I went to the local flea market this morning and saw a guy just about to leave with an old bike on his truck so I stopped him and bought the bike for $20. It was this old Murray. It will be my next rat-rod. I have a ratty looking light stashed away that will go on the front fender. I love the rear racks on theses things.
The rear rim is obviously not right so I suppose the whole wheel, hub,rim,and tire has been changed at some point. I hope to find a rim to match the front one. I'm thinking a green paint with cream pinstripes and some patina, to match my Studebaker truck, cream colored rims with green pinstripes and possibly green tires or green wall tires. I think I have a period correct seat in my collection for it also. I'm surprised that there is no hole in the rear of the rack for a reflector?
This heap might not be worth more than the $20 I paid for it, but I love it. The fellow I bought it from said he had a "few more old bikes at home" and took my phone number. He is supposed to call me later today and I will go see what else he has.
The rear rim is obviously not right so I suppose the whole wheel, hub,rim,and tire has been changed at some point. I hope to find a rim to match the front one. I'm thinking a green paint with cream pinstripes and some patina, to match my Studebaker truck, cream colored rims with green pinstripes and possibly green tires or green wall tires. I think I have a period correct seat in my collection for it also. I'm surprised that there is no hole in the rear of the rack for a reflector?
This heap might not be worth more than the $20 I paid for it, but I love it. The fellow I bought it from said he had a "few more old bikes at home" and took my phone number. He is supposed to call me later today and I will go see what else he has.
...great score 
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