Scott,
That's really pretty. Are there any 'before' pictures? I love seeing the results but I'm always curious to know what the starting point was and the process. If have the time and care to elaborate on the restoration, please do.
Curious,
David Bilenkey Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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> Subject: [CR]1960 Schwinn Varsity
>
>
> Ok Folks, don't laugh, but I just finished restoring my 1960
> Schwinn Varsity.
> Why this bike...when I have a barn full of Paramounts? Well, 1960 was the
> first year for the Varsity. Secondly, it is a 8 speed bicycle (4
> in the rear)
> with a Simplex Tour de France rear derailleur and Simplex "Suicide" front
> derailleur. A Varsity is what brought me into adult cycling...and
> probably
> many of you. Who hasn't owned a Varsity at one time or another. This was
> Schwinn's first entry into a road bicycle for the mass's. Check
> out pictures
> at
http://www.thecabe.com/
> Scott '"did it 'cause I could" McCaskey
> Varsity headquarters in Dalworthington Gardens, TX