Larry,
I've been told the fastest way to tell a P-13 from a P-10/15 is by its drop-outs. If it has eyelets, it's a p-10/15. The difference between a P-10 and a P-15 is the crank set. Double or triple chain rings (10 gears or 15 gears). At least this is what I was told. Also, Schwinn used Nervex lugs on Paramounts in the early 60's then changed the lugs in the late 60's. After many customers complained Schwinn returned to the Nervex Pro for the seat and head lugs. They kept the new style BB because it was easier to use/build with.
I hope this helps.
regards, Rich Robinson Jacksonville NC
-----Original Message----- From: ABikie@aol.com [mailto:ABikie@aol.com] Sent: Monday, December 02, 2002 10:11 PM To: LouDeeter@aol.com; classicrendezvous@bikelist.org Subject: Re: [CR]Ebay Outing: Chromed Schwinn Paramount
I'm a tad confused Anyone know if this is a P10/15 or a P13 It implies there were sewups originally, common to but not exclusive to the P13 The toptube stops (not entirely clear from the foto) and the CP brakes are more commonto the Tourer, but CP'sd were also available and stock on the p13. I also thought that the Nervex pro lugs started about 1971. This was probably a 23", as they were measured fractionally. The SR rear is much newer and in '66 The crank has a finely trimmed arm indicitave or a re-work or a very old one
and the BCD is a 151, also older. Thanks for all the help
Larry Black
Schwinnville, Maryland