Is this an Iverson Drag Stripper?

[sthpawil]

I have what I believe is a barn find Iverson Drag Stripper, but that is based solely upon the chain guard.

The front wheel had a hub brake, and it has been removed for rebuilding.

Could someone please tell me where the serial number is located on these?

The kid who owned the bike tried to turn it into a chopper, and I have yet to attempt to get the fork extensions off. I will start digging into this as time allows.

Thank you, Keith

 

[Robert Troub]

I think you have a 20" Iverson bike with many different/ added parts.... typically called a "frankenbike"

 

[stoney]

I believe an Iverson Dragstripper would have a single top tube. Narrow in the front of the tube and widens as it gets to the back end. That is the only style Dragstripper I have ever seen. But----as my signature says.

 

[sthpawil]

Did a little more research, and it looks like this is a 1969 Iverson "Drag Stripper" (two words).

New England Muscle Bicycle

The New England Muscle Bicycle Museum, located in Bloomfield, CT includes a collection of 120+ bicycles from the 1960’s and 1970’s.

www.nemusclebikes.com

 

[rfeagleye]

That's a Drag Stripper, nice find!

 

[tripple3]

That's a Drag Stripper, nice find!

I had to laugh; thinking of "New" definitions and terms....
Can't use "that one" anymore.

 

[biker]

How much for the IVERSON head badge?

 

[sthpawil]

Would this have originally been either a 3-speed or 5-speed? There appears to be witness marks on the top bar where the gear shifter would have been, and the rear forks appear to be slightly pulled in as if the current hub is too narrow. The current rear hub is a coaster brake BENDIX 70 Made in Mexico.

 

[jrcarz]

Yes, you have a 69 Dragstripper nice Find. Get the Fork extension off. The Hub goes on the front. I will send you pics of mine for reference.

 

[sthpawil]

Yes, you have a 69 Dragstripper nice Find. Get the Fork extension off. The Hub goes on the front. I will send you pics of mine for reference.

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Very nice - Thank you! Hopefully I can find some of the missing parts... there are 5 buildings on the old homestead where this bike was found.

Is the rear hub on yours a Bendix?