Western Flyer Boy's Bike?

[Bazooka Joe]

I was wondering if any of you might know anything about this bike, Can't seem to find any info on it. Serial no. 2H426494
Its a pretty nice bike, just want to know more about it. I can't seem to find any similar bikes on the net that doesn't have a center tube

Thanks in advance for any and all help and info/

 

[Bazooka Joe]

 

[DJ Bill]

Interesting combination of curved and straight fender braces....If I had to guess I'd say it is a Cleveland Welding bike. That isn't original paint, is it?

Cool looking bike. I'd ride it!

 

[Flying Zombie]

Cabe info calls it a '51 if its made by Murray. http://thecabe.com/vbulletin/showth...-project&highlight=western+flyer+strato+flyer

 

[Bazooka Joe]

The paint isn't original, but, I bought it that way. It's too small for me to ride, but my son-in-law has ridden it a few times. he says it rides real nice. The serial number is stamped on the seat post clamp and a Murray is commonly stamped on the bottom bracket. The numbers match the Huffman sequence style, but I can't find a reference that starts with a 2. It makes me believe its a 1952. It has a western flyer head badge. Anybody else seen one of these?

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

Serial #, fork, chainguard and rear triangle looks like a 52 Huffman to me too. Western Flyers were built by several manufacturers. Sweet bike! What size is it?

 

[Flying Zombie]

looks like a 24"

 

[Bazooka Joe]

Correct! it is a 24 inch. Seems pretty rare. Most of them must have been destroyed by their loving owners. I know how it is. I went though a few bikes in my youth also.