Help! What did I find in the barn? Flying Star, Shelby, Schwinn??

[razinhellcustomz]

It is finished now. I know it has no great monetary value, I just used this nearly free complete bike to learn a bit about restoration of old bicycles. Since it was painted black by a previous owner many years ago there was nothing to preserve, and the mish mash of parts made it interesting. I learned a bit about Schwinn S-6 wheels and tires. ( uh huh, the hard way.) I got a little practice in rattle can painting. The new (to me) Rust-O-Leum spray cans are sure better than rattle cans of old. So, for a couple of weeks during Covid quarantine, I stayed busy in the shop on this project. I do agree that this head badge came from a Schwinn frame and was riveted to the Snyder frame a bit off center. I left it that way. I call this the SSS Oldie. Snyder-Shelby-Schwinn of unknown vintage with a Persons seat. I took it to a local upholstery shop and had the owner fix me up with some pad, foam and faux leather cover , along with advice on what adhesives to use. Pretty easy.
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yeah, I missed a dent there didn't I ? There are a few other wrinkles .

Looks pretty damn good for a quick, cheap Rattle can restoration of a freebie bike. Nothing but blood, beers and a little elbow grease will take you far... Great job all around.. RideOn... Razin...

 

[razinhellcustomz]

Nice job......for me bringin' em' back to life and riding them is what this hobby is all about......not everyone can afford a Bluebird! That bike will outlast any china made piece of shxt you can find at walley world.

Nice looking piece of SHXT if i don't say so myself... HAA!! HHa!!

 

[Archie Sturmer]

I believe that the frame might have been a Westfield-built, either 1928-F or 1927-E; (and maybe a later 1941-F\H?).

The key serial numbers look like F-66,494 with some other over-stamping.

The blue paint highlights some of the Westfield features which may have been more difficult to see in the before pictures.