Unfamiliar territories

[VW MIKE]

Hello everyone,
Recently, I bought 7 bicycles. All hanging in the rafters of an old pole barn. I’m not

familiar with antique bicycles. I was hoping for some help and knowledge.
The badge on this bike says Lack’s Zephyr.
Thank you, mike

 

[fordmike65]

@barnyguey

 

[fordmike65]

Can we see a pic of the whole bike?

 

[VW MIKE]

 

[Freqman1]

Some head badges were used by more than one mfr. a good side shot of the chain ring side would help along with any serial numbers. V/r Shawn

 

[Freqman1]

Looks like a Cleveland Welding Co bike to me. If I were to guess I'd say 1939. Flip it over and see what the serial number is. V/r Shawn

 

[bricycle]

CWC

 

[catfish]

Lack's was a chain store in Texas I belive. Bikes were made by someone for them.

 

[barneyguey]

Lack's was a chain store in Texas I belive. Bikes were made buy someone for them.

Yes, Lack's Auto Supply sold them. Lacks opened up in the 30's. They sold at least four different brands of bikes. The sister stores are still in business today. They are a furniture chain, that was started by a family member of Sam Lack, the fellow that started the Auto Supply Chain. I think it was his son in law, don't hold me to that. Barry

 

[barneyguey]

I've talked to the company. Red Ryder BB guns was another product they sold. lol