1939-1941 CWC Four Gills

[ozzie]

This is my rat 4 gill. I bought the frame and some of the original parts from the bike from @szathmarig. I believe the serial number indicates it was built in ‘39. I chose to build it with a swan fork from a lady’s bike instead of the original shockmaster as I prefer rigid forks. The fenders and chain guard are also from a lady’s bike (thanks @Krakatoa).

It rides great and is a credit to the bloke who designed the frame with geometry that defies its age. Its fast too with its 7 speed Nexus hub and high pressure tires. I’m sure its the only 4 gill in Australia.

 

[ozzie]

Frame number below.

 

[THEGOLDENGREEK]

Found this 4 gill all American badged bicycle, was sitting in a barn for many years. Tried to get to the serial but seams to have a lot of house paint on it. Under the fenders the original paint is red!

 

[Freqman1]

Found this 4 gill all American badged bicycle, was sitting in a barn for many years. Tried to get to the serial but seams to have a lot of house paint on it. Under the fenders the original paint is red!
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Serial number George? Like Brant said your killing it lately! V/r Shawn

 

[bikesnbuses]

> !!!! NICE !!!!! <<

 

[Oilit]

Well at least now I know it's in good hands. Congratulations again!

The good deals don't last long, Part II | Stuff on eBay, Craigslist, Facebook etc.

This was on Facebook last Friday for $400.00 listed as an "antique bicycle", by Saturday night it was gone. If someone on here got it, congratulations! I'm still mopping up tears.

thecabe.com

 

[saladshooter]

My early '39 Pilot Supreme D81XXX. This bike has a few early traits that set it apart from others and ultimately made my decision on adding it to my collection.

The apple core badge. Original dual silverray provisions on the swan fork. And the curved "flat" braces with riveted ends. I haven't seen another boys bike equipped such as this. If someone has pictures of a similar bike let me know!

 

[39zep]