Recent content by smij

Great to see everyone. Well worth the trip from Columbia. Thanks for the deals . Hope to do it again soon.

Working on a template to cut some sheet metal and get started on a sign right now. Start chipping away on the part hunt for a hairpin seat (yours is great on the BudMan bike), skip tooth chain/rear hub,matching pedal or a new set...Think I can get new basket support brackets fabricated through...

Thanks for the link - great pix. Just haven't been able to find reference to another one badged/outfitted Western Flyer.

Acquired this over the weekend with handlebars positioned backwards and heavy green paint job. Possibly a early Model 2010 CWC delivery bicycle? It is badged Western Flyer, has “Western Auto”(in circle) “Davis Deluxe” 2 x 2.125 20” front tire marked “F5841B” and “F5839W”, one pedal end...

The serial number on the CWC frame (red bike) is B84176 with no A or Cw.

They ARE frankenbikes!, but I thought they needed a good home. They have been in almost constant use/modification for a long while. A man a little means but much creativity was using them as his primary mode of transport. Thanks for your responses. Is there a serial number database for CWC...

Acquired these two old war horses last night. They have been spray painted, modified and have no head badges. I am new to collecting (this makes my second and third bike) - and have would appreciate any help regarding manufacturer/model so I can begin figuring out how they should look. Thanks!