HAACK Brass Badge

[stevewelborn]

Does know about what year I can attribute a brass "Mr. Bicycle" HAACK'S badge? It's on a frame that I can not find the serial number.

 

[GTs58]

Does know about what year I can attribute a brass "Mr. Bicycle" HAACK'S badge? It's on a frame that I can not find the serial number.

I’ve only seen the aluminum pieces, I didn’t know he was around in the 50s. Look him up and see how long he’s been around. The serial number will be on the left rear drop out or underneath the crank.

 

[stevewelborn]

I've heard HAACK'S started in the 30's as a motorcycle shop and was selling bikes by the 40's. I'm no expert. The badge is definitely brass. No sign of paint. Still cant find the serial number on the crank, rear drop, near badge or stem

 

[GTs58]

I've heard HAACK'S started in the 30's as a motorcycle shop and was selling bikes by the 40's. I'm no expert. The badge is definitely brass. No sign of paint. Still cant find the serial number on the crank, rear drop, near badge or stem

Post a picture of your bike. We'll need a picture to help you out. Most all US manufactures stamped the serial numbers underneath the crank. I have no idea what brands Haacks sold other than Schwinn. The stamping may be covered with layers of paint, rust and or grease but it should be there.

 

[Eric Amlie]

Don't know when they started, but here is a matchbook cover from when they sold Indian motorcycles.

Here is photo showing the old shop after they had moved to selling bikes.

 

[GTs58]

Here's a 1958 Tiger with the large Haack's badge.

 

[GTs58]

Can you post some pictures?

 

[stevewelborn]

I'm a bit mystified by why I can't find the serial number. It only has two coats of paint. One original rusty orange color and then black over that.

 

[barneyguey]

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Don't know when they started, but here is a matchbook cover from when they sold Indian motorcycles.

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Here is photo showing the old shop after they had moved to selling bikes.

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I love that photo of the shop. I had to buy it when it came up for sale at Historic Images. Barry

 

[GTs58]

I'm a bit mystified by why I can't find the serial number. It only has two coats of paint. One original rusty orange color and then black over that.View attachment 1702036

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I see the number above the axle on the left rear drop out. I cannot make it out, need a better picture with good lighting.