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Cleveland Welding S/N Project...See Page 58 Post 576 for chart

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CL Find Roadmaster

I picked up my first Roadmaster today. Besides the aftermarket "beanie weanie" wald crank and the 7 inch Reese Bicycle lock--I'm not sure what else is unoriginal to the bike. The wheels are 24 x 2.125 36 spoke, both New Departure hubs. Rear was a Model D with the oiler port. The front tire was a Goodyear Deluxe All Weather and rear was a Pennsylvania Athletic Products. Serial number B94896

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I picked up my first Roadmaster today. Besides the aftermarket "beanie weanie" wald crank and the 7 inch Reese Bicycle lock--I'm not sure what else is unoriginal to the bike. The wheels are 24 x 2.125 36 spoke, both New Departure hubs. Rear was a Model D with the oiler port. The front tire was a Goodyear Deluxe All Weather and rear was a Pennsylvania Athletic Products. Serial number B94896

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The serial number dates this bike to early 1947.
 
Just picked her up.

Just picked this one up from Monroe, MI.
It has been brush painted black. The fenders have obviously been painted. Seat doesn't look stock to me. It was only $90.00
My first vintage bike.
What year?
Ser. #F04070

Thanks,
Bill
 

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Just picked this one up from Monroe, MI.
It has been brush painted black. The fenders have obviously been painted. Seat doesn't look stock to me. It was only $90.00
My first vintage bike.
What year?
Ser. #F04070

Thanks,
Bill

Keep scraping that serial number, there is more to the right
 
Any thoughts guys?
I have been going through pictures on the net trying to compare my bike to the ones I have been seeing. Found multiple old ads from 1947 that have the same chain guard, fenders and skip tooth sprocket. Did my bike possibly come with a tank, and the front strut looking things on the fork down tube?
This is the bike that seems to somewhat match my bike.
http://www.nostalgic.net/1947-roadmaster-luxury-liner
I don't even know where else to begin to find more info.

Thanks,
Bill
 
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Triola, I'm not sure but your chainring doesn't look correct, it looks like an Elgin( Murray) ring.
 
I am new to this. So when you say chainring, are you referring to where the chain attaches to the crankcase?
You may be right. I appreciate your info. I found an ad for a 1947 CWC Roadmaster Luxury Liner. The chain ring is a match.
 
Well, in that case...

I was just informed that my bike is a Cleveland Welding Co. model, the serial # on the bottom of the crankcase is G(or C)82161 followed by a 52 and the funky "W". What year is this bike? Can someone help me find an original chain-guard for it?
Thanks,
Peter
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