Cycletruck question

[rusty.kirkpatrick]

Picked this up yesterday and I’m trying to get an idea of the year. Working all weekend so I can’t get a serial # til Monday, but I’m impatient. Can’t be that old, has forward facing dropouts. It’s far from correct. I really never looked twice at Cycletrucks, but after staring at it for about 30 minutes, I pulled the trigger. Also, never find anything even remotely cool locally. Been doing a little research and it’s seems the top and bottom bars are closer together than the others I’m seeing, also the gap between the headtube and the diagonal bar seems smaller. Appreciate any help.

 

[Dizzle Problems]

I believe it’s pre ‘53. I know that’s not much

 

[GTs58]

For a while the CT was offered in a 18" frame and a 20". It seems the diagonal bar was deleted for sure in 1955 so your year range may be from 1946 to 54.

Damn nice Cycle Truck!

 

[REC]

Looks nice - PM sent due to issues noticed. Serial number will be necessary
REC

EDIT: Stuff was posted here while I was PM'ing...
This is (or was) an 18" frame - the 20" went away at the beginning of the war.
I am not sure exactly what or where/why this frame was modified, but there are several interesting points. The diagonal brace disappeared at the beginning of '52, but the downtube remained straight until the beginning of '54.... Take a look at the frame.

REC

 

[GTs58]

Looks nice - PM sent due to issues noticed. Serial number will be necessary
REC

EDIT: Stuff was posted here while I was PM'ing...
This is (or was) an 18" frame - the 20" went away at the beginning of the war.
I am not sure exactly what or where/why this frame was modified, but there are several interesting points. The diagonal brace disappeared at the beginning of '52, but the downtube remained straight until the beginning of '54.... Take a look at the frame.

REC

Rec, the 1946-1948 catalog specs say the Cycle Truck was available in an 18 and 20 inch frame. Is that false?

 

[rusty.kirkpatrick]

I’m thinking it was modified/repaired at some point. I couldn’t find an exact matching frame on the web.

 

[Cowboy in NC]

Get`em Rusty !!! Looks like someone has spent some time and money on this bike already. From the photos looks very nice and complete.
Could maybe add a more original type seat- You`re enjoy this bike if you`ve never rode one- it`s different and takes some getting use to.
Could result in you getting a new part time job - delivering groceries... Good Luck and God Bless,---Cowboy

 

[rusty.kirkpatrick]

Get`em Rusty !!! Looks like someone has spent some time and money on this bike already. From the photos looks very nice and complete.
Could maybe add a more original type seat- You`re enjoy this bike if you`ve never rode one- it`s different and takes some getting use to.
Could result in you getting a new part time job - delivering groceries... Good Luck and God Bless,---Cowboy

Haven’t rode it yet, but might be able to make a few extra bucks and lose a few pounds while I’m at it, lol.

 

[REC]

I’m thinking it was modified/repaired at some point. I couldn’t find an exact matching frame on the web.

I forgot to mention that I'm partial to white ones!
This is the '46 I was able to re-do, unfortunately without all the striping due to the stripe guy passing away before I finished the bike:

I most likely will be building a CT2 in the same color in a while. I REALLY like 'em white.

REC

 

[rusty.kirkpatrick]

I forgot to mention that I'm partial to white ones!
This is the '46 I was able to re-do, unfortunately without all the striping due to the stripe guy passing away before I finished the bike:
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I most likely will be building a CT2 in the same color in a while. I REALLY like 'em white.

REC

Looks awesome, I’m liking the white also.