24 in Elgin?

[mrg]

Just saw this in a no comment thread so posted it here, a Murry built 24 in. long tank Elgin, don't remember ever seeing a 24 longtank execpt in the catalog?, oh ya, ck those soapbox derby cars in front of the car!

 

[Euphman06]

That's awesome, can't say I've seen any, but there must be at least one out there! I think it would look pretty sweet in a 20" model as well

 

[BLWNMNY]

Just saw this in a no comment thread so posted it here, a Murry built 24 in. long tank Elgin, don't remember ever seeing a 24 longtank execpt in the catalog?, oh ya, ck those soapbox derby cars in front of the car!View attachment 1237044
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I’ll take the 32 3 window in the picture!

 

[mrg]

Bumping this up to see if anyone has come across a 24 in. Long tank Murry/Elgin like this one, coolest looking 24!

 

[bikewhorder]

Wow so there it is, I had some fenders that I sold to @Rivnut last year assuming they were 26" because who's ever seen this bike in a 24" model? Not me.

 

[mrg]

Seen the fenders around on other models but never seen a 24 in. Murry long tank and that curved bar frame but it's in the Sears catalog so got to be some out there, anyone?

 

[Euphman06]

If it exists...I want it! Will fit in with my others nicely

 

[mrg]

The pic with the kid is OG

 

[Superman1984]

Wonder how that parade bike has damage to the fender braces? I am pretty sure If there's a 24" out there it's either well hidden or probably unfortunately been destroyed. Let's hope the 1st ....

 

[mrg]

Just a kids bike that he fixed up for a parade, looks like the fender & brace took a hit and pops added a aftermarket rack at some time. bike looks exact to the catalog down to the pinstripes ( even fork dart ) and being only a year ( or less ) model coming out sometime in 41 and by 42 the were war time shortage bikes, no tanks, less chrome, painted badges etc. so probably not many sold ( also only 50 cents less than the 26 in. ) but still there's got to be a few out there?, I've wanted one of these curved frame long tank Murry/Elgin for years to go with my "real" Snyder built 24 in Hawthorne Zep with locking fork!