Help! Hiawatha?

[bradycreative]

I just got this bike and love riding it around, but would love to know more about it.

I can't for the life of me find a picture or what model this bike is. The bike shop guy says 60's. It's badged as Hiawatha Gambles stamped WG6 346B. Original color was red. 24" wheels.

 

[greenephantom]

It's a Roadmaster / AMF. Mid to late 1960s. Model is AMFlite. Some of the AMFlite bikes were set up like yours (banana seat and high riser bars) and some were set up like conventional bikes. Not sure how yours was originally configured. Looks like a fun ride.
Cheers, Geoff

 

[bradycreative]

It's a Roadmaster / AMF. Mid to late 1960s. Model is AMFlite. Some of the AMFlite bikes were set up like yours (banana seat and high riser bars) and some were set up like conventional bikes. Not sure how yours was originally configured. Looks like a fun ride.
Cheers, Geoff

Thanks man! I looked for days and couldn't find it. So is "Roadmaster & AMF" part of Hiawatha & Gambles? I'm pretty new to this vintage bike thing. Thanks again for your help. I wasn't planning to buy this bike, but once I took it for a cruise I fell in love!

 

[rustjunkie]

Hiawatha was the "House Brand" of Gamble's Department Stores. They ordered bikes with the Hiawatha badge from many different manufacturers.

 

[bradycreative]

Oh, that makes since. Thanks for the info!

 

[Pierce]

I am new to this forum. Need help identifying this bike. Frame only.

 

[Pappy]

I am new to this forum. Need help identifying this bike. Frame only.

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Pierce...your frame is a 1960’s-‘70’s Murray built middle weight frame


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