Show us your J.C. Higgins Bikes

[The Renaissance Man]

Srry so late is there a build thread for this. Really cleaver reuse of tank and flipped gaurd..

Thanks, here's the build thread:
http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/index.php?threads/wbo-bhuzzard.89099/

 

[pholTmonx]

Thanks, here's the build thread:
http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/index.php?threads/wbo-bhuzzard.89099/

Grrrrr so mutch awsome... there goes my night... thanks trm

 

[Karl von Köln]

Kinda new to this forum, and will have to write an intro soon. But, first, my bike.
Well, mine's been motorized and customized, and she barely gets recognized - as a Higgins, that is.
I think it may be a Monark-made JC Higgins from about 1948. But this is little more than an educated guess. If anyone here in this thread can help me out, I'd be truly grateful to know for sure. The first picture is the "Before" pic. The next is the "After". The third is the bottom bracket. The model number is 505 221, and the serial is A0147323. Thanks again to anyone who can help. UPDATE from 10/8/16: I checked out the original crank (I saved all the original parts that I swapped out so, technically, if I ever lose my mind and want to convert it back to original pedal-only bike, aside from the paint I still could do so). On the crank it reads: "560" on one side of the center-section, and on the other side it *looks like* "<R> 27". I don't know if that means anything to anyone here. Again, thanks.

 

[Karl von Köln]

Kinda new to this forum, and will have to write an intro soon. But, first, my bike.
Well, mine's been motorized and customized, and she barely gets recognized - as a Higgins, that is.
I think it may be a Monark-made JC Higgins from about 1948. But this is little more than an educated guess. If anyone here in this thread can help me out, I'd be truly grateful to know for sure. The first picture is the "Before" pic. The next is the "After". The third is the bottom bracket. The model number is 505 221, and the serial is A0147323. Thanks again to anyone who can help. UPDATE from 10/8/16: I checked out the original crank (I saved all the original parts that I swapped out so, technically, if I ever lose my mind and want to convert it back to original pedal-only bike, aside from the paint I still could do so). On the crank it reads: "560" on one side of the center-section, and on the other side it *looks like* "<R> 27". I don't know if that means anything to anyone here. Again, thanks.

Update: I think I found confirmation on my guess of the year 1948. I needed the correct year to get this build licensed in Indiana as a "Class B motorized bicycle" so I wanted to be pretty positive on the year. Like I mentioned above, the bike is badged as a JC Higgins, but the "505" model number indicates that it was built for them by Monark. So I started digging for pics of 1948 Monarks. I finally found one on The CABE of an *original owner* 1948 Monark Rocket. And let me tell you, folks, it is a DEAD ringer for how my Higgins originally looked. I even compared the original ring gear, crank, and chain guard (which I swapped out, but kept) and every part of that Monark matches. Even the paint job. All that's different are the badge and name. That's good enough for me. I'm sure I have a 1948.
http://thecabe.com/forum/threads/1948-monark-rocket-26-1950-girls-schwinn-dx-1-owner-bikes.8858/

 

[pholTmonx]

Very cool so when you get it titles will it read jc Higgins 1948? Very cool way to complete a project!!

 

[Karl von Köln]

Very cool so when you get it titles will it read jc Higgins 1948? Very cool way to complete a project!!

I think that's how it will read. Here in Indy, they wrote up some new motor-vehicle laws regarding motorized vehicles of 49cc and up. And they put a procedure in place to get a "special VIN" for customized vehicles that do not come with a VIN (like bicycles).

 

[NICK1985]

Got this JC Higgins from fellow member. Not sure of year or model. Probably my build off 9 frame.View attachment 1986View attachment 1987View attachment 1988View attachment 1989View attachment 1990View attachment 1991View attachment 1992
Bottom bracket data :
MOSR
502/26 or 8?
45164

Looks identical to mine! right down to the paint!

 

[kirkpatrick]

Finished my Manifold bike recently, just getting around to the pictures. Really didn't do much but took it apart, regreased everything and added the black tires. Also got the horn working and added the pedals.

 

[CrazyDave]

^that is cool as they come Captain. Nice job cleaning it up!

 

[A.S.BOLTNUT]

Nice bike "kirkpatrick " so glad you used black wall tires ,looks good .

~ Rafael ~

 

[blwnmny]

That thing looks great bud! Love the patina on that thing!

 

[blwnmny]

What did ya use to give it that shine? Linseed oil?

 

[kirkpatrick]

What did ya use to give it that shine? Linseed oil?

Yep, and Armorall on the tires.

 

[johnsj]

Just had this donated to the stable. Came down from Niagra, NY. I Believe it's a J.C. Higgins. Anyone know what year and what model. Thanks?

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[Donethat]

 

[kirkpatrick]

View attachment 39988

Holy crap that's beautiful!

 

[Donethat]

I could not be more happy to get this bike from someone who restored it, & loves JC Higgins. I am glad to be the owner of this great looking bike.....

 

[motorbikermark]

Heres a couple of my Higgins

 

[Scribble]

1965 Space-Liner

And I have a Ratty Color-Flow in the works.

 

[AndyA]

Here's my 1960 Flightliner. Mostly stock except for saddle.