1939 Spiegel Airman

[jcb0410]

Hello all! I've got a customer that brought his father's 1939 Airman to us to aid with restoration. I need some help! Any information about this bike would be appreciated. Here's what we know: it was purchased in 1939 and has been in the family ever since. It is completely original, although it looks like lights are missing. I've tried to identify it from photos, but there seem to be some discrepancies, such as the rear looks more like a Monarch, and the tank has an interesting piece of filler metal because the tank doesn't have the same contour as the top tube. Thanks in advance for help!

 

[rustjunkie]

 

[catfish]

First off. DO NOT RESTORE THIS BIKE!!!! Just clean it.

 

[fordmike65]

PLEASE DO NOT RESTORE THIS BIKE!!!!

 

[rustjunkie]

First off. DO NOT RESTORE THIS BIKE!!!! Just clean it.

and clean lightly and carefully if you do

 

[catfish]

Then put a set of these on it.

 

[fordmike65]

If for some reason your customer would like to sell this bike instead, I would be very interested. Private message sent. Thanks, Mike

 

[fordmike65]

I wouldn't even clean it.

http://thecabe.com/forum/threads/so-who-prefers-to-preserve-the-crust.102071/

 

[saladshooter]

AMAZING Machine right there!! Yeah, it's perfect just the way it is. WOW!! Waaaaay cooler than that Aerocycle...

Chad

 

[Euphman06]

NICE. I'm with the others...try to talk to the customer about only doing a mechanical overhaul and leaving that paint go with nothing more than a gentle cleaning.