I worked in the factory that made the reproduction Black Phantom bicycles. I did the pinstriping of the tanks and chain guards. The factory was in Ontario, California. The Kirkbride family ran this factory. The frame welders were in San Bernardino, and the powder coater next door to the factory. It was a pretty amazing operation. Factory location near Franklin and Grove off the 60 freeway.
+Leifberg Studios That is a good price. These pre-war 40's re-issue were less then $30.00 back in 1996 when they came out. Now most of Phantom re-issue parts have triple the original prices. This one i seen go off over $250.00 on ebay several years ago.
One more thing if this is was made in USA it shouldn't be half the serial number in the bottom of it on the back of the frame of the wheel and there you have it made in the US but if this it doesn't have one that had to be made in China
I believe the balloon tire frame was not the same size as you think you're probably thinking of a middleweight frame but the balloon tire fenders would not fit inside the middleweight frame actually the frame is it design from the 1946 Schwinn B6 autocycle.
I worked in the factory that made the reproduction Black Phantom bicycles. I did the pinstriping of the tanks and chain guards. The factory was in Ontario, California. The Kirkbride family ran this factory. The frame welders were in San Bernardino, and the powder coater next door to the factory. It was a pretty amazing operation. Factory location near Franklin and Grove off the 60 freeway.
hey i got a taiwan cruiser deluxe 1995. do u know anything about the back lights havoing a generator option. mine has a wire running to the wheel.
@@Siggy_Sour Sorry, I don't know about the lights on your cruiser
@@brianthesewingmachinetechn9715 thanks anyway, i realize it has a shimano coaster Dynamo hub so im getting closer.
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And my handle bars are only $30 for the phantom reproduction
+Leifberg Studios That is a good price. These pre-war 40's re-issue were less then $30.00 back in 1996 when they came out. Now most of Phantom re-issue parts have triple the original prices. This one i seen go off over $250.00 on ebay several years ago.
@@sting64az well we collectors call eBay now feebay used to be able to sell for free on eBay but no more.
@@awesomeone2979 .. Returning the bike to Walmart? Is this something to boast about? Would other commenters do that? I hope not.
One more thing if this is was made in USA it shouldn't be half the serial number in the bottom of it on the back of the frame of the wheel and there you have it made in the US but if this it doesn't have one that had to be made in China
The frames are all the same
I believe the balloon tire frame was not the same size as you think you're probably thinking of a middleweight frame but the balloon tire fenders would not fit inside the middleweight frame actually the frame is it design from the 1946 Schwinn B6 autocycle.