The head tube races were cleaned. Since their chrome was pitted, the visible portions were painted.
The head tube races were then pressed into the frame's head tube.
The frame is now ready for its forks.
Blog created to document rebuild of LT-3 D424733. The objective is to build a NYC commuter bicycle from an incomplete, disused Schwinn Le Tour and spare parts.
Friday, September 28, 2012
FRAME
The bicycle was purchased without wheels, bottom bracket, crank, pedals, chain and rear derailleur. Remaining parts and head tube races were then removed from the frame.
The frame was then cleaned. Large and obvious paint chips were touch-ed up with red nail polish.
The head tube races were cleaned. Since their chrome was pitted, the visible portions were painted.
The head tube races were cleaned. Since their chrome was pitted, the visible portions were painted.
Thursday, September 27, 2012
IDENTIFICATON
Schwinn Le Tour D424733 is a 1974 LT-3 in
Opaque Red. The serial number is located on left dropout
between fork-end and eyelet.
Japan-made Le Tours from 1974-1978 use code of first letter for month and first number for year. Serial number D4***** was manufactured in April (D) 1974 (4).
The 1974 Schwinn catalog lists the 23" frame as model LT-3. 1974 Le Tour colors were: Opaque Blue, Opaque Red and Kool Lemon.
An Opaque Red Le Tour is pictured in the 1975 Schwinn catalog.
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