Hello there good folks. I'm new to this forum and it's my pleasure to share with you a new project which I will be undertaking.
I'm a long time bike nut, but this will be my first prewar project. I have learned a tremendous amount about my new ride from the incredible article(s) posted here and looking forward to insights from this groups vast knowledge of this bike.
My dad got this baby from a small airport in upstate New York which was being cleared out for new owners. Supposedly the former owner was still riding it around the airport as of only a few years ago. No one thought that the bike had much value based on its condition (and assumption that it was from the 50's) so they let him have it. Not knowing much more about it, my dad could see that it was cool as hell and gladly took it home.
When he first showed it to me I had to do some research, but quickly came to the conclusion that it was a prewar Monark, and I believe a somewhat rare 1939 model with all the "bells and whistles".
Hoping to find an original Troxel seat & post (also will need grips and tires) to get her back to riding condition for my dad to enjoy cruising the boardwalk.
Thanks much for any insights.
-Dangerwagon