Newbie with a Fresh Alley Find

[Mike66]

punch on my avatar screen name ,and at the bottom of the screen says
start private conversation.

I’m not seeing that as an option. Only follow and unfollow. I did follow you but not seeing a start private conversation tab.

 

[Archie Sturmer]

I ’ll report back with the S/N.
I think it was SC something.

Might be a 1938-C Murray-built for Sears;
I believe that a ~couple of years later a curved seat tube mast version was sold, (but perhaps not-exclusively?)

PM sent.

 

[Mike66]

They're 1/2" not 9/16

Something like this work? I’m trying to understand the comment about bmx pedals and cost. Not looking to do much more than put something functional and appropriate on.

 

[Mike66]

Might be a 1938-C Murray-built for Sears;
I believe that a ~couple of years later a curved seat tube mast version was sold, (but perhaps not exclusively?)

The serial number reads:
SC
65311
for some reason the 11 is stamped upside down

 

[tech549]

Something like this work? I’m trying to understand the comment about bmx pedals and cost. Not looking to do much more than put something functional and appropriate on.

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i think bob u meant ,that the pedals on your bike are for a bmx model bike and worth a few dollars.

 

[New Mexico Brant]

punch on my avatar screen name ,and at the bottom of the screen says
start private conversation.

He likely doesn't have message privileges yet Paul; you will need to ask a moderator or post an email.

 

[New Mexico Brant]

Something like this work? I’m trying to understand the comment about bmx pedals and cost. Not looking to do much more than put something functional and appropriate on.

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Please don't put these pedals on that bike; the Alta ones are not correct. If you wish to keep the bike guys on here will get you sorted with what you need. If you wish to sell than don't worry about getting the missing bits.

 

[tech549]

I’m not seeing that as an option. Only follow and unfollow. I did follow you but not seeing a start private conversation tab.

thought that might be a problem,you usually have to have a minimum amount of posts before you are allowed to use that option!
you can email me if you like at [email protected]

 

[Mike66]

i think bob u meant ,that the pedals on your bike are for a bmx model bike and worth a few dollars.

Ah, unfortunately they have pretty much disintegrated. They are plastic “Kwik Speed”

 

[Rivnut]

I have a couple of Elgin’s from that era. A 1939 stamped SD, and a 1940 stamped SE. If the sequence holds true, this bike would be a 1938.