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Serial numbers are normally unique. The head tube includes a stamping of 77 and 87, and also a sticker for a head badge.
Could be a 1990's Lawrenceburg TN bike with a manufacturing date on a sticker on the seat tube, (similar to post 284).
MOS-R
M = Murray (maker);
O = Ohio (place before moving);
S = Sears, (J.C. Higgins);
R = 1952 or 1959, (according to some charts); looks more at 52?
By 1959, Sears had started selling Murray middleweight space bikes. https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/1952-jc-higgins-sears.64836/
Hi guys, just found this site researching this Murray Eliminator I just bought! I had one just like this one (except it was a five speed, this one is a three speed) when I was a kid. it is in really good shape and appears mostly original (I just changed the seat, sissy bar
and put new pedals on it). I was hoping the serial number could tell me more about the bike but I can't find anything out there that deciphers all of the numbers. the serial number is MO8 270 24417. From your information it is a 1968 but there is no information on what the 270 is (other than it stands for the model of bike).... In other words what are the different model numbers for the different bikes? I'm assuming the the 24417 is the number made but again, there isn't anything I can find that breaks down the number. Does it have the color code like a car?If any of you have any ideas, I would appreciate it. Thanks!
I picked this up yesterday and want to confirm what I've come up with so far.
Serial number is on the BB. MOD 502 46900Y. 292034.
There's a picture of a very similar bike in post #7 on this thread and it's identified as a 59 - 60. A couple post later someone says it's a 59 because in 60 the chain guard was modernized. Mine has a differer chain guard so I'm "assuming" mine is a 60. However, mine is missimg the tank.
I don't know why my pictures come out upside down.
Different chain guard
So if anyone can confirm or deny my suspicions, I'd appreciate it.
I guess I'll also need the tank. Did these come with jeweled pedals? What does the seat look like?
Thanks for any help.
When i picked up the bike in the previous post, the guy "threw in" this bike. " If you dont want it, I'm just going to throw it in the trash." JC Higgins head badge and brake arm. Sears serial number. But i have no idea what model they call it. It's a 24 inch model. Peaked fenders, colorflow style tank, etc. The front fork is broken so the bracket for the truss rod is missing as well.
MOD 502 = Sears
MOS-P in the serial number = I've come up with 1958 (???)
If I can find a fork, I'd be tempted to restore it. If not, let me know what parts you need.
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