Motobike tank, Meade Ranger or B10e

[oldmtrcyc]

This tank is nearly NOS, original paint. I think it came off of a Meade ranger, about 1934, but I am not sure. It is exactly the same size as what is on my OP Schwinn B-10E. Brackets included. No screws. Ppff preferred

 

[1817cent]

Nice looking tank but looks a bit bigger than the Schwinn to me. GLWTS!

 

[oldmtrcyc]

Nice looking tank but looks a bit bigger than the Schwinn to me. GLWTS!

Wow, You are correct!!!! When I saw your response, my first instinct was that it was an optical illusion because I was holding the tank closer than the bike. I thought they were exact, but the schwinn tank is a little less than 1/4" shorter in height only. Length, width are EXACTLY the same. I am now wondering if this tank will still fit in a b10 frame, as the schwinn tank has some room between the top tubes. The angles are all the same as well.

 

[Dogtown]

That feeling of damn I finally found it and it is too nice for your bike.

 

[coryplayford_2009]

This is the first time I’ve seen one of these tanks pop up.. I have the same one on my 36 mead crusader.

 

[oldmtrcyc]

This is the first time I’ve seen one of these tanks pop up.. I have the same one on my 36 mead crusader.

Your crusader has a different slope at the front. But nice bike!!!

 

[SKPC]

Wondering if this is the 3rd style of the McCauley tanks rarely seen. #1 fits Big Tank 35 Shelby motos. #2 fits small tank,34/35 Shelbys with 3.5" head tube and this one may be the third style, or #3 that fits specifically the small tank/long headtube 34/5/6 Shelby motos and perhaps a few others?
My small tank compatible 34/5/6 Shelby example below with tight double bar spacing. I do not think these basic Shelby models came originally with a tank, but yours would fit exactly. The Mead above with a similar tank has different latches on the door than the McCauley

See for reference below link to 34/5 Shelby motos...

'34-36 Shelby Motorbikes | Classic Balloon Tire Bicycles 1933-1965

A new member with my first post. McCauley # 1000 square tank. The serial number was double stamped, seven digits, no letters; represented to me as a Sears Elgin. What I see from the pictures thus far is mostly 5" head tubes with tall tanks, (or 3-1/2" room for same). A few 5" head tube frames...

thecabe.com

 

[oldmtrcyc]

I just pulled the tank out of the orig paint B10e. The tanks are exact in every way except height. Same geometry, length, width. I tried to gently put the Mead tank in my B10e, but it would not go in without forcing it.