Trying To Get Info On This Rust Rocket

[Lance Vangraham]

Picked this crusty frame up a while ago and I am looking for info on it. Called a hawk. Thinking of of putting some 27inch Schwinn 10 speed rims on it and a positron shifting system on it make a 5 speed. Gonna call it the tetanus speed! Thanks for looking

 

[GTs58]

Good gawd man! You're getting rust all over your driveway!

 

[juanitasmith13]

That's related to he 1960s Roadmaster & Skyrider Middle weight bikes...

 

[Lance Vangraham]

Good gawd man! You're getting rust all over your driveway!

i am more worried about the tetanus shot i need to ride it after i fix it up! it has seen some weather

 

[Lance Vangraham]

Slapped some rims on it and rode it. Well until the chain snapped off. But it was semi functional. Got it soaking in penetrant oil now so I can start tearing g it down soon.

 

[partsguy]

The guys on Rat Rod Bikes would love this crusty ride!

This was built by AMF Roadmaster for Hawk Department Stores. They were a very small operation. The head badge is worth more than the bike.

The bike was built in the 1960's, roughly 1963-1968.

 

[partsguy]

The fork is also bent.

 

[Lance Vangraham]

Thanks for the info! Maybe I should hit upnthe rat rod bikes page and see if anyone wants to buy it. What do you think the head badge is worth? I have a hard time selling bikes hahaha

 

[Jeff54]

I have a hard time selling bikes hahaha

Can't be sure as I haven't noticed a Murray like this since the 60's. Or for that matter maybe an Huffy but it's because, like wally worlds bikes today, they began rusting on the shelf then, braking the very first day riden. [grin] regardless, to this extent: "I have a hard time selling bikes' You might want to reconsider whatever you're dredging out of the swamp whereas, in these cases, throwback is less than keeper. :eek:

 

[partsguy]

AMF and Murray were cheaper bikes than Huffman and Schwinn. But even they are better than the crap at Wal-Mart today.

Honestly, man, if you wanted to sell this, I would find a set of rusty old wheels and a metal basket and hock it on Craigslist. I've sold bikes like this for $40-$60 as garden decor and restaurant decor.

I wouldn't ship this, just sell local.