1963 Schwinn "AMERICAN" Heavy-Duty Bicycle

Description

Schwinn AMERICAN, Heavy-Duty bicycle. This is a 1963 middleweight, Serial # H322331. This model was one of the specialty versions. They were equipped with large gauge spokes, delivery bike handlebars, heavy duty saddle, and the most exclusive feature, a 2-speed kickback hub on the rear wheel. I assembled this bike from the base parts of the frame, forks, chain guard, crankshaft,  and sprocket. I added the remaining components: WALD handlebars ( which are 1/2" shorter on each side, when compared to Schwinn bars) but are the correct style. MESINGER black saddle ( correct model, but newer version ). The tubes and tires are KENDA repo's. Fenders are vintage Schwinn. The front fender has one dent, as does the rear. They are visible in the pics. The chrome is very bright on the set.  The gooseneck is Schwinn as well. I replaced the kickstand and some of the hardware with NOS Schwinn parts. The rear hub was serviced and works impeccably well...Starts, stops, and shifts as it should. The wheel set shows well. The chrome is bright. There is some pitting and chrome loss as one would expect. The heavy duty spokes are all intact and have a beautiful gray hue to them. All of the painted parts have some  fading, paint loss, scratches, abrasions, etc. There are two places of note: above the head badge and below the seat. Common places to wrap your chain & lock. The bike with have imperfections that I have not listed. This is a vintage Schwinn & is 58 years old. The chain is  UNION or Schwinn. The black grips are the hard plastic type. Correct for the bike. Overall this bike ROCKS !!!!! Not redone with junk parts, or items that do not match. I found a set of "TRACTOR TREAD" tires for the bike, let me know if you are interested in them. Once again, examine all of the photographs. Ask questions.
Know what you are buying. Payment must be made within 48 hours after purchase. I hate to add this but...If you have no intention of paying for the bike, DO NOT BID. If you feel it costs too much to ship, DO NOT BID. ( This bike will weigh close to 70 lbs. when boxed up ). I will issue a partial refund on the shipping if it is less than the eBay shipping table. I will use UPS ground. A SIGNATURE will be required upon
delivery.
If you are new to eBay or have negative's, email me first before bidding. I ONLY ship to the lower 48 States. NO WHERE ELSE. I do not offer refunds or returns. Think it over; ask your better half....This particular model is very very hard to find. Don't wait and lose. B.I.N. !!!  Thank You.