Help in identifying the year and model of this Matthews BMX frame.

[WCBL]

Hi,

I was hoping one of the BMX experts may be able to give me an idea what is the year and model of this frame. It has an interesting gusset.

Also, should I wire brush the frame and hit it with a spray rust neutralizer and a coat of primer?

Thanks.

 

[rfeagleye]

I think that one is a Black Widow Monoshock:

1975 Black Widow Mono Shock - BMXmuseum.com

bmxmuseum.com

 

[WCBL]

I think that one is a Black Widow Monoshock:

1975 Black Widow Mono Shock - BMXmuseum.com

bmxmuseum.com

Thank you, rfeagleye!

 

[Tom Hand]

RF, can you see the gusseting on the Black Widow? I can't but it my just be the angle of the original photos.

 

[rfeagleye]

I think I see it in there. Also, the top of the swing arms look the same. On the Matthews bikes they are flat at the top, this frame has tubes still.

 

[Tom Hand]

1975 CCM Bobcat. I think this is it RF. Go look at the gussets on the one on the BMX Museum site. Quite a find!​

 

[rfeagleye]

Here is another one, maybe someone made the frames for both companies?

1975 Black Widow Monoshock BMX Old School vintage RAD for Sale in Lake Stevens, WA - OfferUp

Used (normal wear), Offering my mid 70's Old School Black Widow Monoshock. It's a project, but the import stuff is there. Frame & fork are clean, no repairs or damage. Shock is good + spare. Atom drum hubs laced to steel Araya hoops. This is from the early days when Cook Brothers, Webco...

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