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My new 1936 CWC Roadmaster

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DonChristie

Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe
In Memoriam
I scored this bike out at Myrtle beach, SC last weekend. It was on CL forever so i finally got it. I believe this is a 1936 CWC made Roadmaster. It appears to have some type of coating on the paint? Looks like Linseed oil? Bars/neck are perfect and the seat is very nice. However, i dont think the seat is orig? Appears to be a liteweight type. Anyone recognise it? I also want a set of Johns black walls! Anybody know if they are still available? Any for sale? had a similiar bike yrs ago and sheepishly sold it. Kind of why i got her! How can i confirm year? Anyone have a copy of the orig advertisement or catalogue? Any and all info is appreciated!

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I scored this bike out at Myrtle beach, SC last weekend. It was on CL forever so i finally got it. I believe this is a 1936 CWC made Roadmaster. It appears to have some type of coating on the paint? Looks like Linseed oil? Bars/neck are perfect and the seat is very nice. However, i dont think the seat is orig? Appears to be a liteweight type. Anyone recognise it? I also want a set of Johns black walls! Anybody know if they are still available? Any for sale? had a similiar bike yrs ago and sheepishly sold it. Kind of why i got her! How can i confirm year? Anyone have a copy of the orig advertisement or catalogue? Any and all info is appreciated!

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I love those long handlebars. Nice score.
 
Definitely a 1936 with the common 1936 characteristics, small paisley chain ring and triple step rims. The serial number just confirms.

Very crudely stamped serial. Looks to be a Z21762.

Not really sure why CWC used the X or Z on their serial numbers. Some would think that it was very early production but I have a 1935 production with an A and four digits which are much lower then any X or Z that I have seen. I also had an A serial frame with three digits that Mark Gleed (MRG) now owns.

The earliest of any CWC production would of been built right around September of 1935 when CWC entered into the bike manufacturing business. These bike are identified by the snub nose front fender and one piece non riveted fender braces.
 
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Waaaooo I just buy this (Western flyer) and sell it to my friend the next day. & I believe its a (1936/37) not shure but LOOK like your bike Amigo good score....;)

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Definitely a 1936 with the early characteristics, small paisley chain ring and triple step rims. The serial number just confirms.

Very crudely stamped serial. Looks to be a Z21762.

Not really sure why CWC used the X or Z on their serial numbers. Some would think that it was very early production but I have a 1935 production with an A and four digits which are much lower then any X or Z that I have seen. I also had an A serial frame with three digits that Mark Gleed (MGR) now owns.

The earliest of any CWC production would of been built right around September of 1935 when CWC entered into the bike manufacturing business. These bike are identified by the snub nose front fender and one piece non riveted fender braces.
Nice find!
 
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