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RustySprockets

RustySprockets

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Well, I popped my pre-war cherry yesterday when I picked a very nice Western Flyer for $70. Haven't yet researched the numbers, but believe it to be a '41 Huffman-built unit. It's missing the tank, but everything else appears period and present (chain guard, Troxel saddle, ND coaster, Wards Riverside tires, swirl chainring and skip-tooth chain in good condition). Has the fenders, too, and they aren't mauled. Photos to come once camera weather improves.
 
I finally got motivated enuff to haul this thing out into the sunlight. Not the worst $70 I've spent. Is that chain guard standard equipment on WF? I've seen that style before, but not so commonly.

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Just picked up a chain guard like that myself ,not sure if it's a after market ad on
Or what but I love the deco styling too it
Looks like you got lucky with some jeweled
Grips as well , good looking score for a great price ,I'd say you did really well.

~ Rafael ~
 
Yeah, I've got the red jewel but the green one is missing. Needs some better pedal blocks, too. Not in any rush, though--I've got other projects to finish before I tackle this one.
 
Hey RS, I picked up a WF of similar vintage awhile back as well. I haven't pinned down a date either, but it's the first time I've come across the fork style which both bikes share. This pic is as mine arrived for comparison.
 
late for dinner said:
Hey RS, I picked up a WF of similar vintage awhile back as well. I haven't pinned down a date either, but it's the first time I've come across the fork style which both bikes share. This pic is as mine arrived for comparison.
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Very similar, apart from the guard and chain ring. No evidence mine ever had truss rods, and they hold little appeal to me, regardless.

I read somewhere that the '39 had a straight downtube, the '40 had a welded-on kickstand, and the '41 and beyond had a bolt-on. Mine has a bolt-on, along with a few pre-war hallmarks, so I'm sticking with '41-'42 until proven otherwise.
 
thats what my 41 looks like and it had a drop stand but they put the buddy seat on it and added a bolt on kickstand.
 

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