need id help on prewar skiptooth

[Metal Militia]

hello. i just picked this up and was hoping someone could help with an id and build year. i haven't found a serial # yet under the housepaint. you can see the original pinstriping on the fenders, and arrows on the downtube and seattubes under the paint. it was advertised as a western flyer, but my guess is an elgin. it has a ridge down the center of the fenders. front fender is installed over the the fork crown. finned rear hub w/ sears looking sprocket. wishbones behind the bottome bracket and down the seatstays. mesinger saddle. columbia grips. thanks for any help.

 

[user 135]

It is a Elgin. Late 30's -early 40's. That is all I know. I have a frame just like it. Check the joint on top of the bottom bracket. Mine cracked around that area.

 

[Boardtrack fan]

My guess is a late 30s Elgin. The 38 catalog does not show your exact model but, does show other models with that front fender. Great find. I just picked up my first Elgin with that frame style. I really like the curved seat tube.

 

[Jay Moore]

just a rock and roll clown ga ga ya. do any thing for dethklok

 

[Metal Militia]

thanks for the help. haven't been able to get into the bike yet, it's been cold and rainy here, supposed to be nice tomorrow. i think this may be the bike:
http://www.nostalgic.net/bicycle545.htm

 

[JoeyMac]

Is it just me or do those wheels look too small for that frame?

 

[user 135]

Is it just me or do those wheels look too small for that frame?

I bet if the tires are inflated it would make a difference. Also the tires maybe middleweights instead of balloon

 

[Metal Militia]

they need to be inflated. i think the rear is original, the front does not match. i plan to do some work on it tomorrow and then i'll know for sure.

 

[JoeyMac]

Cool. It's a great looking bike either way - I didnt mention that before.

 

[Unchained]

Awesome looking bike!The lines are killer!

 

[Metal Militia]

thanks for all the help. the tires are 26 x 2.125. i didn't see a crack on the bb, but there is alot of paint on it. i did some adjustments to take it for a ride, and it's a beast. should be a fun project.

 

[Rustinkerer]

The chainguard is either aftermarket, or from a Monark Rocket. Looks good on there though! The rest is all 38-41 Murray built Elgin. ~Adam