Another frame to ID !

[falconer]

picked up this frame with no badge. Pre or post war?5 inch head tube. Any comments appreciated, thanks

 

[Oilit]

Looks like a post-war (no drop stand ears) CWC "3-gill" frame, but it may have been badged Western Flyer, from the outline of the head badge.

 

[GTs58]

Looks like a post-war (no drop stand ears) CWC "3-gill" frame, but it may have been badged Western Flyer, from the outline of the head badge.

Did the rear fender bridge change from prewar to the post war type in early postwar years or 50's? One detail that changed on these frames.

Bicycles

This is a Antique 1947 CWC Cleveland Welding built Roadmaster fattire cruiser bicycle. CWC Bikes are built rugged and are some of the cooler classic tank bikes. This ballooner has the unique CWC Springer Fork that gives you a smooth ride. This CWC Beast has tough style with Good Patina.

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[catfish]

CWC / Cleveland Welding made Western Flyer

 

[fordmike65]

1940?

edit: Looks more like a '46 since no dropstand ears are present.

 

[catfish]

 

[Oilit]

Did the rear fender bridge change from prewar to the post war type in early postwar years or 50's? One detail that changed on these frames.

Bicycles

This is a Antique 1947 CWC Cleveland Welding built Roadmaster fattire cruiser bicycle. CWC Bikes are built rugged and are some of the cooler classic tank bikes. This ballooner has the unique CWC Springer Fork that gives you a smooth ride. This CWC Beast has tough style with Good Patina.

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I don't know. I've been trying to find out when they added the plate for the kickstand between the chain stays, it must have been post war but I still haven't found the year. Somebody on here knows, but I'm still learning.

 

[GTs58]

1940?


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Ya, no Cw stamping.

 

[fordmike65]

Ya, no Cw stamping.

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Also the rear forkend(dropout) slot would be at a flatter angle.

 

[Oilit]

Ya, no Cw stamping.

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From the chart I'm going to guess 1946. Pre-war bikes still had drop stands, didn't they?