What brand/year old mens skiptooth

[dragn91]

Only bought this cause i liked the stewart warner speedo and the cool chain guard. Anyone know the make? Missing the headbadge it skiptooth and has a very thin seat. post came with the girls bike im probally going to rob the wheels from for another bike.

 

[kirkpatrick]

Murray built, think that's a J.C. Higgins chainguard, could be wrong. Girls is a Monark Rocket.

 

[RustySprockets]

Murray Mercury, no? Was that chain guard used on anything else? It's distinctive. I'd estimate late '30s-early '40s. Maybe a Mesinger saddle like this one?

Killer speedo! Does it work? I see the cable is disconnected.

 

[The Black Monark]

this one's a Persons saddle

 

[dragn91]

The fabric actually came off the seat pan on the truck ride home no clue where it went. I dont remember it haveing a badge or anything on the back tho im not sure if the speedo works or not yet i just got off work now ill probally go mess with it for a bit. Think i might sell or trade it off after i steal the speedo i hate to get rid of prewar mens bikes but i have to much stuff. Anyone know a fair price seems like the wheels and all will be useable just a little crusty.

 

[RustySprockets]

Nothing wrong with those wheels, as far as I can see. Is there a ghost outline where the headbadge once sat? I think the original may have looked something like this...

I'd probably expect about $150 for a bike that age in that shape, but ask a little more and then "discount" to the price you secretly want. Most enthusiasts won't provide an estimate because prices vary depending on location. Elkton, however, is in my backyard.

 

[The Black Monark]

Take a look at the rear fork ends, they put this frame in a narrow window just after WWII. I think 1946ish, but Murray/JC Higgins folks would know for sure.
Do a little digging here and on The Cabe and you'll find some info.

 

[dlf58]

chain guard looks ALOT like the one I need for a 1939 Mercury Pacemaker. Picture looks nearly identical. David. ps If is a 26'' bike i would sure like to talk about the chain guard.

 

[dragn91]

Just buy the whole bike so i dont end up keeping it. Thanks for all the info i put it up in the for sale section cause i have to many and need to thin them down but i still wanted to know what it was. Ill look for the gost outline of the headbadge when i get home.