195? Ladies Roadmaster

['48 Hawthorne]

Thanks to HotRodRob for this rusty and crusty beauty. The girlfriend wanted a rat, she's gonna get a rat. It came with a crazy old baby seat too. Might have to pillage it and make a transporter for a case of beer. Serial number starts with A3 or A8.

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

I really need a fork for this bike. The original fell victim to the hacksaw during the tear down, as it was rusted solid to the stem. It's going to be a Christmas present for my girlfriend once it's done. Thanks,

Jordan

 

[scrumblero]

Re: 194? Ladies Roadmaster

Cool! is she gonna go for the rust or are you gonna pretty it up? :roll:

 

[rms37]

Re: 194? Ladies Roadmaster

The rear dropouts on this bike date it to 1950-1953 with a little wiggle room at either end. To date it more closely you need to see if the serial number is followed by Cw, ACw, 52Cw, 53Cw, or 54Cw.

 

['48 Hawthorne]

Re: 194? Ladies Roadmaster

I just went by the tension screws and the solid seat post on it. The gf wants it prettied up a bit.

 

['48 Hawthorne]

I really need a fork for this bike. It's going to be a Christmas present for my girlfriend when completed. The original fork fell victim to the hacksaw during the tear down. It was rusted solid to the stem. Thanks, Jordan.

 

[hotfoot]

Those baby seats make great racks, strong enough that they won't collapse under a case too!

 

['48 Hawthorne]

The baby seat will be a beer case holder for sure! Lol.