Vintage Bike. Any ideas on what it is?
05-29-15, 09:51 PM
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Vintage Bike. Any ideas on what it is?
Recently purchased from a private buyer.
Any thoughts as to manufacturer and/or year appreciated.
Any thoughts as to manufacturer and/or year appreciated.
05-29-15, 09:59 PM
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Split top tube and sheet metal rack remind me of a Western Flyer I once had. If true, value around $50 - $75.
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It could be one of doezen of bikes from the '50 and 60, Western Flyer, Columbia, Western Auto, or could have been built by someone for a private label like M. Schettl sales or even Montgomery Wards
24" or 26" wheels?
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Finding the tank and chainguard may not be easy.
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Without the tank chainguard and in rough shape with some stuff changed it is just a low end sixties cruiser, not much collectors or riders value, so worth $50-75.
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It has huffy chain ring. Check if your bike has the tri-plane fork crown like the gold example bike Scopper posted.
Your bike also has a funky banana seat, might be early, or even home made.
Your bike also has a funky banana seat, might be early, or even home made.
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