Re: [CR]1961 Schwinn Paramount restoration help. Colors & decals

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Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2005 18:44:09 -0400
To: jimmy katynski <jimmycue@yahoo.com>, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
From: "Sheldon Brown" <CaptBike@sheldonbrown.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]1961 Schwinn Paramount restoration help. Colors & decals


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/paramount/paramount-fenders1.jpg http://sheldonbrown.org/paramount/paramount-fenders2.jpg http://sheldonbrown.org/paramount/paramount-fenders3.jpg

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/podcasts

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