What have I got here?

[erichitscar]

Hey all! Thanks for taking a moment and checking out this thread!
I just picked this up a few days ago while I was out picking, I thought it may be an old Elgin, but now I'm not so sure... Any help identifying this tetanus shot on wheels will be greatly appreciated!

 

[KJV]

whatever this might be..
sure is, Rat-c@@l.

 

[erichitscar]

Anybody? anybody? :?:

 

[roadmaster]

First guess would be an Elgin or perhaps a Westfield (Columbia). Pre 50's are a bit tricky for me. Cool bike and good luck!

 

[MORTUNDEAD]

How do you people find these???

 

[Rustinkerer]

If the second bar attaches to the seat tube, with a flared joint like this, it's a Westfield/Columbia.

-Adam

 

[erichitscar]

If the second bar attaches to the seat tube, with a flared joint like this, it's a Westfield/Columbia.

-Adam

Thanks for the information! I will have to check out where it joins!

 

[NLCTVWguy]

Looks a lot like a late-30's Hawthorne Flyer. May be originally equipped with a "toolbox tank" and battery, light and horn on the bar crossbrace.

Good luck with it, I think I'd be cleaning it up and painting it black with white accents after a run through the sandblaster.

--Rob

 

[ozzmonaut]

I feel like it is likely westfield columbia. The sprocket definitely looks the part. Closer shots of the frame would help too. Wrong front fender though.

 

[jaysmo]

whatever its is it sure is a cool find and that chain ring is the bees kness my friend...NICE find there... :mrgreen:

 

[ruddigger]

Whoever made it, it's super cool. I love old motobikes. Are those the original wooden 28" wheels, or are they 26"?

 

[twowheelfan]

check the underside of the BB if there are numbers there see if they work here
http://www.vintagecolumbiabikes.com/id79.html
westfield/columbia has been well documented. if they don't then (?)

 

[ruddigger]

Are the headbadge holes vertical or horizontal? It's a balloon tire, so that puts it late 30s.