Gamble’s Hiawatha Double Bar Roadster

[dave429]

What info can I get on this bike. I’m thinking it’s Shelby built. Looks mostly there except seat. Not sure if wheels are original or handlebars and possibly rear fender? Can anyone narrow down the year and model. The serial number is in the pictures. Is it worth a restore? Thanks.

 

[Archie Sturmer]

Worth a refurbishment,

(to some degree or extent).

 

[elginkid]

I’m pretty sure the rear fender is a 1938-39 Schwinn ladies fender, and I suspect the wheels and chainwheel are also later replacements. The larger single hole in the front fender looks like it may have been intended for a Delta Silver Ray or Hornlight

 

[SKPC]

R589809 is in the early 1938 "R" serial numbers 586K to 670k. You can add it to the Shelby Serial number thread below.

Shelby-badged Serial Numbers-Prewar | Classic Balloon Tire Bicycles 1933-1965

Hiawatha badged....parted out,

thecabe.com

 

[dave429]

@SKPC thanks for deciphering the serial number and providing the year.