
      when you get them they are all rough(my tiger is a good example) but they are all diferent
    18. jcopello, 13 years ago
      mind if i ask how much the restoration cost? did you do the work yourself or took it to someone?
    19. toolate2 toolate2, 13 years ago
      I did everything myself. I have about $600.00 tied up in the bike. Thanks for asking!
    20. toolate2 toolate2, 13 years ago
      This thing keeps floating back up. Thanks for the love guys!! I'll take more pictures and post them...
    21. Hans, 13 years ago
      Beautiful bike. I bought one in 1954 from a friend for $50.00....
      rode it 3 years. Sold it for $35.0, and bought a Harley for $50.00...
      those were the good ole' days..........


    22. metalman metalman, 12 years ago
      Beautiful , love to take her for a spin !
    23. toolate2 toolate2, 12 years ago
      Thanks metalman!
    24. youngblood youngblood, 12 years ago
      Stunning !! I have a picture of my Dad at 10yrs old in 1949 1st year on his Phantom. Awesome Bike !!!
    25. Mike , 12 years ago
      That sir is one sharp work of art the lines and all the chrome just make me drool. Schwinn hit a home run with that bike. You are lucky to have such a piece of American history.
      I have a 1962 Schwinn American with the two speed bendix hub that I have restored but your phantom is king of the road. Nice job.
    26. kevinsclassicschwinns kevinsclassicschwinns, 12 years ago
      Thanks for the comment you have done a nice job on your phantom looks great.
    27. Ilikeart Ilikeart, 12 years ago
      Now, this is a ride.Some people might walk a mile but not with this one.It's a knockout!
    28. toolate2 toolate2, 12 years ago
      Thanks guys!
    29. toolate2 toolate2, 12 years ago
      My new favorite screen name... Thanks Purpleisafruit6!!
    30. Signaholic Signaholic, 12 years ago
      A true thing of beauty! You have done a great job toolate2!
    31. toolate2 toolate2, 12 years ago
      I agree. It's a classic! Thanks!!
    32. lostinthe50s, 12 years ago
      Love that Phantom! Had one for years. Front Bendix hand brake & all. Washed & waxed every week. Haven't had a comfy saddle since. Great work---take good care of her.
    33. toolate2 toolate2, 12 years ago
      This bike originally had the Schwinn "Fore Wheel Drum Brake" you're talking about but I took it off and replaced it with a period Schwinn hub. The original had asbestos brake shoes and that kind of freaked me out a bit.... Cool thing though. It worked just like an automotive drum brake. I sold it on ebay for $300.00
    34. oldie oldie, 12 years ago
      Very nice job with it. It looks great enjoy!!!
    35. toolate2 toolate2, 12 years ago
      Thanks Miss Mani...
    36. toolate2 toolate2, 12 years ago
      Thanks for the love Shughs!!
    37. vanskyock24 vanskyock24, 12 years ago
      thats a dandy
    38. toolate2 toolate2, 12 years ago
      Thanks Van!!!
    39. toolate2 toolate2, 12 years ago
      Thanks timetraveler!!!
    40. toolate2 toolate2, 12 years ago
      Thanks elayem!!!
    41. Echo_Delta Echo_Delta, 12 years ago
      Awesome bike!!!!
    42. toolate2 toolate2, 12 years ago
      Thanks Echo_Delta!!!
    43. toolate2 toolate2, 12 years ago
      Thanks spriteboy42!!
    44. toolate2 toolate2, 12 years ago
      Thank you Mr. Tucker!!!
    45. toolate2 toolate2, 12 years ago
      Thanks again Nick!
    46. toolate2 toolate2, 12 years ago
      Thanks for the love elayem0110!!
    47. Buick55 Buick55, 12 years ago
      Wondefful find!
    48. toolate2 toolate2, 12 years ago
      Thanks Buick55... and you too MMM!!!
    49. toolate2 toolate2, 11 years ago
      By the way, this makes great wallpaper! I have it on my home and work computers...
    50. artislove artislove, 11 years ago
      wow very nice job!!!!
    51. toolate2 toolate2, 11 years ago
      Thanks artislove!!
    52. toolate2 toolate2, 11 years ago
      Thank you bratt and tt for the love!!! Happy New Year Everybody!!!
    53. toolate2 toolate2, 11 years ago
      Thanks crabbykins!!!
    54. toolate2 toolate2, 11 years ago
      Thanks for the love Phil and ho2!!!
    55. toolate2 toolate2, 11 years ago
      Thanks Brat!! You can ride it anytime you like!
    56. n2bmn123 n2bmn123, 11 years ago
      that thing looks good..
    57. toolate2 toolate2, 11 years ago
      Thanks n2bmn123!!
    58. schwinphantom, 11 years ago
      On Sun, Mar 24, 2013 at 11:50 AM, Bob Thomas <rosemariethomas43@gmail.com> wrote:

