Another mysery to me - "Radar Navigator"

[bprophet]

Another estate sale mystery, maybe somebody knows something, or at least find it an interesting data point.
Anyone ever seen a bike branded as Radar? Or model name navigator?
I sure haven't, but the chain guard and tank decals are pretty cool - the bike is in really good shape, too.


Probably made by Murray or Westfield, maybe? What do ya think? :idea:

 

[Rustinkerer]

Definitely a Murray built bike, the collared frame joints are a dead giveaway. The chainguard, chainring, and truss rods are also unique to Murray builts. It should have a serial that starts with something like 'MOU' which would be 1955. -Adam

 

[ratina]

Definitely Murray. I have the same bike, a few years newer than yours

 

[ratina]

Definitely a Murray built bike, the collared frame joints are a dead giveaway. The chainguard, chainring, and truss rods are also unique to Murray builts. It should have a serial that starts with something like 'MOU' which would be 1955. -Adam

How can you decode the serial number on these?

 

[bprophet]

Thanks lots, rustinkerer --

I noticed the chainguard is the exact shape of your 1955 Mercury in your 'show the rust' thread.
Somehow, it is a mental relief to know where/whens of our bike finds. The human need for categorization, perhaps. :lol:

And now you have taught me another important data point about the collared joints. I have a couple of those. It seems that between Murray, CWC/AMF and Westfield so many off brands are covered!