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Is this a Shelby Flyer track bike?
Shelby is known for cruiser and roadster bikes, so I’m surprised there was a track racing model. A bike like this suggests that Shelby had a racing interest, so I’m seeking any clues if there was a Shelby-sponsored bike racing team.
I got this as crusty barn...
Alright Fellers, another Elgin Twin finds its way to the market for you this fine Wednesday.
FIRST 3 Pictures are as shown of how it currently sits. The following pictures are detail shots up close and progress of the build as a whole.
Parts are as Follows:
PROS
-Correct front and rear...
Hi guys,
I'm trying to find some more information on my recent find. Does anyone know what colour these 1939 Elgin bicycles came in and what stencil/decals they had?
I've seen some that look like a dark blue so I was wanting to collect some parts in that colourway if possible. Does anyone have...
I promised Shawn S. I would share pics a while back so I took these shots this evening.
Really came out great. This belongs to my father who actually pulled it out of an airplane hanger in upstate NY in 2005.
I had another thread, but the title wasn't quite right so I'm starting this one....
https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/5-bar-project.81247/
I can't believe I've had this bike for 2 1/2 yrs, but it's time to get off the pot. I've got about 95% of the parts so no more stalling...Had some frame...
getting ready to paint my 39 CWC zep. bike was originally roadmaster cream with black head and red pinstripe. here's another one two tone green. catalog says black with white head only. would you restore to black like catalog says, or original CWC color?
1939 Good Year Highway Patrol Colson. Very rare prewar bike, painted to match the original colors and all the chrome is original chrome and came on this bike. I will do a 30 day payment plan.
$3999
https://thecabe.com/forum/media/albums/1939-good-year-highway-patrol-colson.1426/
Great bike! It will need a new tire and tube but a great bike and has been on many local and Cyclone Coaster rides. Accessories not included(Shur-spin and lock). I will do a 30 day payment plan. $3999
https://thecabe.com/forum/media/albums/1939-airflyte-twin-flex.1248/
TORRINGTON #17s are no longer available..Bike is now $300 picked up
OK,to be clear..This is for local PICK UP only in southern RI only. Ive been really sick and have bad injuries to right elbow and shoulder
If you have someone you know/trust to pick it up and ship it to you that is fine also.I...
ladies schwinn springer, really long neck, longer than my 40 hollywood by 1/4", locking, no key. early DX springer or 38-39 maybe. $100.00 shipped. has extra long threaded stem so fork can be cut to fit any prewar ladies frame
Straight and clean 1939 on Schwinn Deluxe Brown & Tan - ***please note the camera makes them look cream, I double checked and they are Tan. lighted springer front, matching standard rear fender. $275 Shipped. $225 local pick up. Thank you! fatire53@yahoo.com
I'm fairly new here & have fun with buying & building old bikes.
I bought this frame & wanted a nice daily rider. Some pictures will remind some of you cabers whom sold me parts,,, so here is what I started with
my 38 Hawthorn Project. picked this up about a month ago pretty stripped down. I've added the correct wheels grips and pedals and tank so far. I've got the correct chain guard coming and fenders with front light coming soon.
1939 Roadmaster - Original with the exception of the headlight being incorrect and that the tail light battery can is missing.
$750.00 Don't be afraid to make reasonable offers.
Note: These bikes are being listed for Joe Mikulanis from Sunbury, PA. All questions concerning conditions of the...
I would like to buy a 1939 Monark five bar bicycle in original paint.
Needs to be complete and correct or very close to complete / correct.
Needs to have the pencil springer, tank, butterfly stand, etc. I do have the dual position bars and stem so those aren't a concern.
NOT interested in the...
I'm looking for a nice original paint 1938 or 1939 Schwinn Motorbike, must have all original painted parts. Big stacks of cash and partial trades ready to make a deal for the right bike. I'm looking for a keeper here, something I can obsess over for years to come.
Thanks for the read and...
Up for grabs is my 39 motorbike. Looking to finish up a project and buy something new. I’m probably going to regret this, but it’s a schwinn there’s more out there in the wild:).
Defects-bottom right side of the door has a little bit of damage. Dents and dings. Also someone used a screw to...
Seat,tires,grips not original. Rides smooth and quiet. Handled the San Francisco hills without issues. Gasless radial included at asking price.
$1700.00.will ship it on your dime.PM works best.
A pretty rare piece that only came on the Monark model GT 497 (boys) or model GT498 (girls) or Airman equivalent. Pics show the '39 Airman that this came from. Lights are shown mounted on bracket but you get only the bracket. $45 shipped or $40 delivered to MLC/AA. PP as F&F or add the 3%...
Great bike! It will need a new tire and tube but a great bike and has been on many local and Cyclone Coaster rides. Accessories not included(Shur-spin and lock).
THE IVER JOHNSON IS 550.00 WITH 75 SHIPPING -- LOCAL PICKUP IN FLORENCE SC -- WILL DELIVER LESS THAN 2 HOURS AWAY.
BIKE FRAME IS IN NICE CONDITION NO DENTS OR CRACKS. BIKE HAS NICE IVER JOHNSON HEAD BADGE. I THOUGHT THIS WAS A 1938 BUT AFTER MORE RESEARCH I BELIEVE IT IS A 1939. THE...
For Sell. Freshly restored 1939 American Flyer. Very good rider just in time for spring Has original paint on frame and most of front fender. Originaf front badge. Glass rear reflector. ND hubs. Everything works. This is$799.95 plus bikeflights shipping
Rare 1939 Roadmaster 4 Gill
Frame and Fenders are original paint.
Tank's "Roadmaster" sticker is original but the white and red has been touched up at some point in it's life.
The fork ends have been repaired.
Rack appears to be a 2nd cousin.
$2500 + shipping
Ask any questions you may have...
Looking for a chain guard and rear carrier with similar patina in original red paint. This is what I’m looking for and this is the sad, pitiful snaptank :they’ll go on. Can you make my sad :cry:snaptank happy :) again with her missing parts?
Hard to read serial #
but I believe it is
N
102578
2
"N" might indicate that it had been badged as "National"
The rear lower fender stay has been professionally repaired.
And there is some kickstand squishing on the underside.
The top springer plate looks like it was...
Letting my Arrow go!
The tank has original paint, while the rest is very old spray can repaint with the accent colors applied and distressed to match recently. Seat top is recovered by Bob U, but the chassis is original and un-restored. The chain guard has had the front bracket moved to fit...
First year schwinn lightweight New World mens original paint bike .... As&Co sprocket 2 piece crank Torrington #4’s?rubber block rat trap style pedal expander brakes with Schwinn script, orig mens ball end grips, free wheeling rear hub, unknown crank hanger mount lightweight aluminum spring...
1939 worlds fair colson stroller , original condition, even has the plastic beads that are always missin. compliment your bike collection with this rare kool piece, 125 bux plus shippin or will deliver to memory lane
Pics are "as found" 1939 Ladies Monark 5/4 Bar. Original paint (cream and blue with red pinstriping) is very nice, right down to the wheels. The bike still sports the hard to find parts, horn light button, horn light, and glass reflector on rear to name a few. Only thing that could'nt be found...
Prewar Raleigh RRA frameset. 23". Serial number dates it to 1939, first year for the 23" frames. Repainted years ago. Missing head badge, seat binder bolt and bottom bracket oiler plug. Paint has wear, chips, scratches, etc. Chrome on fork is very good, shows minor wear. Note Raleigh/Heron stamp...
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