Originally Posted by
zandoval
Getting a family heirloom operational is a worth while endeavor. Finding details of its manufacture and true age is not that important for a family treasure. Looking forward to some pics when ya can post, and welcome to the forum...
Exactly this. Its not like you go to the parts store and say: "I have a 1965 Western Flyer trike and I need pedals for it." Western Flyer was a discount store bike sold at Western Auto stores back in the day. Western Auto will not have parts for it and they did not manufacture the bike. (in. fact, Western Auto is gone now anyway). "
Western Auto had several companies manufacture bicycles including Shelby, Cleveland Welding (AMF/Roadmaster)
, Huffy, Murray and more." The thing about store branded bikes, they were not attached to any single factory. So they could bid out their production and shift from company to company.
Back in the bike boom (late 1960s to 1970s), many department stores, gas stations, auto supply shops, etc., had their own brand of bikes.
Western Auto was sold a few times and eventually was gone.
Head to a local bike shop if you have any questions about various parts. It can take a while to find a shop that understands older bikes. Once you find one, reward them with your business.