Picked up a JC Higgins Colorflow, What do I have?

[kscheel]

I picked up this JC Higgins Colorflow this morning at the flea market. Its very straight and is rust free. Theres only one dent on the front fender and one on the edge of the carrier. The tires are great and the bike rides very nice. The saddle is an original Troxel that is in great shape. I see the original colors were green and light green. I've included pictures of the serial number, can anyone tell me when this bike was made?

It looks to be missing the top front fender brace. Anyone know where I can pick one up? Also the tank relfectors and horn are missing. Does anyone make repop reflectors?

Any thoughts or opinions on this bike?

 

[CRASH]

That's in desperate need of a good paint job, but what a great start for the project! Looks great!

 

[big kountry]

+1 great looking bike paint needs to be done better

 

[kscheel]

Once I get my current project finished I'll probably tackle this bike and start by giving it a bath in paint stripper. I'm thinking this would look nice two-tone, black and candy apple red.

 

[Rustinkerer]

'MOS-P', code for 1950 Murray. Not too shabby! -Adam

 

[kscheel]

So its a 1950 Murray frame?

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

Yep, The JC Higgins (Sears) bikes of that era were built by Murray.

Nice find, let me know if want sell that rear reflector. :wink:

Cheers,
Dr. T

 

[tanksalot]

Just a idea this is what I did with my girls colorflow .. Nice find !
My only regret is I didnt use this as my rat rod build off entry.. :roll:

 

[kscheel]

Thanks for the info on the date on manufacture and the frame make guys.

Tanksalot, I've seen pictures of your bike and I definitely like it. I've actually had a complete JC Higgins skirt guard setup on the shelf waiting for that special build but, now that I have this bike I'll offer those up for sale. I definitely like the color combo on yours. Would you happen to know the paint specs for those colors and if they are available commercially?

 

[62hotrod]

Great looking bikes love the skirt guards and the front fender bat wing lights are a knock out ..........

 

[tanksalot]

The Dark Green paint is very easy to match . My bike has had two Tanks, My first tank was in so so shape so I rebuilt it & painted it the Dark Green. I used Rustoleum Id say its a 99% color match..Then I found the Tank thats on the bike now. The light Green Sea Foam was my prefered color choice for my first tank.The Sea Foam Green is Evil to match to the original color I was trying & came close but when you have other parts with the original paint its a whole different game I even tried a Dupont computer color mix match.I dont know the paint specs But what is nice about your bike you have a blank canvas so you can go with any color combo that you want to. If you use a boys frame You need to keep the girls sprocket & chain guard to make the skirt guards work.( I used a girls sprocket & boys crank arms on mine.)

Thanks for the info on the date on manufacture and the frame make guys.

Tanksalot, I've seen pictures of your bike and I definitely like it. I've actually had a complete JC Higgins skirt guard setup on the shelf waiting for that special build but, now that I have this bike I'll offer those up for sale. I definitely like the color combo on yours. Would you happen to know the paint specs for those colors and if they are available commercially?