This bike OOZES coolness! 
#1 2012-05-13 12:44pm
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This bike OOZES coolness!
1959 1/2 Schwinn Panther II I picked up in a trade over at rat rod bikes. All OG except tires, grips and pedals. I just need to source out the tank, light and front rack. 
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#2 2012-08-03 2:16am
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Re: This bike OOZES coolness!
1959. Wow, glad that thing is still kickin. Is that NOS or refurbished?
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#3 2012-08-03 3:07am
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That is awsome for sure.
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#4 2012-08-10 3:57pm
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Thanks fellas. She's far from NOS at 53 yrs old and not restored. Just had an easy life. Never ridden hard nor put away wet. 
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#5 2012-08-10 4:30pm
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That's great! Would love to find one of these in that condition. Take care of that bad boy.
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#6 2012-08-10 4:38pm
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SWEET bike! where did you find those tires?
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#7 2012-08-11 8:21am
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The bike came with the tires. I'll try to check with guy I traded with. If I find out, I'll let you know.
Thanks
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#8 2012-08-11 11:21am
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Niagracycle.com usually has a decent selection of tires like that, in 20" and 24" also. They have some nice Comp II style blackwalls still as well.
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"BICYCLING DON'TS: Stunting, doing wheelies, or 'dirt biking' places stresses on bicycles far above design intentions.
Damage such as broken welds, bent forks, and 'flat spots' on rims will result" -- Breaking all the bicycling rules since 1977.
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#9 2012-08-11 11:51am
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I got a tank , but I dont think its Schwinn Pm me if you want picks 
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#10 2012-08-11 4:54pm
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Looking for the tank (in black), light, and front rack that are the same as on this Panther. Gonna be a long shot! 
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#11 2012-08-11 6:18pm
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I have that exact same front rack on my '59 Hollywood. Has overspray on it, needs rechrome or something too, but I just confirmed it looks identical to that one. So, that's maybe something else you could look for, a same-era Hollywood. The women's non-tank bikes sell for a whole lot less than the men's especially with tanks!
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"BICYCLING DON'TS: Stunting, doing wheelies, or 'dirt biking' places stresses on bicycles far above design intentions.
Damage such as broken welds, bent forks, and 'flat spots' on rims will result" -- Breaking all the bicycling rules since 1977.
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#12 2012-08-12 4:58pm
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Thanks for the info Mirage. I figured the level of difficulty in finding replacement parts would be: (easiest to most difficult) 1.front rack, 2.tank, 3.LIGHT
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