This is a 36 Elgin Oreole that I'm trying to get going this summer. This is what I have so far.
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say, thats not the frame that matched the tank and fenders you sold me, is it?
I do like an Elgin! Yours looks fantastic so far. I'm gonna bet it'll be a blast to ride.rustyspoke66 said:This is a 36 Elgin Oreole that I'm trying to get going this summer. This is what I have so far.
Sean
I can't wait to ride it and these bikes I've been told, did not come with tanks.
I can't wait to see it done 
It looks awesome so far :wink:
It looks awesome so far :wink:
Thats a Iver Johnson I sold to a friend of mine here in Spokane.
both those bike are sicko. dream rides.
what do those kind of bikes sell for in concours condition. and was wondering if there is ever a bike show event of that period of bikes.
what do those kind of bikes sell for in concours condition. and was wondering if there is ever a bike show event of that period of bikes.
Cool Elgin! I have one too, but it'll be closer to factory, since it's a rare Murray built frame! -Adam
Very nice thats the 3rd one I've ever seen. Here is a picture of one that was on http://www.nostalgic.net It's a small picture but the bike looks perfect.
Nice looking Oriole, Monark springer looks good on it. Rather partial to these myself, still looking for a frame in better shape. Had a build thread but ATT stopped Worldnet so lost all my photo links.
i cant wait to c more photos
Best example of one of these I've ever seen was on Ebay a couple of years ago probably as close to Concours shape as you're gonna find, some dude from Glendale or Pasadena had it started for $1800, don't think it sold but who knows. I copied his gallery for reference, note the shifter in back of the seat.
Nice Oriole's, I should be getting back to mine soon. I'm in the process of cutting my front fork down and threading it.
I think this setup was on Ebay a while ago, didnt see what it sold for. Very rare option!!
Bet it fetched a few bucks, only seen a couple of those ever on ebay, sort of regret not bidding the minimum on that Oriole. I've never seen one even close to that shape again especially with that option.
Update on My rat Elgin. I just stayed up a bit late to get my Elgin Rat ready for a ride later today. Ceck out the pics and I think I will take a nap.
