Does anyone recognize this bike?

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Maxvision

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Does anyone have a clue who might have made this bike frame? Don't know if it's from an old bike or a reproduction but I got it cheap and it certainly has board tracker possiblities.

Couldn't find a serial number or manufacture's emblem on the head tube. Perhaps the fender mount on the seat stays might help identify it.

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Maxvision

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That might be worth some money?!
Baird or Jason (26incher) will probably know what it is. ;)
Cha-CHING!!! Wuz my first thought when I saw it...so...had to have it. Nothing else original on it if it is an old frame.

Have you looked for the serial # on the underside of the cranks/bottom bracket? Some companies put it down there.
Yes I did, wuz first place I looked. Didn't scrape paint to see if it had been filled in or filed off but no # there.
 

bairdco

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i think it's a Powerlite BMX cruiser, from around 78-79. they had a brake bridge like that. i dunno if anyone ever made a reproduction.

there's a forum called the BMX museum. someone there could probably tell you for sure.

great score, though. i'd love to have it...
 

Maxvision

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i think it's a Powerlite BMX cruiser, from around 78-79. they had a brake bridge like that. i dunno if anyone ever made a reproduction.

there's a forum called the BMX museum. someone there could probably tell you for sure.

great score, though. i'd love to have it...
Yes, VERY nice score for $50. I'll check out the BMX museum, thx for the tip Baird
 

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Will the engine fit this frame without hitting the lower tube? This bike would look nice with those old school springer forks. Yeah nice score!
 
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Maxvision

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OK, BMX Museum came through. And Baird guessed it right.
It's a 79' Powerlite 3 bar. Seems to be very popular with the guys over at the BMX Museum.

Scotto- I'll keep your offer in mind...

As for if a motor will fit, I haven't checked that out yet.