Unknown Vintage Bicycle - Please Help Identify

[normantrader]

Hi,

I found this old bicycle frame at a flea market. Could anyone help me identify it? The serial number is "L489."

Thanks,
Eddie

 

[Spiderweb]

Looks like an old Schwinn cruiser frame, possibly a Stingray.

 

[normantrader]

I have never seen a Schwinn with a rear drop out that looks like this one.

Thanks,
Eddie

 

[FrankCrank]

Can't help with identifying, but would question if it's usable with that amount of rust. The closeup of the dropout looks particularly nasty. What are your plans for it?

 

[normantrader]

I might sell it, if I can figure out what it is.

 

[Drago]

Schwinn seems likely, although the fork crown seems a little atypical for them. In that state id be seriously concerned about whether its fit to ever be used again.

 

[weareHKR]

Wow, get it cleaned up, perhaps blasted? whatever you do keep it...

 

[T4tomo]

Its well beyond the t-cut and an oily rag stage. too much rust around vital structural bits to be safe to ride.

stripped /dipped and painted and hung on a wall.

 

[Deleted member 26715]

Bearing in mind I know nothing it doesn't strike me as a Schwinn but https://luxlow.com/products-page/lux-low-cruiser-frame-shop/ has some similar shaped frames maybe contact them to see if they can shad any light.

 

[Cycleops]

Could have come from a number of manufacturers. If anyone can tell us what it is it’ll be @Gravity Aided

 

[mickle]

Ask around at Ratrodbikes.com If anyone knows, someone there will know.

They'll also advise you to stick some wheels in it and ride it.

 

[classic33]

What's the mark(s)/number on the pedal dust cap?

 

[Gravity Aided]

It appears, by the fork and rear drop out , to be something along the lines of a Murray or Columbia Cruiser, although it could have been given the imprint of any of a host of stores, mainly hardware and department stores. The color is reminiscent of one used by Coast-to-Coast Stores on their Coast King brand of bicycles. Here;s a Murray from a sales page, for example;

 

[Drago]

I knew our man in the land of steak for breakfast would have some info

 

[normantrader]

Thanks to everyone who replied!

The rear drop out on my bike still has me stumped. It does not look like the rear drop out on any Murrays, Columbias, or Coast Kings that I have seen.

Thanks Again,
Eddie