40' Elgin

[Cantilevers and Crossbars]

I believe this to be a 40' Elgin. If someone can tell me the model and or, what is missing. The kickstand is not original, perhaps someone can tell me what else is not original. Thanks Guy's. [/URL[URL=http://s1288.photobucket.com/user/BIGver2point0/media/IMG_6390_zps8425c606.jpg.html] [/URL[URL=http://s1288.photobucket.com/user/BIGver2point0/media/IMG_6392_zps8fd297e3.jpg.html] [/URL[URL=http://s1288.photobucket.com/user/BIGver2point0/media/IMG_6389_zps6c973cb6.jpg.html]

 

[tanksalot]

Nice bike, Im only posting this list because you asked.
What is not correct is .. The stand ,the pedals, the grips, the seat ,the tires,& maybe the bars & stem ?? Im not sure on the bars & stem though ..
But its still a great bike.. :mrgreen:

 

[Cantilevers and Crossbars]

Thanks for the reply. I too thought those items you mentioned were not original. I'm not sure if it had lights or rack, horn etc. Looks like empty switch or button holes in the tank. My plan is to adjust and lube everything and let my wife ride it. I couldn't not buy it for a $100 bucks.

 

[tanksalot]

What your missing on this bike are the relatively easy to get parts & they will show up over time , Thats the good news.
The better news is you have the important pieces & for $100 Id buy that bike all day long ..

 

[The Black Monark]

Interesting that the ridged fenders go under the fork, only the second time I've seen these fends.
Missing a very hard to find light bar and lights.
The hub should have a letter and symbol stamped into the shell on the brake arm side...what is it?

add: bars and stem are not correct for this bike, and it originally had a carrier with a light.
Front wheel appears to be a replacement.

 

[The Black Monark]

 

[Nightrider]

Nice bike for 100. I might have some period correct (torrington) pedals with patina. $5 plus shipping and thier yours (if I can find them).
LMK, Great find though, my wife would love that one also.
ohnny

 

[tanksalot]

I was wondering why the head shroud didnt say Elgin on the front ..I should have caught that ..

 

[Cantilevers and Crossbars]

Thanks for the information. Now it's time to clean, inspect then see what I can find for it. I'm certainly glad to have found this forum.

 

[Cantilevers and Crossbars]

Nice bike for 100. I might have some period correct (torrington) pedals with patina. $5 plus shipping and thier yours (if I can find them).
LMK, Great find though, my wife would love that one also.
ohnny

If you do find the pedals, PM me. Thanks.

 

[Cantilevers and Crossbars]

If these items were for sale what could I expect to pay for them?

 

[The Black Monark]

If these items were for sale what could I expect to pay for them?

These parts go to an Elgin Miss America that I've had for a long time. The headlights are NOS.
I don't know what a current value is but my guess: "a lot".
Trouble is the light bar and lights also fit Twin Bar, so that brings the demand up, may be why yours are missing...?
Front wheel might have had a Floating Hub, maybe that's the reason it was switched too.
btw: your bike was made by Westfield for Sears (Elgin).

 

[Rockit!]

They pop up on Ebay every now and then. They usually go for somewhere in the neighborhood of $350. (the lights and crossbar)