Stainless banana Western Flyer

[prewarmachine]

This came up on craigslist yesterday. I don't know anything about this bike really, except that I should try to get it. Had to fork out $500 on it :/. Anyone be able to help with the year and model. 1936-7??

 

[Freqman1]

Both Shock-Ease and badge say later than '37 to me. I'm thinking '40ish. Mmmm lets see $9k for a shoddy restoration or $500 for a crusty original--well played my friend! V/r Shawn

 

[rusty.kirkpatrick]

500$ seems like a pretty good deal with that tank.

 

[Mr. Monkeyarms]

Great bike!! Especially for the price. Stainless tank, Shock Ease fork, later Bendix 2 speed=

 

[fordmike65]

 

[sarmisluters]

I bet it’s the WTF Slo Mo Blonde Mullet Dude !

 

[fordmike65]

I bet it’s the WTF Slo Mo Blonde Mullet Dude !

 

[prewarmachine]

I can't seem to find much info for this particular bike. Does anyone know what this model might have been called?

 

[saladshooter]

Usually that tank with accomodations for a light switch, conduit and no horn button =1936. Shock-ease fork was introduced in 1939. Sprocket I believe was introduced in 1941. It's an interesting collection of parts with some being later. Could be using up what was on the shelves before the war. Love the stainless tanks.

 

[prewarmachine]

I guess just looking up 1940 shelby bikes I see some with the 1/2" pitch chaining. They could be misstated. I have all of 24 hours experience in these haha. Maybe a bike badged Western Flyer would be an opportunity for Shelby to use up some old parts. The tank is interesting having a factory switch delete and no conduit with the switched front-loader delta.