1968 SEARS SCREAMER 5 SPEED MUSCLE BIKE - Banana Seat Vintage Cruiser

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1968 SEARS SCREAMER 5 SPEED MUSCLE BIKE
I have been selling on eBay since 1997. I have never received a single negative review since then and have 100% positive feedback for more than 20+ years.
This is a complete bike. It rolls easily, and pedals ok but the chain is stiff so I have not ridden it. Brakes and shifter move.  The chrome bars, fenders and support pieces are in surprisingly good shape. I assume some kid in decades past decided to paint it blue instead of the original gold. The blue paint is peeling and you can see the original color. It has some cool old stickers on it too. The bike rolls fine and is not rusted up. The shifter moves and so does the derailleur. Tires need replacing. There is a small weld spot on the right rear frame, derailleur side that you can see in one of the pics. Seems strong but not perfectly aligned.  You'll want to tidy/file/repair that weld up. In my opinion, this is a perfect candidate for a full blown restoration. How often do you see these come up? Best of luck.
Please ask any questions about the bike BEFORE you buy it. Please review the pictures carefully to determine if this is what you want. I aim to describe items fairly and honestly. Please keep in mind this is a 50 year old bike and will need a full restoration. I'm happy to answer questions in a timely fashion.
Shipping is in US lower 48 states.
I will need to remove the handlebars and pedals for shipment and will carefully include them in the box unattached.