Prewar Something?

[The Renaissance Man]

Just got this off of Craigslist. I'm not sure yet what it is, but it's old. It was originally red, has a skip tooth chain, drop stand, aluminum fenders, coke bottle grips, and a Persons saddle. The fork was originally chrome and has holes not slots for the axle. The original badge had rivits in a vertical orientation.

Any ideas?

 

[Shackleford]

I have no idea - but sweet chain wheel.

 

[Jpromo]

The frame is an early postwar frame built by Murray. Likely badged JC Higgins--the MOS letter code will date it. Beyond that, it's all parts from an earlier Shelby motobike. Crank, fork, dropstand, wheels, fenders, and saddle are from a '34-35ish Shelby.

I'd guess somebody had a Shelby with a damaged frame and they swapped everything over to the solid frame they had laying around. Find a Shelby motobike frame and swap it all back over!

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

I like it and need several parts off it if you sell! Let me know RM