I bought this Western Flyer to be "yard art", got there and looks like this bike will be easily converted to a Rat. I may have to get wheels, but possibly just tubes and tires :wink: From what I've seen is it a late 40's CWC??
New Find....
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Yes it appears to be a post-war CWC bike around 1947. Post up a picture of the serial number on the bottom bracket and it can be decoded. Looks like you need a correct rear fender
Please don't use it as yard art!
Please don't use it as yard art!
Updated CWC Serial #
Definitely not yard art!
I didnt expect this bike to be in this good of shape. I have re-grease the wheels, oiled the chain, added tires and tubes & getting ready to take it for a test run
I'd love to find an original fender!! The serial # on bottom bracket is B71687. Any info is much appreciated!! I'll post another pic here in a few.
CWC SERIAL by WillyBo1, on Flickr
CWC FIRST RIDE by WillyBo1, on Flickr
One more mile just added to her odometer,
WillyB.
Definitely not yard art!
I didnt expect this bike to be in this good of shape. I have re-grease the wheels, oiled the chain, added tires and tubes & getting ready to take it for a test run
I'd love to find an original fender!! The serial # on bottom bracket is B71687. Any info is much appreciated!! I'll post another pic here in a few.
CWC SERIAL by WillyBo1, on Flickr
CWC FIRST RIDE by WillyBo1, on Flickr
One more mile just added to her odometer,
WillyB.
Re: New Find.... w/ New Pics!!
I'd buy any CWC that I could afford. Nice score!'
take the fenders off and Rat it until you find a rear peaked fender with curved braces.
I have a peaked fender, but it is Elgin, does not have the curved braces, else I'd offer it up to you.
love it!
I'd buy any CWC that I could afford. Nice score!'
take the fenders off and Rat it until you find a rear peaked fender with curved braces.
I have a peaked fender, but it is Elgin, does not have the curved braces, else I'd offer it up to you.
love it!
