1950's(?) Trash Find...

[user 13947]

What kind of bike is this? Not a bad find in the hood...)

 

[dogdart]

It's a Murray , same type frame as Flightliner , but could have been badged as many different

 

[user 13947]

Yes, I think you are right. I thought the serial # started w/ MD, but I think it's "MO", for Murray, Ohio. Did some research on the serial #. I think it's a 1959. Is it even possible to restore this bike? Thanks...

 

[pick]

Yes, I think you are right. I thought the serial # started w/ MD, but I think it's "MO", for Murray, Ohio. Did some research on the serial #. I think it's a 1959. Is it even possible to restore this bike? Thanks...

Anything is possible! Just stock up on PB Blaster, spray everything down that you are taking apart & let it soak. Repeat as necessary.

 

[partsguy]

Almost anything is restorable...its just a matter of how much of your time, money, and space you want to use up on it.

 

[Nickinator]

Its a 59-61 with that light

 

[tnt1]

What does the headbadge have on it

 

[Pappy]

I think its pre '60 cause in '60 they went with a wide horizonal fender stay as a continuation of the chain gaurd...very cool bike though,I'm piecing my '60 Flightliner together now...just bought a tank/bezel assembly from subadrew ...Pappy 8)

 

[rusty1]

that's a real beauty!

 

[Unchained]

Awesome find! Nice and crusty :mrgreen:

Also, sent you a pm about the light.

 

[scott brownsey]

cool seat also

 

[outskirtscustoms]

Tires, a seat, gentle cleaning, and make the light work and call it a done rat. Has an awesome patina. It could be restored but it'd be some work. Not to mention Chrome ain't cheap.