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The Ultimate Sears Spaceliner Reference

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RANGER!

his/hers pair in decent shape. the mens is chrome and the chrome is in very good condition for these bikes. Most bits still there. Seat was broken on the one. Missing tail light, crank cap, sub'ed pedals. The ladies is missing the rack tail reflectors and has a replacement rear fender reflector. missing a switch. Tanks not yet opened for inspection. Norridge (chicagoland) bike license on the mens. Bought as a pair new in 1965ish. Both serial numbers start with MOW (Murray of what?) The owner did not remember the store they were purchased. Anyone know?

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Ranger (1)

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Ranger (2)

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Ranger (3)

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Ranger (4)

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Ranger (5)

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Ranger (6)

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Ranger (7)

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Ranger (8)

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Ranger (9)

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Ranger (10)

Ladies bike

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Ranger (11)

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Ranger (12)

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Ranger (13)

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Ranger (14)

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Ranger (15)

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Ranger (16)
 
The W I think meant Western Auto just as some Sears bikes made by Murray were MOS. Roger
The third letter refers to the date of manufacture. If you search the forum you can find a reference for Murray date codes. "W" is the code for 1963. MOS is the code for 1960. The code for Sears bikes in the 60's was 502.
 
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I recorded the full serial numbers for the 2 Rangers posted above:
MOW 74X15 520472 (mens chrome 26" 1 speed)
MOW 51X15 397509 (ladies white 26" 1 speed)
I did a bit of www searching for Ranger bicycles. Meade Ranger bikes sure make it difficult to isolate. I tried Western Auto, Western Flyer and Montgomery Wards with Ranger and found nothing on these Spaceliner clones. I do own a Ranger 3 speed but that is an English built bike and has quite different decals. Another example of many different makers using the same name. Nothing found while searching for "Murray Ranger" either. There are no "Murray" labels on the bike.
 
Hello Curtis, your bike has been inspiration. Just mounted my speedometer like yours. I have two questions and a favor to ask of you. Might you know what the strap goes to, and do I mount the speedometer bearing right up against the rim and I can barely see the lever hook between a couple spokes. If you still have the bike and it's not a great inconvenience, can you send me a picture of the speedo bearing mounted at the wheel?

Thank you again for your bike pictures

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