Wondering what kind of bike this is?

[FrankR]

I picked this up at a local swap meet. I know I have seen this style before but after looking through tons of google images, I could not locate anything similar. Can anyone identify the make/model and maybe tell me what the original color scheme might have been? Does anyone know if it had a B&S or Tecumseh?

 

[cheezy1]

Bird
http://www.oldminibikes.com/forum/what/90971-swap-meet-fresh.html

 

[Outlaw Ace]

Bird Thunderbird actually, the white tank was spray bombed black. Nighthawks had black tanks, Thunderbirds had white ones.

 

[cheezy1]

Bird Thunderbird actually, the white tank was spray bombed black. Nighthawks had black tanks, Thunderbirds had white ones.

I just connected the link so he can check it out. :thumbsup:

 

[WrenchDad]

It is a Bird But whether it is a night hawk or Thunder bird is determined by the Handle bars The tanks and seats varied (and spring forks) by the model year. The model difference was the bars. And I believe his wheel is on back wards I'm not aware of either model using a jack shaft.

This is an early model Thunderbird. original