Murray bike information

[M McCormick]

Hello Everyone,
I found this bike in the storage room at my grandparents house. It used to belong to my dad, who repainted it red as a kid. There also are some missing parts. Can anyone help me date this bike and tell me what series or type it is? Thanks.

 

[Archie Sturmer]

Likely middle 1960's "speed space weight" bike (middleweight tires, 1.75"); check the Murray Serial Number thread.
https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/murray-serial-number-project.7014/
Frame looks like a Murray version of the Spaceliner that they made for Sears stores.
Front fender needs adjusting.
Might generally be referred to as a "space bike".

 

[piercer_99]

either a Solar Flite or an Astro Flite.

 

[SteveF]

Cool bike! I like the spaceliners. I have a western auto version.

 

[M McCormick]

I can't seem to find a replacement light bezel that is black. I know it isn't painted but is this an original color?

 

[SteveF]

I've only seen the bezels in chrome. It's very common for the chrome to wear off. Most likely the reason it's black now.

 

[Archie Sturmer]

Chrome-plated plastic (natural yellowish color). Looks painted; maybe some glue repairs, prime, paint and decal replacement would be economical.
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-5...0001&campid=5335809022&icep_item=223583515645
A guy who sells the stickers, also sells a refurbished bezel.

 

[GTs58]

Might not be painted. Some of the Schwinn's S reflectors were black underneath the chrome. Could be from some sort of adhesion process for the chrome wrap.

 

[piercer_99]

I can't seem to find a replacement light bezel that is black. I know it isn't painted but is this an original color?

That headlight bezel has been painted, best of luck finding another one, it isn't as easy as it sounds, in my experience.
Finding one with good chrome left is even harder to do.

If you are interested though, I do have a dash for that tank, and the sprocket spinner, both are in fair condition, with standard chrome loss.

 

[Wanted33]

I agree with Archie, early 60's. I may be wrong, but you may be able to find some Sears Spaceliner, or J.C. Higgins Frightliner parts that would fit the bike. Murray supplied many of the Sears bicycles. And IIRC ve seen some repop dash's for sale on FleaBay. The old bike looks nice, and with a little work should make a great rider.