      Dear toolate2 I would like to find out more about the schwin phantom bike you found covered with house paint. Are you from Ohio? My husband thinks this might be his childhood bike as his older brother (was upset and wanted it moved) so he sprayed it with house paint and he thinks it was silver paint. Please send us any information regarding the history of the bike. Email address is rosemariethomas43@gmail.com. Thank you.
    59. toolate2 toolate2, 11 years ago
      Thanks Bell! schwinnphantom, I'm not in OH and it was painted sloppy black...lol...
    60. toolate2 toolate2, 11 years ago
      Thanks ho2cultcha!!
    61. toolate2 toolate2, 11 years ago
      Thanks pops!!
    62. oldfox, 11 years ago
      I remember when that stuff was new,now it's distributed by? read it from right to left!
    63. toolate2 toolate2, 11 years ago
      Hello birdie! Thanks for loving my old bike!!!
    64. toolate2 toolate2, 11 years ago
      Thanks jimboothfinds!!!
    65. toolate2 toolate2, 11 years ago
      Thanks kygurl32!!
    66. toolate2 toolate2, 11 years ago
      Thanks walks and Antique Toys!!!!
    67. macJ macJ, 11 years ago
      I just picked up a 53 and I'm trying to find original parts, know anybody or any websites that sells them? Thanks ill post some pictures when I start the resto
    68. toolate2 toolate2, 11 years ago
      Thanks DCB and macJ!! Mac, you might try memorylaneclassics.com They have an online catalogue but you may need to call them to inquire about NOS stuff.
    69. dirrtydavve dirrtydavve, 11 years ago
      awesome
    70. toolate2 toolate2, 11 years ago
      Thanks again dirrtydavve!!!
    71. toolate2 toolate2, 11 years ago
      Thanks SEAN68!!
    72. toolate2 toolate2, 11 years ago
      Thanks charcoal for loving the old bike!!
    73. toolate2 toolate2, 11 years ago
      Thanks Signaholic!!
    74. toolate2 toolate2, 11 years ago
      Thanks geo26e!!
    75. toolate2 toolate2, 10 years ago
      Thanks sanhardin!!
    76. toolate2 toolate2, 10 years ago
      Thanks nuts and fortapache!!
    77. toolate2 toolate2, 10 years ago
      Thanks agh and toolate2! Oh, wait a sec... That's me!! Nothing wrong with a little self love...lol...
    78. toolate2 toolate2, 10 years ago
      Thanks fortapache and ho2cultcha!!
    79. jjsr jjsr, 10 years ago
      Now thats when a bike was bike. GREAT JOB!
    80. Sundance Sundance, 10 years ago
      For a moment looking at your Black Phantom & the bricks on the floor.. I thought I was looking at mine. But yours is super cool original
      I used to have a '34 Schwinn Aerocycle which I thought was the "ultimate. I recently found a 1900s Iver Johnson . But ...darn ...that
      Phantom saddle has spoiled me for life. It's one of the most comfortable of all my bikes. Thanks for sharing !
    81. Buick55 Buick55, 10 years ago
      Love to see these Black Phantoms. I have one too that has also been restored and is mostly original (few replaced parts)
      Thanks for doing such a great job on your restoration and for sharing it with everyone.
    82. Buick55 Buick55, 10 years ago
      ...by the way, mine is a 1953 model
    83. toolate2 toolate2, 10 years ago
      Sundance and Buick55, Please post all your bikes! Everyone here would love to see them.... Thanks for the loves Buick55, Thadeauz, and jjsr!!
    84. toolate2 toolate2, 10 years ago
      Thanks lundy!!
    85. toolate2 toolate2, 10 years ago
      Going for a ride today.... Gotta haul the old girl out and dust her off a bit. I'm really looking forward to it!!
    86. Trey Trey, 9 years ago
      Awesome Bike!!!
    87. toolate2 toolate2, 9 years ago
      Thanks USDA, charm, jscott0363, and Trey!!
    88. toolate2 toolate2, 8 years ago
      Thanks Nicefice!!
    89. toolate2 toolate2, 8 years ago
      Thanks Sundance!!!
    90. toolate2 toolate2, 8 years ago
      Thanks Ho2!!
    91. OneGoodFind OneGoodFind, 8 years ago
      You better hope those antique road show guys never knock on your door with their pamphlet and charm your bike away.
      It's really cool. Thanks for sharing it. :)
    92. toolate2 toolate2, 8 years ago
      Thanks OneGoodFind! It's not going anywhere... I posted a few more images just showing some of the bikes details and where it's currently residing...lol...
    93. toolate2 toolate2, 8 years ago
      Thanks SpiritBear and Rattletrap!!!
    94. Coke1234 Coke1234, 8 years ago
      Nice , back in 1995 Schwinn made an exact copy of this bike. It sold new for $2995. They are collected today and bring $1200 to $3500 if you have the original shipping box. Your old one is more desirable but the copy is exact copy using all the original tooling.
    95. Sundance Sundance, 8 years ago
      Several years ago, prior to a local Schwinn shop closing, I purchased the
      ’95 Schwinn Deluxe Black Phantom ($650). Although I have a ‘50s original,
      this was too good to pass.
      In comparison, the original rides more comfortable for a heavyweight bike.
      But with time & riding frequently...the newness or stiffness is making this a
      fun bike to ride.
      I appreciate the heaviness & simple one speed coaster brake. It gives me a good
      workout. Plus I always receive positive feedback from folks who remember such
      bicycles.
      About the only thing is when some refer to these bikes as a “peewee herman”.
      But, that’s probably because for them, all bikes look the same.
      I once owned the Schwinn “Aerocycle”.
      Nevertheless, it was still referred to as that peewee bike! ????
    96. toolate2 toolate2, 8 years ago
      Thanks MarioZ, Coke1234, and my old friend Phil who probably "loved" this the day I posted it 5 years ago...lol... Yah Coke1234... that repro Schwinn did back in 1995 greatly devalued the originals as it flooded the market with "reproduction" parts and made it very hard to determine if a bike was all original or not. Mine isn't all original. It's wearing some of those "95" Schwinn authorized parts....lol... Mostly original though... And yes Sundance I hear that Pee Wee Herman comment all the time....
    97. toolate2 toolate2, 8 years ago
      Thanks Nordicman32!!
    98. toolate2 toolate2, 8 years ago
      Thanks Caperkid!!!
    99. toolate2 toolate2, 8 years ago
      Thanks buckethead !!
    100. buckethead, 6 years ago
      Happy Holidays toolate2!!
    101. Hoot60, 4 years ago
      A beauty!

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