Jimmy Katynski wrote:
>I have a 1961 Schwinn Paramount deluxe(W/chrome) and
>want to know where i could find out what the original
>color choices of said bike were and a set of
>replacement decals? The bike was repainted in the 70's
>with the team paint job/decals that were offered to
>riders/clubs for there bikes. The bike is going to get
>a repaint back to original as soon as i find some
>proper decals etc. If anybody has some pics of an
>original paramount that would be awesome.
I too own a 1961 Paramount, and I believe the paint and decals are original (though not in great shape.)
I haven't gotten around to putting up a Web section about this bike 'cause it's still a bit of a work-in-progress. However, in response to your message I've uploaded some not-very-good photos:
http://sheldonbrown.org/
Note, don't let the equipment fool you, this is actually a road Paramount, but I've converted it to fixed gear (I saved all the original parts though...)
It's off topic, but while I have the floor, I'll mention that you can
hear the talk I gave to a bunch of recumbenters at:
http://sheldonbrown.com/
Sheldon "26/8" Brown
Newtonville, Massachusetts
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