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Thank you Curtis. I am Lucky to have friends that have bike issues like myself, that provide inspiration with their style of builds.Boy , this bike just keeps getting better ! I really think the black handlebars tied in great with the rest of the bike. Really good work saving this bike . Thanks for sharing the story and all the pictures. I dig it !
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This whole bike was a learning experience. One of cooler aspects of this one for me. A pleasant surprise with an education.
My Mom and brother live about 40 miles south of Angola. I found the location of the original factory. its been partially torn down. Im going to do some hunting andVery interesting Emblem/Elgin motobike for sure, looks happy now it's resurrected. Emblem must have secured some part of that contract with Sears & Rbk to make those 36/7 Alemite-fitting, drop-stand frames of near identical appearance. Westfield would have had no say about S&R penning a late deal for discounted Emblem frames & forks about the same time Emblem was struggling? Frame #506523 is later for Emblem and most likely 1937. It was finally kaput in early 40's? See also excellent Emblem link below referencing a deal with Sears.
Emblem Manufacturing Info | Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
W.G. Schack has been in the bicycle business since 1879 - first as a very small dealer, gradually expanding taking every advantage that came within his reach. He then discovered making bicycles. 1894 William Schack and William Heil joined with a small group of workers to form a new company...
