Powerking 3 speed

[HerrOtto]

Hello, today I picked up a PowerKing 3 speed (Shimano 333 stick shift) bike. I mainly picked it up for the shifter. My question is, there is very little to no information regarding Powerking bikes online. What I have found online, is, that Powerking was a house brand for the E J Korvettes department store, though the bike I purchased has a local bike shop sticker on it. Does anyone know anything else about Powerking bikes? This model was made in Japan. Thank you

 

[juvela]

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serial placement and format will be a big clue as to actual manufacturer

a great many of the department store bikes were done by Bridgestone

readers may be able to venture an identification with the aid of imagery


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[HerrOtto]

The serial number is on the right side drop out. C184488

 

[CavemanJoe]

This bike has to be well over 50 years old, probably around 1969. They were a less expensive copy of the English 3-speeds, but not as durable. They are not something you come across everyday