Can someone help me ID the bike frame of my Whizzer?

[Relic Racing]

Hello everyone. I’ve had this Whizzer for over 30 yrs. and have never known what brand the bike started out as. The lower top tube was joggled to make additional room for the engine. No head badge, the serial number pictured is underneath the bottom bracket. I only see three digits, 212. Any help would be appreciated. -Thom

 

[MrMonark13]

That thing is pretty neat! Does it run? Looks like a model H whizzer. It looks the the frame was cut and rewelded to fit the engine. (Middle bar)

 

[GTs58]

48ish JC Higgins Murray frame.

JC Higgins Mens Tank Bike - Original - 26'' Ballooner | Sell - Trade: Bicycle Parts, Accessories, Ephemera

JC Higgins complete 26'', built by Murray. I am unsure of the exact year but I assume its early 50s, because it is similar to my '48 Murray Built but it has a different shaped tank (Same frame, though). It is in good riding condition. I am selling a few of my post war bikes to fund my other...

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[Relic Racing]

That thing is pretty neat! Does it run? Looks like a model H whizzer. It looks the the frame was cut and rewelded to fit the engine. (Middle bar)

Thanks. It doesn’t, but the motor’s free. This has remained in “as found” condition. It was a local bike, built and ridden by the uncle of an old co-worker. The frame tube was altered. I have another, in a Panther frame, that required removal of the chain guard to fit. I forgot to add to the original post that it has horizontal dropouts, as well.

 

[MrMonark13]

Thanks. It doesn’t, but the motor’s free. This has remained in “as found” condition. It was a local bike, built and ridden by the uncle of an old co-worker. The frame tube was altered. I have another, in a Panther frame, that required removal of the chain guard to fit. I forgot to add to the original post that it has horizontal dropouts, as well.

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