This is a classic Schwinn Collegiate Tourist bike in absolutely beautiful ‘Emerald Green’ color. The 1979 Schwinn Catalog calls it an “ideal for girls from 8 to 80 who prefer upright handlebars and a comfortable mattress saddle on a bike that’s not too high with a step-through frame that makes it easy to get on and off“. This bike came from Pacifica and was completely rusted. All except the beautiful ‘Emerald Green’ frame. It is a 3-speed model with Schwinn-approved side pull brakes.
I am restoring this bike for Adriana.
Unsorted Restoration Pics
Decypher Serial Number
This bike’s serial number is FQ587700, it means it was produced in June of 1979.
First letter indicates the month of production:
A = January, B = February, C = March, D = April, E = May, F = June, G = July, H = August, J = September, K = October, L = November, M = December. Note: Schwinn skipped the letter “I” to avoid confusion with the number 1.
The second letter indicates the year of production:
A = 1965, B = 1966, C = 1967, D = 1968, E = 1969, F = 1970, G = 1971, H = 1972, J = 1973, K = 1974, L = 1975, M = 1976, N = 1977, P = 1978, Q = 1979, R = 1980, S = 1981, T = 1982.