NAME THAT FRAME! - serial #s added

[Rat Rod]

Yes folks....it's that time again...and I'm your host...Rat Rod Martindale. :lol:

I have no idea what these twin bar frames are...would appreciate any help you might give.

FRAME 1

FRAME 2

FRAME 3

FRAME 4

 

[karfer67]

Re: NAME THAT FRAME!

the blue frame is a jc higgins the same frame i built "the higgins" with. and if you ever want to sell it let me know. ther others i dont know

 

[2manybikes]

Re: NAME THAT FRAME!

Frame 3 looks like a 50s Monark Super Deluxe.
What do I win Wink urr I mean Rat

 

[Rat Rod]

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Wondering if this weld on Frame 4 is original and supposed to look this way?

 

[Markm]

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3 and 4 both kinda look like monarks...any signs of a badge under the BB?

 

[karfer67]

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sort of looks ummmm "adapted" dosen't it?

 

[Rat Rod]

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I'll check for signs of badges.

The only thing about the weld on frame 4 is that the paint all looks consistent...but it is all really weathered though.

 

[Boardtrack fan]

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I think frame 1 is a Evans.

 

[Crassly]

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In photo number one, the two bikes from the top are Monarks. They have the single tube going from the seat post to the seat stays and a single (flatened) tube from the crank housing to the chain stays. One is a Rocket and the other a Super Cruiser or Deluxe.

 

[TheFlyingDingo]

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I think frame 1 is a Evans.

As far as i have noticed, columbia had that kickstand thing going on...

 

[Rat Rod]

Re: NAME THAT FRAME!

FRAME #4 SERIAL NUMBER

FRAME #3 SERIAL NUMBER

FRAME #2 SERIAL NUMBER

FRAME #1 SERIAL NUMBER

 

[Markm]

well this is on my Monark

 

[Markm]

model 3306... Rocket

 

[Rat Rod]

Re: NAME THAT FRAME!

In photo number one, the two bikes from the top are Monarks. They have the single tube going from the seat post to the seat stays and a single (flatened) tube from the crank housing to the chain stays. One is a Rocket and the other a Super Cruiser or Deluxe.

Dang Gordon...you're good. :wink:

Which one is the Rocket and which is the Super Cruiser or Deluxe?

 

[Markm]

Id guess #4...My Serial # A0306614 Model# 3306 :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

 

[Rat Rod]

So how old is it?

 

[Markm]

Thats where it gets tricky....mid 50's..?

 

[Crassly]

First photo, first bike from the top is the Rocket. Very similar top tube configuration to a Schwinn DX. Next one is the Monark Super Cruiser or Deluxe, which resembles the Schwinn cantilever frame like a Phantom.

 

[Markm]

Rocket

 

[Crassly]

All the frames look like balloon tire to me, so they are theorecticly 1954 or older. None appear to be prewar, so they are no older than 1946. So, somewhere between 1946 and 1954.