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red-orange schwinn american cruiser 1963

Year: 1963
Brand: schwinn
Model: american cruiser
Color:red-orange
Size:small woman’s
Serial: 315955
Photo: http://imgur.com/nw5ctnA
Stolen in Portland, OR 97209
Stolen:2014-06-6
Stolen From: nw 21st & kearney
Neighborhood: nw alphabet
Owner: laura geissinger
OwnerEmail: laurax(at sign)juno.com
Reward: $50.00
Description: bike is 1963 red-orange Schwinn american cruiser in very good condition. I had it powder-coated four years ago, the paint has typical wear now. the bike has no decals.
it has:
-coaster brakes.
-u-shaped hi-rise handlebars. chrome with black grips.
-chrome fenders, lightly rust-spotted. back reflector is intact on back fender.
-front wheel is original steel frame. back wheel is new, aluminum.
-whitewall tires.
-front metal bike basket with front reflector attached to the basket.
-chain guard is not original to the bike, but was painted to match.
-the head badge is not original to the bike. I bought it on ebay. it’s gold, red and blue and it reads “Schwinn built American flyer”
-the seat is a couple years old, it’s a gel saddle with a gouge in the nose.
-bike has an old “I heart my bike” bell with the label rubbed off. also has front and back light mounts.
Police record with: portland pd
Police reference#: 14-46112
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

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