Sportcrest Qualifier ? bike

[csmrol]

http://s1284.beta.photobucket.com/user/csmrol/library/
any help in ID'G this bike would be appreciated. I think it was made by Murray, Sportcrest on the front emblem, 3 spd stick shift,red line tires, 24 on back,20 in front, chainguard is rusted but I can make out" Qualifier 8(?) 24+ 20, can't make it out too good , see above address for picture, thanks

 

[ratina]

Definitely Murray built

 

[csmrol]

Serial number
M853ZOX71283661

 

[kngtmat]

I believe the last time I heard of Sportcrest was a bike sold at the May department store made for them by many companies including Murray's like yours.

 

[333]

qualifier 3-24 similar to murray eliminator, possibly the M in ser # stands for may dept stores

 

[333]

forgot to say how nice that bike is! great find

 

[heartlandcruisers]

looks very similar to Murray eliminator so im gonna guess Murray built.
its a cool bike sweet find

 

[Outlaw90]

i had one and it was a 68 built by Murray

 

[Murray-Eliminator]

Yes Murray Eliminator badged for sports crest.