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Thanks, here's the build thread:
http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/index.php?threads/wbo-bhuzzard.89099/
Show us your J.C. Higgins Bikes
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Kinda new to this forum, and will have to write an intro soon. But, first, my bike.
Well, mine's been motorized and customized, and she barely gets recognized - as a Higgins, that is.
I think it may be a Monark-made JC Higgins from about 1948. But this is little more than an educated guess. If anyone here in this thread can help me out, I'd be truly grateful to know for sure. The first picture is the "Before" pic. The next is the "After". The third is the bottom bracket. The model number is 505 221, and the serial is A0147323. Thanks again to anyone who can help. UPDATE from 10/8/16: I checked out the original crank (I saved all the original parts that I swapped out so, technically, if I ever lose my mind and want to convert it back to original pedal-only bike, aside from the paint I still could do so). On the crank it reads: "560" on one side of the center-section, and on the other side it *looks like* "<R> 27". I don't know if that means anything to anyone here. Again, thanks.
Well, mine's been motorized and customized, and she barely gets recognized - as a Higgins, that is.
I think it may be a Monark-made JC Higgins from about 1948. But this is little more than an educated guess. If anyone here in this thread can help me out, I'd be truly grateful to know for sure. The first picture is the "Before" pic. The next is the "After". The third is the bottom bracket. The model number is 505 221, and the serial is A0147323. Thanks again to anyone who can help. UPDATE from 10/8/16: I checked out the original crank (I saved all the original parts that I swapped out so, technically, if I ever lose my mind and want to convert it back to original pedal-only bike, aside from the paint I still could do so). On the crank it reads: "560" on one side of the center-section, and on the other side it *looks like* "<R> 27". I don't know if that means anything to anyone here. Again, thanks.
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Update: I think I found confirmation on my guess of the year 1948. I needed the correct year to get this build licensed in Indiana as a "Class B motorized bicycle" so I wanted to be pretty positive on the year. Like I mentioned above, the bike is badged as a JC Higgins, but the "505" model number indicates that it was built for them by Monark. So I started digging for pics of 1948 Monarks. I finally found one on The CABE of an *original owner* 1948 Monark Rocket. And let me tell you, folks, it is a DEAD ringer for how my Higgins originally looked. I even compared the original ring gear, crank, and chain guard (which I swapped out, but kept) and every part of that Monark matches. Even the paint job. All that's different are the badge and name. That's good enough for me. I'm sure I have a 1948.Kinda new to this forum, and will have to write an intro soon. But, first, my bike.
Well, mine's been motorized and customized, and she barely gets recognized - as a Higgins, that is.
I think it may be a Monark-made JC Higgins from about 1948. But this is little more than an educated guess. If anyone here in this thread can help me out, I'd be truly grateful to know for sure. The first picture is the "Before" pic. The next is the "After". The third is the bottom bracket. The model number is 505 221, and the serial is A0147323. Thanks again to anyone who can help. UPDATE from 10/8/16: I checked out the original crank (I saved all the original parts that I swapped out so, technically, if I ever lose my mind and want to convert it back to original pedal-only bike, aside from the paint I still could do so). On the crank it reads: "560" on one side of the center-section, and on the other side it *looks like* "<R> 27". I don't know if that means anything to anyone here. Again, thanks.
http://thecabe.com/forum/threads/1948-monark-rocket-26-1950-girls-schwinn-dx-1-owner-bikes.8858/
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I think that's how it will read. Here in Indy, they wrote up some new motor-vehicle laws regarding motorized vehicles of 49cc and up. And they put a procedure in place to get a "special VIN" for customized vehicles that do not come with a VIN (like bicycles).
Looks identical to mine! right down to the paint!
Nice job cleaning it up!
A.S.BOLTNUT
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Nice bike "kirkpatrick " so glad you used black wall tires ,looks good .
~ Rafael ~
~ Rafael ~
That thing looks great bud! Love the patina on that thing!
What did ya use to give it that shine? Linseed oil?
Yep, and Armorall on the tires.What did ya use to give it that shine? Linseed oil?
Holy crap that's beautiful!
Heres a couple of my Higgins
