I bought this bike about a year ago at an auction. It has a mismatched set of wheels. Yesterday when taking limbs to the city dump I found a matched set of wheels for it so decided it was time to start working on it.
The reason for the name, my parents ran a Wards catalog store for awhile and Dad always called them Monkey Wards.
I could use some help with dating this if possible. Here is the serial number on the bottom bracket.
I have looked at several on the internet but don't find any that have this type of pinch bolt for the seat.
The handle bar stem is being stubborn but I am making progress on it. When I took the headbadge off it looks like it was originally a dark maroon. It has been repainted at some time but the paint is really poor. Should I leave it or repaint it?
Have Fun
Marty
The reason for the name, my parents ran a Wards catalog store for awhile and Dad always called them Monkey Wards.
I could use some help with dating this if possible. Here is the serial number on the bottom bracket.
I have looked at several on the internet but don't find any that have this type of pinch bolt for the seat.
The handle bar stem is being stubborn but I am making progress on it. When I took the headbadge off it looks like it was originally a dark maroon. It has been repainted at some time but the paint is really poor. Should I leave it or repaint it?
Have Fun
Marty