Couldn't pass it up

[spomalley86]

Cam someone help me out in identifying the year of this Elgin. The rack in particular doesn't look original to the bike but you be the judge. The triple step wheels are in good shape as well as the torrington stem. Not a bad bike for 45 bucks.

 

[Mercian]

Hi,

is there a serial number on the bb? That could help date it.

Thanks,

Adrian

 

[Archie Sturmer]

I have seen a girl's Westfield built Sears Elgin balloon tire bike with the one (1) single support between the two main (down) tubes; it was a 1937-B Swallow, with the Alemite grease fittings.
None of the right hand side pictures, (except maybe the last), show if the Alemite fittings are present or missing.

 

[bikewhorder]

That was a popular accessory rack in that mid to late 30's period. Too bad its so rough. Triple step rims would indicate that its an early ballooner.

 

[spomalley86]

Yeah the rack definitely has some issues, I grabbed some pics if the frame and the grease fittings, I mainly picked it up for its parts. I haven't come across a nice set of triple steps in a while. Im hoping they will clean up nicely

 

[szathmarig]

Front rim needs some help around the stem.

 

[bikewhorder]

Yeah the rack definitely has some issues, I grabbed some pics if the frame and the grease fittings, I mainly picked it up for its parts. I haven't come across a nice set of triple steps in a while. Im hoping they will clean up nicely

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Just noticed your FS thread for the Saddle. That's a post war, probably 50's saddle.